Korol i Shut (KISH for short) is a Russian horror-punk band from St. Petersburg.
The band was formed in Leningrad in 1988. After the death of its leader and co-founder Mikhail Gorshenev on July 19, 2013, it performs only in the rock musical TODD.
It stands out for its unusual for classic punk rock style. The band's songs are short accomplished stories, often in a fantasy, mystical, and historical vein. "Korol i Shut is one of the most popular Russian punk rock bands.