The band announced Latvala's departure from the lineup on friendly terms in May after 12 years with the group. Laiho says he was probably the band member most affected during the recording of I Worship Chaos and that the lineup change ultimately brought the group closer together.

He tells Metal Exposure: "It was more work for me obviously, because I was working double shifts with the guitars. I didn't mind. If anything, I think it sounds tighter than ever, so at least something good came out of that.