band "due to personal and artistic differences". The band clarified that the restraining order was a legal precaution, intended to keep the band, the crew, and their fans safe. The band also addressed Shekoski's alleged hanging threat, saying "Even and especially in the toughest times, the threat of suicide should never be taken lightly." The band had also been disappointed that TMZ had published the information and requested privacy on the matter. Following a hearing in August 2018, the judge rejected the band's request to make the order permanent citing a lack of evidence of any threats made by Shekoski. Shekoski's attorney issued a statement stating, "the failed move for a permanent restraining order was nothing more than a ruse" to cheat his client out of royalties for the band's album, "The Canyon."" According to Shekoski's website, "After his dismissal, [he] did not reach out to any publications, nor his former bandmates, despite the press stating the contrary." In 2019, Shekoski filed suit against The Used for royalties and damages. The dispute was resolved amicably and settled out of court. They released a limited edition vinyl EP, Live from Maida Vale, on Record Store Day 2019. It is the first release to feature Joey Bradford on guitar. After the release, they signed with a new record label called Big Noise Music Group. They headlined the first annual Rockstar energy drink Disrupt tour, which was intended to fill the void left by the change of concept of the Warped Tour. The band started recording the album in June and finished recording it after the Disrupt Festival tour in November. The album was produced by John Feldmann who produced most of their studio albums. The first single and music video from the upcoming album, "Blow Me", was released on December 6. A second single and video "Paradise Lost, a poem by John Milton" was released February 7. A third single and video "Cathedral Bell" was released April 17. The album, Heartwork, was released on April 24, 2020. A year and a half later on September 10, 2021 the band released a deluxe version of Heartwork with 11 b-sides recorded during the session. In October 2021 the band recorded 11 songs in 11 days for their next album. The first single "Fuck You" was released in October 2022. They spent 7 more days in the studio in February 2023. A second single "People