At the time of release, the band faced legal and financial setbacks that brought to the unofficial disbandment of Virgin Steele. Joe O'Reilly, although credited for playing bass on the album, was ill at the time of recording and was ghosted by DeFeis and Pursino.
During the album's release, Virgin Steele faced both legal and financial issues, leading to an unofficial disbandment. Although credited with bass duties, Joe O'Reilly was unwell at the time of recording and was not acknowledged by DeFeis and Pursino.