Epic themes and lyrics can be found as it was expected in TYR's new work. "Ragnarok" is an album full of war atmosphere and battlefield's atmosphere as it has to be a work with such a title, but it is very different from most of the similar releases from other epic heavy metal bands, and that's because the approach of the band is more lyrical than barbaric as it usually is. With very clean vocals without any roughness at all, and their well known epic attitude, TYR manage to create a very nice result that sounds unique enough in a genre that is overcrowded and also very much alike between the bands. Of course there are many parts in their sings that will maybe remind you of something but the final result aren't common and it is also very good. The only thing that I would change in this work if I could is the sound, that is a little more weaker than I would like, but this is always a matter of personal taste so it can't be considered as a negative point here. If you are a fan of epic metal music with the well known Scandinavian way this is a release for you.

Reviewer: Andreas Kourtidis

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Author: Upchuck Undergrind

Tyr revels defiantly in ancient pagan culture as a rebellion against the hostile overthrow of the old ways by the arrogant force of Christianity. The intelligence and musicality behind this band is pretty stunning. Tyr magnificently fuses melody and crunch and crafts songs that are totally metal but also hint at folk stylings without compromising the metallic aspect of the band. There are some prog elements here, along with a bit of thrash, as well. Eclectic in a very accessible way, Tyr is a smart, gripping band providing a refreshing and unique voice in the metal scene.