Bloodlust is the debut studio album by American deathcore band Through the Eyes of the Dead, released on October 25, 2005 through Prosthetic Records.

Lambgoat writer Ash Levitt described Bloodlust as "metalcore that emphasizes the metal aspect over the core part", noting that the album has less emphasis on breakdowns than many of Through the Eyes of the Dead's contemporaries do.

Alternative Press noted this and wrote: "Finding a place between hardcore breakdowns and death metal's pure-speed style, the album contains all the elements commonly found today.

"[5] Chelsea Muller of the Phoenix New Times compared Bloodlust to Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames, especially the guitar riffs.

[7][8] Vocalist Anthony Gunnells, known for his high-pitched shrieks on the album,[6] typically wrote poetic lyrics inspired by serial killers through the use of stories and imagery.

[12] Throughout September and early October 2005, Through the Eyes of the Dead toured throughout the United States with bands like Ion Dissonance, Summer's End and The Red Death.

[2] Through the Eyes of the Dead toured from March to May 2006 with bands like Children of Bodom, God Forbid, Chimaira, Cephalic Carnage, A Life Once Lost and Scarlet.

Guitarist Justin Longshore explained: "We just never really wanted to put the band in jeopardy, but he was [not] showing up to practice, and he didn’t have any lyrics written for the new record.

"[10] Peter Atkinson of Knac.com praised the album and gave it an A−: "Death metal is rarely accused of being smart, but these nightmarish Carolinians are, and fiendishly so.