Released in February 1990 by Peaceville Records, it features the band's early death-doom style.

All songs written by Gregor MacKintosh and Nick HolmesThe album was recorded at The Academy studio in 1989.

Female vocals on "Breeding Fear" were performed by Kay Field.

The song "Internal Torment II" also appears on the Peaceville Records compilation Vile Vibes.

The cover illustration was done by Duncan Fegredo of Exploding Head Designs in 1989.