Instinct: Decay

Instinct: Decay is the third full-length album by Nachtmystium. It was rated the 4th best album of the year by Decibel Magazine. The album was released on CD by Battle Kommand Records and on Vinyl by Profound Lore Records and Autopsy Kitchen Records.

According to Blake Judd, the album is a metaphor for his views on society's decline. In an interview with DEAF SPARROW Zine, Judd stated the album's themes revolve around his idea humans have a natural inclination to harm themselves through "personal greed, lust, and power". Judd considers these vices to be the cause of society's ills, including war, indifference, and one's own self-destruction.

The album's cover art was designed by Rebecca Clegg.

Production

 * Produced By Azentrius & Chris Black
 * Recorded, Engineered & Mixed By Chris Black
 * Mastered By Scott Hull

Personnel

 * Azentrius - lead & rhythm guitar, vocals
 * Sinic - rhythm guitar
 * Lord Imperial - bass
 * Wargoat Obscurum - drums
 * Chris Black - additional lead guitar
 * Marcus Launsberry - additional rhythm guitar