It was released on June 7, 2011 through Relapse Records in CD, LP and digital download formats.

[6] According to Mike Hill, the album title is a reference to the channel of darkness, or shadow, that is cast upon the earth in the moment when the moon obscures the sun during a solar eclipse.

The new record deals more with reflections on death, endings and the sort of existential cynicism that can easily creep into your consciousness living in a world where there seems be an incredible level of detachment.

"[8] Decibel Magazine ranked Path of Totality number one in their Top 40 Extreme Albums of 2011 list.

[9] Path of Totality album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes[10] Tombs Additional musicians Production Art