Guitarist Tony Sannicandro says: "This album came together very smoothly. We had the concept beforehand. I took a much more melodic approach than on Demonocracy, focusing on the structuring and layering that would complement the story to my ears."

Producer Jason Suecof adds: "This band is composed entirely of top-notch musicians and they're clearly at the top of their game. The album has got feeling - and it's f***ing brutal."