In a studio update, the band say: "The recording of the album is going great. Today we can announce that all rhythm and lead guitars are now recorded. Missing just a couple of solos, to be recorded after the vocals. On to keyboards and vocals next."

In the most recent studio update video, the band's main composer, keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen revealed he has a cinematic approach to writing, saying he sees each song like "short movie."