It's been six years since Mallman's last marathon performance (Marathon 1 happened Sept 10-11 1999, and Marathon 2 took place September 4-6, 2004).

This Piece is representative of one of indie rock's unsung heros life's undertaking. "This piece represents 3 marathons. Each phase is 26 hours long, like a Marathon is 26 miles. The first phase is called 'A Giant Wave,' the second 'Blood Flow,' and the 3rd "Liquid Moth."" The 3 phases of the song will be performed consecutively, without breaks, totaling 78 hours.

When asked recently if he was planning on setting a world record, Mallman declined, saying, "I am not a magician or a stuntman attempting to set a world record. I am a professional musician. I seek to expose the raw nerve of creativity itself."