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(1995 – present)

Thyrfing’s musical evolution and progression, keeping their roots in mind, have given the band a wide amount of fans all over the world. Thyrfing play their Metal with a northern touch alongside their folk and symphonic influences, and they are counted among the finest of their genre.

Formed in 1995, after two demo-tapes they were picked up by Hammerheart Records in 1997. Their first self-titled album, produced by Tomas Skogsberg at the well-known Sunlight Studio, was released in March 1998.

In 1999, they released “Valdr Galga”, recorded at Abyss Studio, produced by Tommy Tägtgren.

Thyrfing played at Dynamo Open Air, followed by a three-week tour with Six Feet Under, Vader, Enslaved, Cryptopsy and Nile. For this tour Hammerheart released Thyrfing’s two demos on a limited CD called “Hednaland”.

“Urkraft” was released in August 2000. The year also held two mini-tours with Primordial and Shadowbreed through The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

In 2001, “Vansinnesvisor” (Songs of Madness) was recorded at Dug-Out Studios, with Daniel Bergstrand, and released in July 2002. To support the album, Thyrfing played two support gigs (for Freedom Call and Dismember) in Stockholm during the winter, and did a small headliner tour in Benelux with Cruachan and Shadowbreed.

The year of 2003 followed with further live promotion such as the Generation Armageddon Festivals (including Ancient Rites, Septic Flesh, Primordial, Blood Red Throne & Skyfire), a 12-day European tour throughout Europe and performances on the main festival-stages of 2000 Decibel in Sweden and Wacken Open Air in Germany.

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1	From Wilderness Came Death	118
2	Home Again	117
3	Vargavinter	105
4	Sweoland Conqueror	97
5	A Moment in Valhalla	96
6	The Slumber of Yesteryears	94
7	Askans Rike	93
8	Valdr Galga	91
9	Arising	89
10	Firever	86
10	Mjölner	86
12	Ways of a Parasite	83
13	Hednaland	81
13	Höst	81
15	Draugs Harg	76

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moonsorrow1992 wrote:
Wednesday morning

not sure if Vansinnesvisor is a folk metal album, the folk elements/melodies aren't that predominant in it !

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DARKZSOU7 wrote:
12 days ago

These guys have some amazing viking metal albums

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usal_bolgar wrote:
16 days ago

Greatest viking band ever!

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Matheuscorin wrote:
last month

A moment in valhalla :D

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robboelrobbo wrote:
last month

No, trust what they say. Vannsinnesvisor is probably THE best folk metal album to date. Even better than Verisakeet.

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Tobbessen wrote:
last month

...man, Moonsorrow play very high quality music. Now I read that Thyrfing are "much" better than moonsorrow. Come on. I do not think it is possible to guch much further than what moonsorrow did. Although I have to say, I have listened to Thyrfing for the first time today. But I first thought a classic COB cd hits in

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Heyhooletsgo wrote:
December 2011

Every single song is damnn masterpiece I adore this band since elementary

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moonsorrow1992 wrote:
December 2011

yeah! it's time for a new album!

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entity0999 wrote:
November 2011

Last album release was 3 years ago and there's been barely any news on their website for a while. Are these guys still active? D:

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MetalAlex wrote:
November 2011

I think Thryfing are good at creating really diverse sound and production. Valdr Galga has happy battle and adventurous feeling, like "let's get drunk and raid this town!". Vansinnesvisor - mad, furious and raw, it has "berserker" sound. Hels Vite - atmospheric and evil, like a journey to some dark world. It's ok to compare Moonsorrow and Thyrfing like i did because they both have journey, battle and epic mood in their music. And both band have obvious Bathory influences.

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Liag247 wrote:
November 2011

@MetalAlex I don't really think you can compare them like that. Thyrfing are very good at writing awesome rather forward viking metal, even when they write longer songs (Hels Vite). Moonsorrow's epics take you on a journey to Finland a thousand years ago. I would never really call Thyrfing "epic". I am more specifically talking about Moonsorrow's efforts since Verisäkeet onward, by the way. Their earlier albums are more standard, if very good, folk metal.

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piterxpippin wrote:
November 2011

I listen to their first demo now. Lo-fi version. It's awesome.

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MetalAlex wrote:
November 2011

Thyrfing are much better than Moonsorrow. Much more diverse and don't make songs unnecessary long. And much more epic. I like Moonsorrow too.

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LadyIks wrote:
November 2011

epic!

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Mal0ney wrote:
November 2011

Pretty sure he's just being retarded. I mean, Thyrfing are amazing, but they could never do something as epic as Hävitetty (which Thomas was even part of). [2]

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HyRRa wrote:
October 2011

Moody and melodic metal with a progressive flow and harsh vocals. Melancholy with cutting edge - Nodding Sky from Finland: http://www.last.fm/music/Nodding+Sky

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mr-andrewww wrote:
October 2011

just what i wanted to listen!! Epic in every accord!

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Liag247 wrote:
October 2011

@Kamaru-chan Pretty sure he's just being retarded. I mean, Thyrfing are amazing, but they could never do something as epic as Hävitetty (which Thomas was even part of).

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Kamaru-chan wrote:
October 2011

@Robo-thor... what is wrong with Moonsorrow? o_O

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toshyde wrote:
October 2011

Amazing!!!!!!

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