Viikate Explained

Viikate
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Kouvola, Finland
Years Active:1996–present
Label:Ranka Recordings
Current Members:Kaarle Viikate
Simeoni Viikate
Arvo Viikate
Ervo Viikate

Viikate ("Scythe" in English) is a Finnish rock 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." The band began with Kaarle and Simeoni Viikate who remained the only members of the band until 2001, when Arvo and Ervo joined. The band'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

Discography[2]

Albums

EPs

Singles

Notes and References

  1. https://viikate.com/laulut/
  2. https://www.discogs.com/artist/383796-Viikate