The band asked fans for support through GoFundMe and originally intended to not release another full-length studio project, focusing on singles and smaller portions of music made at a faster rate.

After further thought and discussions with fans, the band decided to record and release a new album, while still utilizing the advantages of quicker music roll-outs that come with independence.

They also announced that touring drummer Dan Johnson will join the band full-time as their fourth member, thus making a four-piece lineup since 2014.

[12] On January 10, 2020, the band announced that their upcoming seventh studio album titled Declaration is set for release on April 10, 2020.

An emotional ballad akin to 'Of These Chains' and 'Hymn for the Missing' would have been a welcome inclusion, but as it stands, this is quite easily the rock album to beat this year.

"[16] In his review for Riff magazine, Max Heilman wrote, "These guys could have given in to trends, or at least laid off the classical element, but they know what works best for them.