Album: How Far to Asgaard by Týr (2008)
Genre: Folk Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Napalm Records
Format: Album

Description: How Far to Asgaard is the first full-length album by the Faroese folk / Viking metal band Týr. It was released in January 2002 by Tutl.
The album was re-released on 2 October 2008 by Napalm Records with a new cover artwork and two additional tracks originally from the single Ólavur Riddararós released in 2002. In the re-released version, the poem "Nornagest Ríma"is used as a bonus track after the song "Stýrisvølurin", instead of "How Far to Asgaard". "Stýrisvølurin" ends at 6:42, and is followed by 2 minutes, 52 seconds of silence, until "Nornagest Ríma" starts at 9:34.

Artist Background: Týr is a folk metal band from the Faroe Islands. Their subject matter revolves almost entirely around old Nordic lore, mythology, and history, taking their name from the Norse god of law and justice. They signed a worldwide deal with Austria's Napalm Records in early 2006, while signed to the Faroese record label Tutl. In September of 2012, they signed a three album deal with Metal Blade Records. Part of the Tórshavn, Faroe Islands music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Tórshavn, Faroe Islands music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Folk Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Napalm Records

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How Far to Asgaard is the first full-length album by the Faroese folk / Viking metal band Týr. It was released in January 2002 by Tutl.
The album was re-released on 2 October 2008 by Napalm Records with a new cover artwork and two additional tracks originally from the single Ólavur Riddararós released in 2002. In the re-released version, the poem "Nornagest Ríma"is used as a bonus track after the song "Stýrisvølurin", instead of "How Far to Asgaard". "Stýrisvølurin" ends at 6:42, and is followed by 2 minutes, 52 seconds of silence, until "Nornagest Ríma" starts at 9:34.

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