I think I said this above, but as far as the first album and the live release: I think I would say I was in "auto-buy" mode for the first album. But I liked what I had heard before release anyway, so I was going to buy it no matter what. I liked the first album. A lot. Still do.
I also really liked the live performance when I saw them on tour. ...for the most part. The stage banter was incredibly immature and offputting at times. Derek's stage presence and general demeanor outside the show was also a bit offputting. But if I had no prior context, it would likely have come off as very minor. But the performance of the music itself and the overall showmanship were great. I was looking forward to the live release. Having heard it and seen the clips that have been posted, I'm not interested.
Given everything that has played out, I am no longer in "auto-buy" mode with their material, and more "wait and see" mode. I think I will probably buy the new one, but it will depend on what I hear as we get closer. I do like the first song and find it to be pretty on par with the first album (which, again, I really liked), so that's a good sign. And I like the context provided by that JSS promo clip. That said, I find it funny and ironic (in light of some things they have said) that the two former DT members did not immediately recognize that the intro to their new song is HEAVILY reminiscent of a distinctive note/chord progression from New Millenium combined with the intro to Lines in the Sand. That doesn't take away from the song at all. But it's hilarious that Derek and Mike apparently never realized that.