Manuel Gagneux drew inspiration from non-metal artists such as Tom Waits, A Clockwork Orange composer Wendy Carlos and French composer Erik Satie during the writing of the album. Additionally, he listened to the field recordings of Alan Lomax. The album features references to Goetia, Yoruba, as well as obscure occult literature and history. The album is produced by Gagneux and Zebo Adam, mixed by Kurt Ballou, and mastered by Alan Douches.