The Devil (album)

On May 31, "Down In Flames" and "The Fall" were confirmed as songs for a new vocal album,[10] and were completed on November 7.[11] Details for the first chapter were later released on November 14, and both songs were confirmed to make up the first chapter, they were made available for pre-order on November 19[12] and were finally released on December 17.

Bret confirmed as of April 4, 2014, that the two tracks from Chapter 2 were finished,[13] with both tracks being confirmed as "Enemy"[14] and "Ready, Aim, Fire".[15] In an episode of "Ask Blue Stahli" titled "Ambience", he announced that a new track, later revealed to be "The Beginning", for the second chapter was completed and awaiting release.[16] On June 25, it was announced that Chapter 2 would be released on July 29, 2014,[17] the track listing for Chapter 2 was released two days later.[18] Chapter 02 was released on July 29, 2014, as planned.[19]

In late August, Bret mentioned working on a new track, "Not Over 'Til We Say So",[20] that would appear on the album. On October 10, in a "Stahlivision" video, Bret revealed that "Not Over 'Til We Say So" was almost done, and that Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies had contributed bass and vocals to the track.[21] It was later released as a single on February 16, 2015.[22]

In an episode of Ask Blue Stahli titled "Sing Like a Lady", he conceded that Chapter 02 was "the last chapter for this album", and that he was now working on releasing the remainder of The Devil as soon as possible.[23]

Vocal work for the album was complete on July 20, 2015,[24] and the tracklist was being arranged.[25]