By the Light of the Northern Star
Týr · 2009
47 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · folk metal
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with progressive melodies, steeped in Norse mythology and cultural lore.
By the Light of the Northern Star is an album by Týr, released in 2009. Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with progressive melodies, steeped in Norse mythology and cultural lore. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does By the Light of the Northern Star sound like?
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with progressive melodies, steeped in Norse mythology and cultural lore. Rooted in progressive metal and folk metal.
How many songs are on By the Light of the Northern Star?
By the Light of the Northern Star has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Hold the Heathen Hammer High Standout 4:49
- 2 Tróndur í Gøtu Standout 4:02
- 3 Into the Storm 5:05
- 4 Northern Gate 4:45
- 5 Turið Torkilsdóttir 4:19
- 6 By the Sword in My Hand Standout 4:49
- 7 Ride 5:00
- 8 Hear the Heathen Call 4:41
- 9 By the Light of the Northern Star 6:00
- 10 The Northern Lights 1:48
- 11 Anthem 1:36
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
Faroe Islands
Runtime
47 min 0 sec
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