 Tim "Ripper" Owens makes his final appearance as lead singer on this record, as well.Also, this was bassist Dennis Hayes' first appearance on an Iced Earth album, though he only appears on two songs.Former Iced Earth lead guitarist Tim Mills is featured on "Reflections", and co-wrote both that song and "Infiltrate and Assimilate" (as well as "I Walk Alone" on the next album).