The lineup consisted of Dennis Lyxzén (vocals), Inge Johansson (bass), Lars Strömberg (guitar), and Ludwig Dahlberg (drums).

Additionally, according to the liner notes of their debut album, The First Conspiracy, the band sought to challenge music's role as a Spectacle—a concept derived from Guy Debord's work, The Society of the Spectacle.

Widely regarded as one of the finest examples of situationist-influenced punk rock, Survival Sickness showcased the band's revolutionary ideology with biting lyrics and infectious rhythms.

With the addition of Almgren's organ playing, The (International) Noise Conspiracy created a sound that extended beyond the boundaries of typical punk music.

The band's first tour outside their homeland of Sweden took them to China, where they performed in illegal and hidden rock clubs while Chinese police reportedly waited outside armed with guns and nightsticks.

The band's lead singer described their music as similar to The Hives but with a political edge, as The (International) Noise Conspiracy incorporates a strong Situationist agenda into some of their work, exemplified by songs like "Capitalism Stole My Virginity."

In an interview for Rockstar.tv on 28 August, they announced plans to name the album The Cross of My Calling, stating it would feature "mystical" lyrics and a more soulful sound.