[8] This is the band's first studio album since Verminous (2020), marking the longest gap between studio albums in their career, and their first after the death of former lead vocalist Trevor Strnad, with Brian Eschbach taking over vocals.

While no cause of death was given, the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was provided at the end of the band's statement.

It was also announced that rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Brian Eschbach would become the band's new lead vocalist and that Ryan Knight would be returning to the band as its new rhythm guitarist.

[11][12][13] On June 13, 2024, the Black Dahlia Murder announced Servitude with the release of its lead single, "Aftermath".

[14] Eschbach spoke about the soundscape of the album: "We wanted that very aggressive Black Dahlia melodic death metal feel coming right at you.