However, the band has mentioned that they consider it to be more of a demo release than anything else.

The band first mentioned that they were working on new material back in March 2008.

The band have mentioned that they were at a stage where they wanted to do something different musically and also in their personal lives.

When speaking about the tour the band have mentioned that they would like to "fly" as it is one of their dreams.

The band have mentioned the ironic predicament of the album being released exactly one week before 9/11 on numerous occasions.

The band also mentioned that they hoped to record new music following the tour.

The band also mentioned that a 20th anniversary world tour would accompany the album.

The band mentioned the release was being worked on with Justin Chapman.

The band has recently mentioned the possibility of going overseas to record the next album.

The band has mentioned this will be their heaviest material to date and "very similar to some of their early songs."