 After further touring in support of the album, the group went on hiatus with Albro auditioning for "The Project" (later known as Velvet Revolver) during this time.The group returned in 2004, recording and releasing "The Heavy", working again with producer Rick Parashar, the same year through DRT Entertainment/Nitrus Records.The group toured in support of the album, however, after an October concert later that year, however, Weber suffered a seizure before being rushed to a hospital.