Knives Among the Shadows: The First Manifestos of the Maniacs Murder Cult Under Yegor Krasnov (Part I)

Introduction
Over the past several months, I have collected 25 ideological, or attacker manifestos, or instructional materials from The Com Network and its adjacent groups. There is a fair amount of material to cover and decided to break it down in a series on manifestos. In the next five posts i will be examining publications by the network they are associated with:

• Maniacs Murder Cult (under Yegor Krasnov)
• Maniacs Murder Cult (under Commander Butcher)
• No Lives Matter
• Com Network guides
• Satanic Front (adjacent to Com)

With the exception of four documents, 21 of them have some common traits: they focus on justifying the use of misanthropic and nihilistic violence, they are accelerationist in nature, they use national socialism and satanism aesthetically. When describing their version of national socialism, what they are discussing is nihilistic accelerationism. Regarding Satanism, they are referencing is the Seven Fold Way (7FW) the practices and aesthetics of the Order of Nine Angles (O9A), in particular that of the Tempel ov Blood. The core motive of the groups in this segment of Com is rooted in the idea of mobilizing adherents to carry out acts of violence offline.

In this first installment we examine the publications created by Maniacs Murder Cult (M.K.Y.) under Yegor Krasnov. Emerging in Ukraine, M.K.Y. spread through Ukrainian, Russian, and broke into the anglosphere due to their ultra violent videos, horrorcore music and hastily translated English instructional and ideological texts. M.K.Y. thrives on VK and Telegram network like 764, The Com Network, and Terrorgram. Its materials are not abstract literary exercises. Instead, they reflect the groups ideology: it's all about violent actions, the publications serve as direct instructions intended to shift readers from hateful ideas to actual, recorded acts of brutality. The emphasis falls on personal anger, misanthropy, nihilism, and the perception that murder offers a solution to individual grievances. For M.K.Y., action defines membership, encouraging followers to step out from behind keyboards and into real-world violence. Unlike other far-right actors, M.K.Y. imposes no complex vetting process or intricate philosophical frameworks, nor does it propose political objectives. It seeks only action, chaos and harm.

The three central M.K.Y. texts we are examining are roughly titled: “Maniac,” “Cold Weapon,” and “Manhunt.” “Maniac” presents a personal tale where pain and hatred validates murder. “Cold Weapon” details how to select knives, hammers, or awls, and identifies where to strike for lethal impact. “Manhunt” lays out tactics, techniques and procedures for planning, execution, and methods for disposing of evidence. Together, these texts transform violent extremism and terrorism into a practical choice. The instructional material is also appealing to those without firearms or substantial funds. Which is particularly attractive for younger audiences or individuals in countries with strict gun laws, as the suggested weapons are mundane household items.

Understanding M.K.Y. means acknowledging how its leaders and materials exploit raw emotions in vulnerable readers. The group demands no loyalty to a greater cause; actions alone carry meaning, action is membership. Its content provides simple steps and a direct outlet for rage. By analyzing these texts, it becomes evident that M.K.Y. narrows the gap between hateful thought and actual bloodshed. As its instructions circulate online, any individual may consider violence as an immediate option. There is no invitation to debate. Instead, the material prods the reader toward picking up a weapon and carrying out an attack. In this way, M.K.Y. and the Com Network reshape extremist propaganda, converting scattered frustration into tangible, lethal intent.

Overview of the Selected Manifestos
“Maniac: A Tale of the Fate of a Right-Wing Terrorist” sets the emotional tone by narrating an autobiography, allegedly written by Yegor Krasnov. It describes his life as being defined by abuse and racial hatred. It implies that violence emerges naturally from deep-seated resentment. By personalizing the killer’s experience, the text lowers moral barriers, nudging a reader who identifies with such grievances toward considering murder a logical outcome.

“Cold Weapon” dispenses with theory entirely. It offers blunt technical guidance on weapon choice—knives, hammers, awls—and anatomical targeting. It warns against striking bone to preserve the blade’s integrity. After reading this, the mechanics of swift and efficient killing become painfully clear.

“Manhunt” completes the operational package. This document instructs readers on preparing clothing, masking scents, timing attacks, and disposing of evidence. It also encourages recording the killing, transforming violence into shareable propaganda designed to shock and possibly inspire additional acts of brutality.

Combined, these three texts form a cohesive toolkit. “Maniac” provides emotional fuel, “Cold Weapon” supplies the practical method, and “Manhunt” sets forth the operational strategy. Nothing is left to chance. For anyone seeking a quick route to extreme violence, these instructions streamline the process, guiding a shift from reading hateful material to committing acts of stabbing or bludgeoning without pause.

Thematic Analysis of the Manifestos
M.K.Y. places violence front and center. In “Maniac,” personal suffering becomes a reason to kill, divorced from political or ideological aspirations. Pain and anger suffice as motives, framing misanthropic and nihilistic violence as an outlet for pent-up frustration.

Targets are chosen for their vulnerability or perceived otherness. M.K.Y. encourages attacks on migrants, outsiders, or anyone deemed an enemy or minority. No grand strategy or higher aim exists—only the act of inflicting harm, recording it and publishing it online. By discarding political or religious justifications, M.K.Y. simplifies the path to murder. The absence of complexity leaves nothing but the raw impulse to commit acts of violence

“Maniac” relies on emotional appeal, seeking empathy for the killer’s rage. Once that connection is formed, “Cold Weapon” and “Manhunt” shift into a technical and operational mode, specifying which body parts to strike and how to leave no trace. This dual approach—stirring emotion, then supplying instructions—makes violence both justified and accessible. it is also something that finds resonance with the 11-17 year old audience in the Com Network, who can related to the raw emotional turmoil they feel in their own lives (again lets not forget where these kids are spending their time online).

Recording the act adds another dimension. By filming and sharing the killing, perpetrators produce terror-inducing propaganda. Violence no longer remains private; it enters a cycle of intimidation, where each recorded death may provoke new acts by future readers. This self-perpetuating pattern thrives on shock value and the desire to emulate or surpass previous atrocities. This simplicity, this lack of ideology and the the desire to record and share the content is what has made M.K.Y. attractive to minors who are in Com, and are seeking to create the best content. M.K.Y. provided the next evolutionary step for Com Kids on their violent extremist journey, when sextortion and forcing others to self-harm for them was no longer getting them enough likes and attention..

The emotional aspect accelerates the journey from thought to deed. There is no drawn-out indoctrination process or reliance on extensive ideological study. A reader might see their own anger mirrored in “Maniac,” then find clear, actionable steps in “Cold Weapon,” and learn how to execute and publicize the attack via “Manhunt.” All three documents reinforce one another. Without “Maniac,” there might be insufficient motivation. Without “Cold Weapon,” the precise method to kill could remain unclear. Without “Manhunt,” fear of detection might deter action. Together, these texts remove practical barriers and streamline the path to violence, turning everyday anger into immediate, lethal acts.

Indicators of Operationalization and Mobilization
M.K.Y.’s texts function as practical manuals. They detail everything from clothing selection to confounding police dogs with certain scents. Such guidance aims to ease anxiety and smooth the path to murder by providing step-by-step instructions for individuals who have never done such acts before.

Encouraging perpetrators to record their crimes turns individual attacks into widely consumed content and feeds into their needs to chase clout and gain notoriety in the community: Action = Membership, Content = Access. Those seeking to emulate M.K.Y. become both actors and producers of propaganda, their deeds inspiring fear and leading others to replicate what they have seen. Com idols like Yegor himself, Tobbz764 Slain764, Michail Chkhikvishvili have directly inspired others to follow in their footsteps. Because the required tools are cheap and widely available, readers do not require any technical skills. All they need is a simple knife, hammer, or awl, combined with basic tactics; this is what enables rapid offline mobilization.

This do-it-yourself approach aligns with modern patterns of scattered, unpredictable violence. There is no need for a strict hierarchy or a large network. One minor, acting alone, can follow these instructions and commit acts of brutal sadistic violence. This immediacy and low barrier to entry mean that anger and frustration can translate into murder with minimal delay.

Conclusion
M.K.Y. breaks from traditional extremist models by stripping away goals and ideologies, it grounds itself purely in nihilism and misanthrope, which finds resonance with traditional violent extremists, accelerationism, but also new emerging threat vectors like the Com Network and those obsessed with mass killers in the True Crime Community. It does not frame violence as a means to an end, but as an immediate act that stands on its own. Through emotional narratives and straightforward how-to guides, it reduces the distance between impulse and bloodshed. By merging personal anger with simple killing techniques, M.K.Y. redefines violence as an off-the-shelf solution that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere with what ever resources they have at their disposal. Readers encounter no moral deliberation, no strategic purpose—only a swift, brutal response to their own resentment. In essence, M.K.Y. offers a template rather than a doctrine. It encourages action over reflection, murder over meaning. This shift marks a extremism that values instant brutality above any larger objective. Within its instructions, the only language that matters is the language of violence itself.