Most of the album was recorded before the departure of vocalist Gaahl and bass guitarist King ov Hell, who had intended to use the band's name and assets.

[2] The bass guitar for this album (originally performed by King ov Hell) was later re-recorded by guitarist and band founder Infernus.

In July 2008, former band members Gaahl and King—then recognised as the trademark owners of Gorgoroth by select institutions until their trademark application was deemed to be invalid in March 2009—posted a MySpace bulletin announcing that "Swedish court authorities (Malmö tingrett) have sided with Gorgoroth copyright holders Gaahl and King" against Regain Records in halting distribution of the album.

"[5] On 12 August 2008, Infernus issued a statement saying that this conflict would be decided in another trial in Malmö, Sweden; until then, a temporary injunction had stopped Regain Records from promoting and distributing the album.

[6] In late June 2009, it was announced that Gorgoroth vocalist Pest had replaced Gaahl's vocals on the album, and that in preparation for a re-release, Infernus had consulted legal representatives regarding the album and was prepared to support Regain Records in the label's ongoing legal conflict with Gaahl and King in the event his support was needed.