After their third album, Awaken the Guardian, was released, Arch was asked to quit his job or leave the band.

Financial obligations made it impossible for Arch to quit his job, and he argued that he had shown 100% commitment to the band throughout the years.

The EP includes musicians Jim Matheos, Mike Portnoy and Joey Vera, all of whom Arch worked with at some point in the past.

The EP shows that Arch's vocal ability had not decreased over the years, likely due to his long break from touring.

On January 19, 2011, it was announced that Arch had reunited with Jim Matheos and the rest of the members in Fates Warning (minus Ray Alder) to record a full-length for a new band, simply titled Arch/Matheos.