This process took place over the course of a week with producer Machine (Lamb of God, Every Time I Die, Clutch) in Croydon before relocating to Austin, Texas in September to begin recording.

[3] Second single, title track "Here's to the Fatigue", followed on 18 September with the band also announcing a six-date UK tour that winter in support of the release.

[4] Discussing what do expect from their sophomore effort, drummer and vocalist Lewis Williams explained that "the new songs focus a lot on becoming disillusioned with your life and more emotionally weary with age.

"[8] Writing for Hit the Floor, James Fitzgerald commended the band's evolution, noting, "Press to MECO have built upon the solid foundation of their debut, delivering an album that's not just technically impressive but also filled with undeniably massive tunes.

"[9] In a four out of five star review, Punknews praised the album's production, stating, "It feels huge (especially for a 3-piece), with a perfect combination of power and sheen that emphasises equally the strength of technical ability and vocal work.