Blake Judd | |
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 Blake Judd performing with Nachtmystium at Hole In The Sky - Bergen Metal Fest 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Blakely Judd[1] |
| Also known as | Azentrius |
| Born | November 13, 1982 |
| Origin | Wheaton, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Black metal, psychedelic rock, experimental rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 2000–2015, 2017–2020, 2024–present |
| 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 heroin addiction was publicly exposed in 2013 after he was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft. His reputation was further damaged when fans, bandmates, and business partners openly accused Judd of conducting fraudulent business practices. Judd 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 restart Nachtmystium and release new music.