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Ragnarok

Týr · 2003

68 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal · folk metal

A mythic journey woven through intricate melodies and heavy riffs, blending folk tales with progressive metal intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • mythical themes and narratives
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • immersive storytelling through sound
  • engaging epic length exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Ragnarok is Týr's third studio album, released in 2003 following their acclaimed second album, Eric the Red. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of folk and progressive metal, drawing heavily from Norse mythology and Faroese culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Beginning 5:07
  • 2 The Hammer of Thor 6:39
  • 3 Envy 1:10
  • 4 Brother’s Bane 5:00
  • 5 The Burning 1:56
  • 6 The Ride to Hel 6:12
  • 7 Torsteins kvæði 4:55
  • 8 Grímur á Miðalnesi 0:56
  • 9 Wings of Time 6:25
  • 10 The Rage of the Skullgaffer 2:01
  • 11 The Hunt 5:47
  • 12 Victory 0:58
  • 13 Lord of Lies 6:03
  • 14 Gjallarhornið 0:27
  • 15 Ragnarok 6:32
  • 16 The End 0:40
  • 17 Valkyries Flight 2:03
  • 18 Valhalla 5:03

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