13 is also the band's only studio album with guitarist Nico Santora, bassist Stephen Bruner and drummer Eric Moore, and features five of Suicidal Tendencies' former members (Mike Clark, Ron Bruner, Dave Hildago, Josh Paul, and Tim "Rawbiz" Williams), who are credited as "additional musicians".

Further, there were extensive reports that many tracks had been recorded with longtime producer Paul Northfield, known for his work with progressive metal bands like Dream Theater, Queensrÿche and Rush.

[2] In January 2003, it was reported that Suicidal Tendencies were set to enter the studio later in the month to begin work on the album.

However, by the end of the month we should have a good idea as to how we plan on proceeding, and what we hope to accomplish musically and individually in the coming year.

[4] On October 21, 2004, Suicidal Tendencies announced on their official website that they were still working on the new album and stated that this had "been a major highlight, proud spot and focal point for the band in terms of creativity and ability to move forward with its various musical and visual projects."

[5] Later that month, the band issued the following statement in an effort to clear up possible misunderstandings with regards to their new project Return to Venice and the Suicidal Tendencies album.

[7] On March 3, 2006, Suicidal Tendencies posted the following update on the new album on their official website: The new stuff is sounding great.

Paul Northfield flew home and we're gonna live with the tracks for awhile, and he'll be back next month to make any changes and do the final mixes.

Produced by Suicidal frontman Mike Muir, the album includes 13 tracks of the type of petulant, cathartic, thrashy hardcore the band is known for and includes cameos by Larry Linkogle and Jimmy Fitzpatrick of Metal Mulisha as well as a gang of professional skaters adding their voices to the track "Show Some Love...