Heggie agreed and, after the album was completed and the tour was done, he stayed on and began rehearsing new material with the band. Guthrie noticed that with Heggie, the entire chemistry of the group suddenly changed and they began forging a completely new, atmospheric sound very different from their original Cramps-influenced beginnings.
Heggie's arrival led to a shift in the band's chemistry and musical style, resulting in a distinct new sound. This change was noticeable due to Heggie's presence and the subsequent evolution of the group's sound.