In an interview with Heavy Music HQ, bassist Tom Davies explained how the band's reformation stemmed from jam sessions with guitarist Eddie Glass and the frontman of Sasquatch, Keith Gibbs.

[2] He also revealed how the creative/recording process for Holy Shit contained both similarities and new aspects compared to the previous albums he's been a part of: "We kinda used to just bring finished or part song ideas/demos to rehearsals and we’d all give them a listen, learn them and make any adjustments if needed and some of the songs were also written that way too this time around.

"[2]Holy Shit introduced drummer Michael Amster of Blaak Heat to the band's lineup.

Sputnikmusic wrote in their conclusion that the album "has enough modifications to be energetic, exciting and rocking hard," but claims it doesn't "reinvent the wheel.

"[7] Echoes and Dust noted how the "album does drag in parts" yet "the good dramatically outweighs the bad" and ultimately does not tarnish the band's legacy.