| Tır (Fro) |
| Genre(s) |
| Progressive/Folk Metal |
| Lyrical theme(s) |
| Norse mythology, Paganism, Faroese/Nordic lore |
| Origin |
Formed in |
Current label |
Status |
|
Faroe Islands
(Runavík) |
1998 |
Napalm Records |
Active |
| Current line-up |
Heri Joensen - Vocals, guitar (1998-)
Terji Skibenæs - Guitar (2001-)
Gunnar H. Thomsen - Bass (1998-)
Kári Streymoy - Drums (1998-) | | Former/past member(s) |
Vocals:
Pól Arni Holm (1998-2002)
Allan Streymoy (on "Ólavur Riddararós" single)
Guitar:
Jón Joensen (1998-2000, also Backing Vocals)
Ottó P. Arnarson (2004) |
| Additional notes |
The band Tır was formed in January 1998 by Faroe Islanders living in Copenhagen (at the time). Tır had their Faroese breakthrough in April 2001 when they participated in the bi-annual 'Prix Føroyar' contest. The live version of the song "Ormurin Langi" as performed at the contest was featured on the "Prix Føroyar 2001" compilation CD. The song became the greatest Faroese hit ever in the Faroes. Early 2002, the same song hit bigtime in Iceland and paved the way for Tır's popularity there.
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| Skyklad | November 11th, 2003 |
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