It was announced for release on September 9, 2022,[9] then delayed to October 28, 2022,[10] due to supply chain issues.

[11] Six singles were released ahead of Exile, including "Silence the World", "Defense Mechanism", and "Godless", featuring vocals from Tom S. Englund (Evergrey) and Max Cavalera (ex-Sepultura, Soulfly),[12] and a guitar solo by Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) respectively.

[13] It marks Faulkner's first studio recording since suffering an aortic rupture and dissection and subsequent 10-hour surgery.

In conjunction with the album, a four-part comic series written by Ryan Clark was released, and in September the band embarked on an anniversary tour celebrating 20 years since their official debut.

[16] The deluxe also includes six storyline interludes, complete with voiceovers and sound effects.