Welcome to the Masquerade is the fifth studio album by Canadian Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch.

"[3] “Between the economy and everything else, this is as good a time as has ever been to drop our stereotypes — all the stuff that separates us — and get down to the black and white of loving people as God intended it to be,” McNevan suggests.

[9] Allmusic.com also had high praise for the album "the band's full-scale audio assault makes it difficult to imagine that they could ever top the crystal-clear production and deliberate crunch of Masquerade.

Each track is propelled by muscular riffs, fighting its way into permanent memory alongside the greatest mainstream rock bands of the decade," their review states.

[11] "Bring Me To Life" was available for free download during June 2009 from the band's site if an email address was provided.

Both "Fire It Up" and "Bring Me To Life" were added to the band's live set list before the album was released.

The band announced a Fall 2009 tour to support Welcome to The Masquerade, sharing the stage with Jars of Clay, AA Talks, B.Reith, FM Static and This Beautiful Republic.

On September 3, 2009, on the Tooth and Nail podcast, McNevan confirmed that a music video was in pre-production for "Fire It Up".

"Invitation/Welcome to the Masquerade" was used for the 2010 Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Playoff video played before each game at Joe Louis Arena.

[citation needed] "Fire It Up" is the theme tune of the Backdraft monster truck, driven by Jeremy Slifko.

[citation needed] All tracks are written by Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere & Trevor McNevanAll tracks are written by Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere & Trevor McNevanIn 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.