Famine (album)

Famine is the fourth full-length studio album by the American black metal band Nachtmystium, released in 2008 on Century Media Records.

The album represents a significant shift in Nachtmystium's sound, incorporating elements of psychedelic rock and progressive metal into their existing black metal framework. This departure from a more traditional black metal style, while still retaining core elements of the genre, marked a turning point in the band's discography and drew both praise and criticism from fans and critics.

Famine is a concept album, dealing with themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the psychological effects of prolonged substance abuse. The lyrics are often abstract and metaphorical, reflecting the internal turmoil and descent into darkness associated with these themes.

The album features guest appearances from members of other prominent metal bands, including Wrest (Leviathan) and Sanford Parker (Minsk, Corrections House). The production, handled by Sanford Parker, contributes to the album's unique sound, balancing rawness with clarity and highlighting the diverse instrumentation.

Notable tracks on Famine include "Assassins," "Code Negative," and the title track, "Famine Decimation Annihilation." The album is generally considered a high point in Nachtmystium's career and a key example of experimental black metal.