The Age Of Metal has issued an interview with guitarist Terji Skibenaes of Faroese pagan metal stalwarts TÝR, in which he discusses the band's latest album (The Lay Of Thrym), the state of the band and future tour projects. A couple of excerpts follow:

Q: What can you tell us about your latest album, The Lay of Thrym? What is the idea or concept behind it?

A: "The story is inspired by the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East superimposed upon the story of Thrym and the Theft of the Hammer. And we pretty much just wanted to make a pretty straight forward album which would be easy listening to and to hopefully gain a few more fans that are not so in to our older stuff."

Q: Most of the songs of the album are in English, what made you take that decision

A: "It’s easier to sing in English and sounds better in my opinion."

Q: In November Týr is going to start a European tour, what are the expectations of that tour?

A: "Our plan is to play a bunch of newer and older songs which we have never played live before. And are just looking forward to some more good times with our friends from MOONSORROW and play some good shows every night."

Read the full interview at this location.

The Lay Of Thrym was released on May 27th in Europe and on June 7th in North America via Napalm Records. Check out the album artwork below:

The Lay Of Thrym tracklisting:

'Flames Of The Free'

'Shadow Of The Swastika'

'Take Your Tyrant'

'Evening Star'

'Hall Of Freedom'

'Fields Of The Fallen'

'Konning Hans'

'Ellindur Bondi A Jadri'

'Nine Words Of Lore'

'The Lay Of Thrym'

'I' (BLACK SABBATH cover – bonus track)

'Stargazer' (RAINBOW cover – bonus track)