[5] After extensive worldwide touring in support of their second album, Sound Awake, Karnivool took a break in 2010 so that vocalist Ian Kenny could work with his other band, Birds of Tokyo.

[6] The band would reconvene in 2011, when they would alternate between working on writing new music and performing on their "Melodias Frescas" tour through Australia.

[3] Drew Goddard said about the album title: "Asymmetry to me is about two sides of the coin and the beauty in imperfection.

[3] The first studio track from the album to be heard was "The Refusal", which was first played on radio station Triple J on 19 May 2013.

"[16] The AU Review gave the album 8.9 out of 10, stating that "the fantastic metal riffs and punishing drumbeats that are scattered in amongst the quieter, almost contemplative moments on the record really make it shine and stand out amongst the other Karnivool records..."[1] The Music gave the album a positive review, saying that "Asymmetry is challenging and complex yet intricate and delicate at times.