Instinct: Decay
| Instinct: Decay | ||||
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| Released | May 30, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | June – November 2005 at 129103 Studio | |||
| Genre | Black metal, psychedelic rock | |||
| Length | 42:55 | |||
| Label | Battle Kommand, Southern Lord | |||
| Producer | Chris Black, Azentrius | |||
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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.