Thyrfing
Thyrfing is a viking metal band from Sweden. The band is named after the ro… Read Full Bio ↴Thyrfing is a viking metal band from Sweden. The band is named after the royal sword Tyrfing from Norse mythology.
Thyrfing was formed in 1995 by Patrik Lindgren (guitar), Jocke Kristensson (drums), Peter Löf (keyboard) and Kimmy Sjölund (bass guitar). From the beginning, the band was meant to be a side project, as Patrik and Jocke put their main focus into their other band, Pantheon (not to be confused with the American National Socialist black metal band of the same name). Northern mythology and the Viking age was an interest of all the members, so the lyrics and the concept was focused upon this subject. The music was rather primitive and built upon slow pounding drums, heavy guitars and medieval synth-melodies. After two demo tapes that gained a lot of positive response in the underground scene, Thyrfing signed to the Dutch record label Hammerheart Records in 1997.
In Stockholm's Sunlight Studio in , their debut album was recorded, showing a much more varied songwriting. The album was then released in March 1998. For their second album, this time recorded in the Abyss Studios, their music took on a more symphonic approach, still keeping with the roots from the older material. For future live performances, Henke Svegsjö from Winds was recruited on guitar. He was regarded as a good choice, and nowadays he is considered a full-member of the band. Once again with Tommy Tägtgren, Urkraft was recorded and released in August 2000. During that same year, the band also held two mini-tours with Primordial and Shadowbreed throughout The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
In the autumn of 2001, the band entered Dug-Out Studio with well-known producer Daniel Bergstrand to record the most diverse and mature Thyrfing-album to date, Vansinnesvisor (English: Songs of Madness). The album was released in July the following year, masterly-packaged by Niklas Sundin, and was considered a big step forward for the band. With more experimental vocals, distinct and focused songs, odd instruments such as keyed fiddle and home-made percussion, and with a majority of Swedish lyrics, the band won new fans and rooted their position within the genre.
To support the album, Thyrfing played two support gigs during the winter (for Freedom Call and Dismember) in Stockholm, and did a small headliner tour in Benelux with Cruachan and Shadowbreed.
2003 followed with further live-promotion, such as the Generation Armageddon Festivals (including Ancient Rites, Septic Flesh, Primordial, Blood Red Throne and 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.
Thyrfing entered EMI studios on April 18, 2005 to record their new album, Farsotstider ("Times of Plague"), which was released on November 21, 2005.
The band played their first US show in January 2006 alongside Moonsorrow and Primordial at the Heathen Crusade metalfest in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
On March 13, 2007, the band posted a message on the official Thyrfing-site declaring that Thomas Väänänen (vocals) and Henrik Svegsjö (guitars) had decided to leave the band due to lack of motivation. Instead of Thomas, founder and ex-vocalist of Naglfar, Jens Rydén, is currently handling the vocals. The band also decided to continue with one guitarist.
Thyrfing was formed in 1995 by Patrik Lindgren (guitar), Jocke Kristensson (drums), Peter Löf (keyboard) and Kimmy Sjölund (bass guitar). From the beginning, the band was meant to be a side project, as Patrik and Jocke put their main focus into their other band, Pantheon (not to be confused with the American National Socialist black metal band of the same name). Northern mythology and the Viking age was an interest of all the members, so the lyrics and the concept was focused upon this subject. The music was rather primitive and built upon slow pounding drums, heavy guitars and medieval synth-melodies. After two demo tapes that gained a lot of positive response in the underground scene, Thyrfing signed to the Dutch record label Hammerheart Records in 1997.
In Stockholm's Sunlight Studio in , their debut album was recorded, showing a much more varied songwriting. The album was then released in March 1998. For their second album, this time recorded in the Abyss Studios, their music took on a more symphonic approach, still keeping with the roots from the older material. For future live performances, Henke Svegsjö from Winds was recruited on guitar. He was regarded as a good choice, and nowadays he is considered a full-member of the band. Once again with Tommy Tägtgren, Urkraft was recorded and released in August 2000. During that same year, the band also held two mini-tours with Primordial and Shadowbreed throughout The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
In the autumn of 2001, the band entered Dug-Out Studio with well-known producer Daniel Bergstrand to record the most diverse and mature Thyrfing-album to date, Vansinnesvisor (English: Songs of Madness). The album was released in July the following year, masterly-packaged by Niklas Sundin, and was considered a big step forward for the band. With more experimental vocals, distinct and focused songs, odd instruments such as keyed fiddle and home-made percussion, and with a majority of Swedish lyrics, the band won new fans and rooted their position within the genre.
To support the album, Thyrfing played two support gigs during the winter (for Freedom Call and Dismember) in Stockholm, and did a small headliner tour in Benelux with Cruachan and Shadowbreed.
2003 followed with further live-promotion, such as the Generation Armageddon Festivals (including Ancient Rites, Septic Flesh, Primordial, Blood Red Throne and 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.
Thyrfing entered EMI studios on April 18, 2005 to record their new album, Farsotstider ("Times of Plague"), which was released on November 21, 2005.
The band played their first US show in January 2006 alongside Moonsorrow and Primordial at the Heathen Crusade metalfest in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
On March 13, 2007, the band posted a message on the official Thyrfing-site declaring that Thomas Väänänen (vocals) and Henrik Svegsjö (guitars) had decided to leave the band due to lack of motivation. Instead of Thomas, founder and ex-vocalist of Naglfar, Jens Rydén, is currently handling the vocals. The band also decided to continue with one guitarist.
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Thyrfing Lyrics
A Burning Arrow A burning arrow flew towards the sky To symbolize the fierce…
A Great Man's Return Under Norve's star filled sky In a forest so deep and…
A Moment in Valhalla Horns raised and filled with the finest of mead Valhalla's w…
Ångestens högborg I en kvalmfylld, andlig öken har jag sett dem gå Drabbade…
Arising I would wake warriors great Summon warriors of the oak High …
Askans Rike Ãver nordmãns stormande grav Klagar den en ãgdes blick Pã hi…
Baldersbålet Världens oskuld vilar tryggt på det vigda bålet Allt som an…
Becoming the Eye [Lyrics by: Kristensson, Music by: Sjölund] I heard the l…
Celebration of Our Victory Torn and bloody our clothes they are As we march home…
De Ödeslösa I morgontimma var skapelsen ny | En arla vandring längs…
Digerdoden Aldrig mer må vi talas vid Men pa gåstbacken hörs vår…
Döp dem i eld Döp döp dem döp dem i eld Öppna Helheims portar Döp döp…
Draugs Harg Aldrig skall alder förtvina eller sälta sina spar Ni ska dit…
Dryckeskväde När stormen som knäckte draken ven den piskande blåst som p…
Elddagjämning Avlade i mörker och köld Inga goda väsen välsignade vår…
En Döende Mans Förbannelse Med sargad kropp, men en sjal sa stark Jag ligger pa…
En sista litania [Lyrics by: Lindgren, Music by: Sjölund, Rydén, Löf] Ett …
Far åt helvete Far åt helvete Jag vill aldrig se er igen Era tomma blicka…
Farsotstider Blodet strömmar från blottade ryggar I ett botgörartag mot …
Firever Crawling shadow Nighttime abomination Beyond daylight lurkin…
Fordom Fordom Frodandes i skuggorna av det förflutna Förmultnade mi…
From Wilderness Came Death Screams in the night woke the whole village up Their cattle…
Going Berserk Heated by the strongest of mead my blood is boiling There…
Griftefrid [Lyrics by: Rydén, Music by: Lindgren, Löf] ...och klocko…
Hednaland Jag har lange vandrat pa denna stig Jag har sett hednars…
Hels vite [Lyrics by: Lindgren, Music by: Lindgren, Löf] Ärren som …
Home Again The long, hard yers at sea, have taken their toll…
Höst Livets färger är oss blott till låns Rodnaden på din kind Hå…
Illvilja Jag har förgått Själar som skuggor krälar Vanvett fött av na…
Isolation [Lyrics by: Kristensson, Music by: Lindgren, Löf] When fr…
Jag spår fördärv Jag spår fördärv En sjukdom obotlig, en pest otyglad Detta…
Järnhand Glödgat järn mot nidingars strupe Ett möte med djupets blott…
Jord Vapnare under nordens baner Framat - Nidingblod ar ert elixi…
Kamp Han stal dina sista ord nu är han dina tankar Kyla…
Kaos återkomst Sprungen ur kosmos I dans Samvetslös men dömd Innan liv hä…
Mimer's Well In the dawn of time, when Ymer lived There was no…
Mjölner Ett tecken för Svearikets styrka En symbol för svunnen prak…
Mot Helgrind En dag ska jag söndra Och skingra deras själar i…
Over the Hills and Far Away They came for him one winter's night. Arrested, he was boun…
Prelude With the cold northern wind we travel We're on a journey…
Raven Eyes Black shapes cross the sky Once guardians of the pagan kingd…
Relik Mynningsflamman värmde föga Ett vådaskott utan ammunition Li…
Rötter Så vind skörda storm I onådens år Solnedgång Bär gravars ri…
Set Sail to Plunder A viking and his warriors built a dragonship They're going …
Själavrak Piskad av självföraktet, förgiftad in till roten Trasig och…
Storms Of Asgard A desolate aeon has passed since the demise of our…
Sweoland Conqueror In primordial times, when Ginnungagap empty stared Before Ym…
The Breaking of Serenity Welcome to plunge into this storm Where warlords ride, and k…
The Deceitful Distrust rules in Asgards heart Farbautes son is spinning hi…
The Giant's Laughter I live in the moutain hall deep under the earth Where…
The Slumber of Yesteryears Yesterday never died it just went into hiding It lies slumbe…
The Voyager To be blessed by an ocean Takes it's pain and sacrifice To…
Tiden läker intet Det förflutnas fogdar kräver räfst! Primae Nocte på jungfru…
Till Valfader Urgammal Slutligen foll jag pa kampavallen Men sorgen varar ej hos en…
Tre vintrar Om eld svavel och glödande Vind äro den kalk som skall Dem…
Ur Askan Ett Rike Norden hon stod, vacker och stolt en gang i en…
Urkraft En starkande kansla som haller anden vid liv Som overlever n…
Valdr Galga I know that I hung in this tree All of nights…
Vansinnesvisan Länge nog har era maskätna huvuden vilat på era veka…
Vargavinter Vargavinter - asars vrede... Vargavinter - vinden pinar... V…
Världsspegeln blått, grått, grönt för ögat världspegeln, dit längtans ving…
Veners Förfall En illavarslande frätande ström Ilande kårar spår om annalk…
Vindöga Ur fragment från livet som sveps förbi Hör de ylande minnena…
Ways of a Parasite In the filth of your failure, still suppressive The overlord…
Wotan's Fire The fire that burns in the hall of the slain Is…