Mind Control retains the band's 2008 lineup with the exception of drummer Kevin Miller who was replaced by Richie Monica.

The band's fourth album would be produced by Brett Hestla, former touring bassist for Creed, and initially given a July 21 release date.

"[2] However, as all Tantric band members live in different cities across the United States, Mind Control was written piecemeal.

In an interview with The Flint Journal, Hugo Ferreira discussed the album's production: Ferreira also elaborated on performing for the US military in Korea and the meaning behind Mind Control and its title track: Within a few months of sharing and developing songs separately, the bandmates had written nearly thirty songs.

The music video for "Mind Control" was shot in Nashville with director Mason Dixon, who previously directed "Down and Out".