Epitomising the musical ideals of sub-underground black
metal - the kind of stuff that comes out in limited editions of 300 through vinyl-only labels
based in a cave in Belarus. The exact requirements of kvltness vary depending on who you talk to, but usually involve icy, impenetrable production, black-and-white cover
art, and concepts drawn from black magic, pagan myths or out-and-out nihilism.
Like anyone who takes art seriously these days, kvltists are the target of much mockery even from fellow extreme
metal fans.