 Yakuza followed its release with a tour alongside Candiria and Burnt by the Sun, eventually leading to a slot on the Vans Warped Tour.Such exposure led to a record contract and the release of their second album, "Way of the Dead", through Century Media Records in 2002.Yakuza then shared the stage with Opeth, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Lacuna Coil and Mastodon.