The band fell into a semi-dormant state for a number of years, but CD reissues of the back catalogue, with extra tracks and re-engineered versions of "The Sentinel", kept interest alive. Pallas persevered on and off for several years, and in 1999 released a comeback album, "Beat the Drum". This featured a harder sound, returning to the band's classic rock roots but still retained a progressive sound with glimpses of the epic on tracks such as album closer, "Fragments of The Sun". This was enough to revive interest in the band, and saw the internet become an important component in their career. By now the band was a spare time activity for its members, but still they managed regular studio output and occasional short tours of Europe and North America. "The Cross & the Crucible", a loose concept album exploring the historical tension between religion and science was released in 2001. "The Dreams of Men" was released in 2005, supplemented by Paul Anderson on violin, and the classical singer, Pandy Arthur.