Ahead of their upcoming live album, Nordic metal troop Týr have debuted the new video, "Hold The Heathen Hammer High". The video comes from the band's famed performance with the Symphony Orchestra of the Faroe Islands, filmed on February 8, 2020, at the Nordic House in Tórshavn, Faroes Islands, and compliments Týr's shimmering, infectious sound in a crystal-clear live setting.
"The lyrics of 'Hold The Heathen Hammer High' are about upholding the old Northern ways, but in a modern fashion, not religiously but culturally," explains Týr founder, guitarist and vocalist Heri Joensen. "The original video was very anti-Christian, although that was never the main message of the song. This new symphonic live version, with the symphony orchestra Holding the Heathen Hammer High with us, will bring out the modern heathen in us all!"
The live album, A Night At The Nordic House (With The Symphony Orchestra Of The Faroe Islands), will be available in multiple limited-edition vinyl variants, including 2 LP (gatefold, with insert, poster, digital download), a 2 CD/DVD digi-book with 12-page booklet, and everywhere digital music is sold on March 18.
"Working with the Symphony Orchestra was without a doubt one of the highlights of our careers," admits vocalist Heri Joensen. "The feeling of sheer sophisticated power behind us was extraordinarily uplifting. We were awed by how well the songs worked in a symphonic setting. 'By The Sword In My Hand', for example, seems to take on a new life. It is based on a Nordic traditional melody, and the lyrics are about Sigmundur Brestisson, Faroese Viking chieftain who, on behalf of the king Olaf of Norway, forcibly Christianized the Faroes. We are very excited to finally release a live DVD, CD and LP, and even with the incredible new artwork by Gyula Havancsák, that excellently captures the epic atmosphere of the event. In other news, our team is working on tours, festivals and shows, so please stay tuned and patient. We hope to see you all soon!"
Vinyl variants / pre-orders available at metalblade.com:
European Variants:
180g Black
Crimson Red Marbled (limited 300)
Twilight Blue Marbled (limited 200)
Olive Green Marbled (limited 200)
US Variant:
Ochre Brown Marbled
Band Exclusive:
Bright Red Marbled (limited to 200)
Tracklisting:
“Hel’s Prelude”
“Gates Of Hel”
“Grindavísan”
“Sunset Shore”
“Ragnars Kvæði”
“Gavotte From Suite In G Minor”
“Blood Of Heroes”
“Ramund Hin Unge”
“Hold The Heathen Hammer High”
“The Lay Of Thrym”
“Tróndur í Gøtu”
“Mare Of My Night”
“Turið Torkilsdóttir”
“Fire And Flame”
“Torkils Døtur”
“Ormurin Langi”
“By The Sword In My Hand”
“Álvur Kongur”
“By The Sword In My Hand”:
