Nachtmystium

Nachtmystium is an American black metal band led by Blake Judd. The group is noted for blending black metal with psychedelia, post-rock and other experimental elements, particularly on the "Black Meddle" releases. Reviews cite Judd as the principal creative force and note issues around his personal struggles affecting the project.

Reviews reference collaborations and contributors such as Wrest (Leviathan), Sanford Parker and Bruce Lamont, and place particular critical emphasis on the Assassins/Addicts (Black Meddle) records as milestones. Reviews also document Blake Judd’s drug problems and minor legal issues as impacting the band.

DeBaser reviews present Nachtmystium as an American black metal outfit led by Blake Judd, notable for genre-mixing and the "Black Meddle" project. Critical praise centers on Assassins and Addicts for their psychedelia and experimentation. Later work (The World We Left Behind) draws mixed reactions due to lineup issues and production choices.

For:Fans of experimental black metal, listeners interested in genre-blending (psychedelic/post-rock/industrial) within extreme music.