The songs "Kemp", "Man or Mouse", and "Battery Check" were each released as singles with accompanying music videos.

In April 2001, Millencolin were reportedly writing and rehearsing new material in their hometown Örebro, Sweden, in anticipation of recording their next album with Mark Trombino.

[12] On 7 March 2002, the music video for "Kemp" was posted online; it was animated by Kalle Haglund, the former vocalist of Voice of a Generation.

[7] While on tour in the US, drummer Fredrik Larzon injured his elbow, which required him to fly back to Sweden for surgery; he was temporarily replaced by Thomas Falk of Bombshell Rocks.

[19][20] Prior to the start of the east coast leg, the tour was cancelled due to family issues.