The plan to record with Patton was in place before a replacement vocalist had been found.

Despite having begun work on their debut album (already postponed for Grae's operational tour) this was delayed further until a replacement vocalist could be found.

In search of a replacement vocalist, Blackmore set his own sights on 19-year-old singer Terry Reid.

He came back later when the band was not satisfied with their replacement vocalist.

It would be another two years before Dream Theater had a replacement vocalist.

On February 9, 2009, the band announced that a replacement vocalist was found, whose information would soon be added to their website after an extensive overhaul.

Vocal tracking began early March 2012; although it was unclear who had been selected as the replacement vocalist.

The replacement vocalist became Helen Vogt, who still sings with the band.

They had hired Mitch Harris of Napalm Death as their replacement vocalist.

Swedish singer Jonna Sailon joined the band as the replacement vocalist.