Hope for the Dying

Hope for the Dying
Hope for the Dying- Josh Ditto, Brendan Hengle, James Houseman, Jack Daniels
Background information
Origin	Jonesboro, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Christian metal, [1] progressive death metal [2]
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Facedown
Members	Josh Ditto James Houseman Jack Daniels Brendan Hengle

Hope for the Dying also known as HFTD is an American Christian progressive metal band from Jonesboro, Illinois, United States.

History

The band formed in 2006 and released a self-titled EP in April 2008, ^[3] which was later repackaged as an album and released via Strike First Records, an imprint label of Facedown Records, on November 25, 2008. With that, Hope for the Dying became the first band with an album released on the relaunched label. ^[4] 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 official debut 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]

Discography

Date of Release	Title	Label
April 29, 2008	Hope for the Dying (EP)	Drop Something
April 26, 2011	Dissimulation [11]	Facedown Records
March 19, 2013	Aletheia
March 4, 2016	Legacy

Members

Current members

• Josh Ditto – lead vocals, keyboards (2006–present)
• James Houseman – lead guitar, backup vocals (2006–present)
• Jack Daniels – rhythm guitar, bass, backup vocals (2006–present)
• Brendan Hengle – drums, bass, guitars (May 2010 – 2013, 2014–present)

Former members

• James Red Cloud – bass (2006–2007, 2008)
• Brice Voyles – drums (2006–2009)
• Zach Gowen – bass (2008)
• Jacob Capps – bass (2008–September 2009)
• Jesse Fleming – drums (2009–January 2010)
• Ryan Dillon – bass (September 2009 – March 2010)
• E.J. Sugars – drums (January–March 2010)
• Chris Owens – bass (May 2010–September 2010)

Session musicians

• Kaleb Luebchow (May 2013–2014) (deceased 2022)

Timeline

References

1. Estabrooks, Timothy (November 24, 2008). "Hope for the Dying, "Hope for the Dying EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout.
2. Outburn (April 1, 2016). "Hope for the Dying". Outburn (83). ISSN   1542-1309. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
3. "Hope for the Dying - Hope for the Dying (album review)". Sputnikmusic. March 16, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
4. "Hope for the Dying – Hope for the Dying". Teethofthedivine.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
5. Archived March 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
6. "I Shot Photography". Archived from the original on October 14, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
7. HOPE FOR THE DYING To Release 'Dissimulation' in April. Blabbermouth.net, March 3, 2011.
8. "Hope for the Dying, "Hope for the Dying EP" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. November 25, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
9. Review of Aletheia. Alternative Press No. 297 (April 2013), p. 88.
10. "HOPE FOR THE DYING "LEGACY" - 3/4/16". Facedown Records. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
11. "Hope for the Dying Streaming New Song "Transcend"". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved January 12, 2013.

External links

• Official website
• Artist Profile at Strike First Records
• Hope For The Dying Interview with Outburn Magazine
• Hope For The Dying Interview with HM Magazine