Beyond the Sixth Seal is a side-project band of Mike McKenzie and Greg Weeks of The Red Chord.
In the summer of 2000, bassist Adam Wentworth (The Red Chord) joined up with BTSS to record their debut EP A Homicide Divine in early 2001.
After a European tour and a series of shows in the United States, writing for the full length began.
The first to join was Matt Woods (American Nightmare) on bass, followed shortly after by Mike McKenzie (also of The Red Chord) on vocals.
The album was released in 2002 on German label Lifeforce Records and Beyond the Sixth Seal disbanded the following year in 2003.