Originally slated for summer 2021, the release was pushed back due to Hunting’s diagnosis and subsequent treatment for squamous cell carcinoma .
The record was engineered by Steve Lagudi and mixed by acclaimed producer Andy Sneap at Backstage Studios, known for his work with Judas Priest and Testament .
The cover art, featuring a three-headed angel on a throne of bodies, was created by Swedish artist Pär Olofsson , who previously worked on the band's Let There Be Blood and Ironbound . Musical Style and Themes