 Blame Game attempted to do a 6-week U.S. tour in the summer of 2004 after writing new material with Asimakos, but only played a handful of these shows due to vehicle malfunction.In the winter of 2004, the band completed the writing of the "Honey and Salt" full length, and embarked on an East Coast tour.In January 2005 guitarist Ian Deaton left the band due to personal conflicts and went on to form the band God’s America (2005–2006).