Following positive response, the band decided to reunite properly in August 2009 for a possible tour and new album. However, not long after the October 2009 performance at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name and the band was forced to change the name.
Following positive feedback, the band intended to reorganize in August 2009 for both a tour and album release. However, after their October 2009 performance at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned them from using the Sublime name, forcing them to change their identity.