Viikate
Finnish heavy metal band
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopAri Taiminen
Erkka Koskinen
Kaarle Viikate
Simo Kairistola
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Viikate
Viikate emerged out of Kouvola, Finland starting in 1996, contributing distinctive energy to the heavy metal music landscape. Anchored by personnel including Ari Taiminen, Erkka Koskinen, Kaarle Viikate, Simo Kairistola,
Archival Entry Points & Significance
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