Blake Judd
Blake Judd | |
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Blake Judd performing with Nachtmystium at Hole In The Sky - Bergen Metal Fest 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Azentrius |
| Born | Blakely Judd November 13, 1982 |
| Origin | Wheaton, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Black metal, psychedelic rock, experimental rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 2000–2015, 2017–2020, 2024 |
| Labels | Battle Kommand Records, Ascension Monuments Media |
| Website | Battle Kommand Homepage |
Blake Judd (born November 13, 1982) is an American musician and co-founder of now-defunct Battle Kommand Records. Formerly the lead vocalist and frontman of the metal band Nachtmystium, Judd also contributed to musical acts and projects such as Twilight, Krieg, and Hate Meditation. He previously performed under the stage name "Azentrius".
Judd's music career was abruptly derailed in 2013 after he was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft. The incident also exposed his heroin addiction to the public. Judd's reputation was further damaged when fans, bandmates, and business partners openly accused him of conducting fraudulent business practices. He later admitted to deceiving fans and left the music industry in 2014. He later reunited Nachtmystium in 2017 to perform two live shows and record a new studio album before dissolving the band again in 2020. Judd left the music industry to pursue other careers, but returned in 2024 to finish a Nachtmystium album.