 In September 2012, Matt Ryan and Dean Ramirez had left the band, and on February 23, 2013 unveiled their own project with Ethan White, Sleepless in December, with Ryan on vocals, Ramirez on lead guitar and White on rhythm guitar and backing vocals.On April 5, 2013, it was confirmed that John Martian & Ethan White had returned to the band, while James Lemos had left.The first single from their sophomore album, "Deathgaze" was released on May 14.