Shmely (“The Bumblebees”) is a metal band formed in the city of Rivne (Ukraine). Their current style may be described as industrial//dark/folk metal, while their early music was influenced by punk rock. The lyrics are often mysterious or comic, utulizing (urban) folklore topics. The band was founded about 1993 by Lyolya Zasedateleva (vocals, music) and Alexander “Shmel” Shmelyov (vocals, music, lyrics) who have been the only permanent members ever since. Read more on Last.fm