"Raphael Mandra began working with loop-based music under the moniker Kovtun in a decidedly caustic context in Brazil. Kovtun is a dark ambient project from the man who lives by obscure art. There are plenty of darkly atmospheric passages, and those atmospherics even bring to mind Throbbing Gristle, Coil, but are a lot more ominous and much, much creepier. And, the total end result is unfailing eclectic, remarkably inspiring, and never less than a brave step into the depths of the unknown.” Mark Weiser