The recording reunites the band with recording engineer Mikko Karmila, who worked with them on Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper and Hate Crew Deathroll.

They have also recruited producer Peter T�gtgren (Marduk, Amon Amarth), to work with them on the vocal and keyboard tracks for the effort. on the record.

"It's a nice change to the regular method where we lock ourselves up at a studio in the middle of the woods, usually also during the darkest time of the year," says guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho who is currently finishing up lyrics for the songs.