 The band began working on new material in early 2005, however, drummer Chris Wilson soon left the band and was replaced by Dean Butterworth.The group took a break to focus on their personal lives before reconvening in early 2006, and eventually reconnecting with producer Don Gilmore.He was dismissive of the new material that the band showed him, and on his recommendation Benji and Joel Madden left Los Angeles, California and settled in Vancouver, Canada.