Viking rock
Subgenre of rock music
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Viking rock (Vikingarock) is a rock music genre that takes much of its themes from 19th-century Viking romanticism,[1] mixing it with elements of rockabilly, Oi! or street punk, and folk music.[1] Frequent themes occurring in Viking rock include vikings and Norse mythology, as well as Sweden's King Karl XII and the Caroleans.
| Viking rock | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Vikingarock |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Sweden |
| Other topics | |
| Viking metal, Viking revival, white supremacy | |
Viking rock is often linked to white supremacy.[2] Many make no distinction between Viking rock and white power music,[2][3] and there is debate whether Viking rock is essentially racist.[1][4] Some viking rock bands, however, disapprove of racism such as the Swedish band Hel.[5]
Kuggnäsfestivalen is a music festival that caters to viking rock.[1]
