Viikate

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Viikate
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Viikate at Ilosaarirock 2016
Background information
Origin Kouvola, Finland
Genres
Years active1996–present
Labels Ranka Recordings
MembersKaarle Viikate
Simeoni Viikate
Arvo Viikate
Ervo Viikate
Website viikate.com

Viikate ("Scythe" in English) is a Finnish heavy metal band from Kouvola, formed in 1996. The band is known for its melancholic lyrics, [1] drawing inspiration from Finnish romance movies of the 1950s and Finnish singers of the era, including Reino Helismaa. Their style has been variously described as "Helismaa-metal", "wire metal", and "death schlagers".

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The band began with Kaarle and Simeoni Viikate who remained the only members until 2001, when Arvo and Ervo joined. Viikate's most well-known hits are "Pohjoista viljaa" (Northern Crops), "Ei enkeleitä" (No Angels) and "Viina, Terva & Hauta" (Booze, Tar & The Grave). Kaarle and Simeoni got the idea of starting the band when watching Lyijykomppania's last concert.

Members

Viikate in 2013 Viikate - Rakuunarock 2013 3.jpg
Viikate in 2013

Discography

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Albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. "Sanat – Viikate".
  2. "Viikate | Discogs". Discogs .