''Hel'' is the eighth studio album by Faroese

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band Týr which was released by

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on 8 March 2019. On 10 January 2019, the group streamed a single titled "Fire and Flame", which predates the album, and was included in it two months later.

Promotion and release

''Hel'' was released in 2019, six years after Týr released their seventh album, '' Valkyrja''. Production for the album was long due to the band's tours with

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in North America and participation with

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while on a cruise.

Critical reception

Andrea Caccese of ''Folk 'n' Rock'' called ''Hel'' a "dynamic, pristine character, which combines lush, sophisticated structures, with the classic fury and unapologetic energy of metal". She also added that "fans of the band will be delighted with t, calling ''Hel'' an "excellent album" and an "amazing opportunity for new fans to get to discover a fantastic band with a unique flavor".

Track listing

Personnel

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– guitars, vocals *Terji Skibenæs – guitars *Gunnar H. Thomsen – bass *Tadeusz Rieckmann – drums

Charts

References

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