Kataklysm has announced the postponement of its scheduled September 18 show in Dubai, rescheduling it for 2027. The decision was made due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite the promoters having been "excellent and accommodating" throughout the planning process. The band expressed regret for the disruption but reaffirmed their commitment to performing in Dubai in the future.

The band's latest album, Goliath, was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas and Studio City, and The Cabin in Orlando. It was produced by J-F Dagenais, with mixing and mastering handled by Chris Clancy and legendary engineer Colin Richardson. The album's visual identity was developed through the work of world-renowned illustrator Eliran Kantor, whose macabre artwork reflects the album's themes of David vs. Goliath.