| Viking rock | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Rockabilly, Oi!, Street punk, folk music |
| Cultural origins | Sweden |
Viking rock (Vikingarock in Swedish) is a rock music genre that takes much of its themes from 19th century Viking romanticism, mixing it with rockabilly, oi!/streetpunk and folk elements. Frequent themes occurring in Viking rock include Vikings and Norse mythology, as well as Sweden's King Karl XII and the Caroleans.
Viking rock is often linked to white supremacy.[1] Many make no distinction between Viking rock and white power music,[1][2] and there is debate whether Viking rock is essentially racist.[3]