There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Viking was a thrash metal band from Los Angeles. They Released One Demo, and two full length lp's Do or Die in 1988 and Man of Straw in 1989, the later having its lyrics changed due to frontman/guitarist Ron Daniel's becoming a born again christian, they disbanded in the late 80's due to Frontman Ron Daniel and Drummer Matt Jordan being born again christians did not want to tour and the band eventually broke up due to having only 2 members remaining Brett Sarachek aka Brett Eriken (guitars) played in Dark Angel from 1989 to 1991.

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