Valefar was an underground black metal project from Lithuania, active in the mid‑1990s. The band is primarily known for its 1996 release *In Memoriam Dead*, which is cited as a notable example of the Lithuanian black metal scene. The name Valefar is taken from demonology, where Valefar is described as a Duke of Hell who tempts thieves and commands ten legions of demons. This occult reference aligns with typical black metal thematic interests.
According to MusicBrainz, Valefar originated in Lithuania in 1994, placing the project among the early wave of Eastern European black metal acts. Details about the founding members, the circumstances of formation, or the band's dissolution are not documented in the available sources, so the specific backstory remains unknown.
Valefar performed black metal, characterized by raw production, tremolo‑picked guitars, and atmospheric darkness typical of the underground scene of the early 1990s. The Lithuanian context suggests a possible influence from both Scandinavian black metal pioneers and regional underground movements, though explicit influences are not listed in the sources. Lyrical themes likely revolved around occult and demonic imagery, consistent with the band's name and the genre's conventions, but precise lyrical content is not confirmed.
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No reliable information about individual members or line‑up changes is available in the provided sources. Consequently, member lists are currently unknown.
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Valefar is remembered chiefly for its contribution to the Lithuanian underground black metal scene, with *In Memoriam Dead* often cited in retrospectives of the region's early metal output. Beyond this release, the band's broader impact, influence on later acts, or critical reception remain undocumented in the cited references. The scarcity of information reflects the project's limited distribution and the general obscurity of many Eastern European black metal acts from that era.