Hope for the Dying | |
Origin: | Jonesboro, Illinois, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2006–present |
Genre: | Christian metal,[1] progressive death metal[2] |
Label: | Facedown |
Current Members: | Josh Ditto James Houseman Jack Daniels Brendan Hengle |
Hope for the Dying also known as HFTD is an American Christian metal band from Jonesboro, Illinois, United States. The band formed in 2006 and released their first album (a self-titled EP) in April 2008,[3] the album was later repackaged and released with Strike First Records on November 25, 2008.
In November 2008, Hope for the Dying became the first band with an album released on the relaunched label Strike First Records,[4] an imprint label of Facedown Records. Before its retirement in 2006 Strike First Records had signed bands like War of Ages.[5]
They toured as part of Facedown Fest 2009 in April 2009[6] and have also toured independently.[3]
The group's second album, Dissimulation, was released in April 2011 by Facedown Records.[7]
The Christian faith has a profound influence in the lyrics[8] and motivation of the band.[5]
In 2013 the band has announced on their Facebook page that they will release a new album called Aletheia on March 19 on Facedown Records.[9]
Legacy was released on March 4, 2016, by Facedown Records.[10]
Date of Release | Title | Label |
April 29, 2008 | Hope for the Dying (EP) | Drop Something |
November 25, 2008 | Hope for the Dying | Facedown Records |
April 26, 2011 | Dissimulation[11] | |
March 19, 2013 | Aletheia | |
March 4, 2016 | Legacy |
Current members
Former members
Session musicians
Timeline
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