Group

Viikate

Viikate ("Scythe" in English) is a Finnish rock band from Kouvola, formed in 1996. The band is known for its melancholic lyrics, 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 re…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Finland
Founded
1996
Genres
Labels
Johanna Kustannus
Ranka Recordings
Longplay Music
Universal Music
Last updated: November 22nd, 2018

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