With roots in the Oi! punk scene, Perkele broke through in 1993. Oi! punk is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the UK in the late 1970s and was a working-class and raw version of punk. One of the biggest standard-bearers of Oi! is Perkele. Perkele broke through seriously with the album No Shame (2002), where songs like Heart Full of Pride and Forever became anthems within the punk scene. Their music is often characterized by powerful melodies, clear messages and a sense of camaraderie and strength.