Múr is an Icelandic

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band formed in 2018. Their musical style has been described as

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and

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History

Prior to the formation of Múr, future members of the band, Kári Haraldsson and two guitarists, Hilmir Árnason and Jón Ísak Ragnarsson, whom Kári had known since school. Together, they played cover versions of their favorite songs in the garage. Later, the guys entered a music school, where they studied jazz music. There they met future members of the band - drummer Árni Jökull Guðbjartsson and bassist Ívar Andri Klausen. The artists organized Múr in 2018 and in 2021, they participated in the metal band competition Wacken Metal Battle, where they finished in first place in Iceland and fourth at the international stage. On 18 September 2024, Múr released their debut single entitled "Heimsslit". The following month, the band released their second single "Frelsari" and announced they had signed with

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, as well as announcing their self-titled debut album. On 13 November, Múr released their third single "Holskefla". The band's self-titled album, which is described as a post-metal and progressive metal, was released on 22 November 2024, by Century Media.

Band members

Current members

* Kári Haraldsson lead vocals, keyboards (2018–present), drums (2018–2020) * Jón Ísak Ragnarsson guitar (2018–present) * Hilmir Árnason guitar (2018–present) * Ívar Andri Klausen bass (2018–present) * Árni Jökull Guðbjartsson drums (2022–present)

Former members

* Sigurður Jakobsson drums (2020–2022)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

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