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Kouvola, Finland (1996 – present)

Viikate (meaning “Scythe” in English) is a heavy metal rock band, formed in 1996 in Kouvola, Finland. It is known for its melancholy 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 schlager”.

The band began with Kaarle Viikate and Simeoni Viikate who remained the only members of the band until 2005, when Arvo and Ervo, the band’s long-time live members, joined the band officially. The band’s most well-known hits are “Ei ole ketään kelle soittaa” (There’s no one to call), “Leimu” (Flame), and “Pohjoista Viljaa” (Northern Harvest).

Albums

* Noutajan valssi (2000)
* Vuoden synkin juhla (2001)
* Kaajärven rannat (2002)
* Surut pois ja kukka rintaan (2003)
* Unholan urut (2005)
* Marraskuun lauluja I (2007)
* Marraskuun lauluja II (2007)
* Marraskuun singlet (2008)
* Kuu Kaakon Yllä (2009)

Members:

* Kalle Virtanen alias Kaarle Viikate
* Simo Kairistola alias Simeoni Viikate
* Ari Taiminen alias Arvo Viikate
* Erkka Koskinen alias Ervo Viikate

Website: http://www.viikate.com
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  • Damian907

    Great music!

    21 days ago

  • Iconochasm

    It is awesome, I've been listening to it a lot, I was just saying it's not as heavy, more rock.

    28 days ago

  • TheSuiciderr

    New album is as great as KKY.

    28 days ago

  • Iconochasm

    The new album is good but it doesn't rock as hard as Kuu kaakon yllä.

    last month

  • aspcville

    don't download it . buy it

    March 2012

  • ColdDaemon

    I recommend "Kuutamo, Kaiho Ja Katkeruus" it contains many good songs.

    March 2012

  • VilliKettu

    They have had different approachs within a same genre. I'd recommend their last effort, Petäjäveräjä, or Surut pois ja kukka rintaan for an older taste. Check out Marraskuun lauluja 1, too, I think it's really great if you enjoy some kind of heaviness and power riffing.

    March 2012

  • MathianSim

    What is there best album ???

    March 2012
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