"...I wanted to end on a better note with this Portal of Sorrow album because the album that came before it, All reflections drained, was not up to par and I couldn't finish up with an album that I was less than satisfied with. Now, I suppose any or all goals have been reached and there is nothing more I wish to try with Xasthur and it's time to move on..."
The lineup for this recording:
Scott - all instruments, vocals, lyrics, music
Marissa Nadler - choir, vocal flashbacks, vocal instrumentation
Pete Traux - 2 guitar solos
Portal of Sorrow is the final Xasthur album, the project which began in 1996 has concluded.