The album is the first to feature the band's new line-up with original member Alex Scouten taking over guitar duties while former guitarist Joe Cafarella handles full-time vocals for the first time.

The first 1,000 albums sold will also feature a DVD, STEMM's first ever, that will document several aspects of the band and the recording process for Blood Scent.

[2][3] During a recent interview, vocalist Joe Cafarella talked at length about the new album, saying This new STEMM CD is our 'Vulgar Display of Power.'

[4] The band was sending their second single "House of Cards" to rock radio on August 10, 2009.

He was replaced by Mario Nobilio in 2011 who appears in STEMM's final album Crossroads.