Album: Eric the Red by Týr (2006)
Genre: Folk Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Napalm Records
Format: Album

Description: Eric the Red is the second full-length album by the Faroese Viking folk metal band Týr. It was released on 27 June 2003 by Tutl.
The album is trilingual with Faroese and English as the predominant languages.
The album was re-released on 24 March 2006 by Napalm Records with a new cover artwork and two additional tracks originally from a demo released in 2000.

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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Eric the Red is the second full-length album by the Faroese Viking folk metal band Týr. It was released on 27 June 2003 by Tutl.
The album is trilingual with Faroese and English as the predominant languages.
The album was re-released on 24 March 2006 by Napalm Records with a new cover artwork and two additional tracks originally from a demo released in 2000.

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