Heri was born in the Faroe Islands capital of Tórshavn which has had an influence on his song writing.

[1] Heri Joensen was born in the Faroese capital Tórshavn on 21 February 1973, but grew up in Toftir, and later his family moved to the small village of Lamba.

However, since he spent most of his time playing guitar and failing classes, he decided to switch careers and attend the music conservatory in Copenhagen: Det Alternative Rytmiske Konservatorium (D.A.R.K.).

In April 2012, Joensen was involved in an online video debate with Captain Paul Watson for the Animal Planet series Whale Wars.

Because of ongoing public conflicts with Paul Watson of Sea Shepard, Týr gigs have been canceled at various European venues.