There has been some emphasis (in reviews and interviews) put on the inspiration of groups like Earth and Pink Floyd, but nothing so blatant has found its way into _Instinct: Decay_, save for a false nostalgia due to the album's awful sound quality and a touch of the wah-wah pedal. However, there is kind of a back to basics approach with the more evocative tracks reflecting a mixture of hardcore punk and British heavy metal ("Antichrist Messiah", "Chosen by No One"). Tracks with the least expansion still work as solid black metal pieces, and the overall result is less conceited and crutched upon its influences when compared with other groups of similar tendencies. Though still rough around the edges, the group may have finally found its niche.