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, 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. Before its retirement in 2006, Strike First Records had signed bands like War of Ages.

They toured as part of Facedown Fest 2009 in April 2009 and have also toured independently.

The group's official debut album, Dissimulation, was released in April 2011 by Facedown Records.HOPE FOR THE DYING To Release 'Dissimulation' in April. Blabbermouth.net, March 3, 2011.

The Christian faith has a profound influence in the lyrics and motivation of the band.

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.Review of Aletheia. Alternative Press No. 297 (April 2013), p. 88.

Legacy was released on March 4, 2016, by Facedown Records.

Discography Date of releaseTitleLabelApril 29, 2008Hope for the Dying (EP)Drop SomethingApril 26, 2011Dissimulation Facedown Records March 19, 2013AletheiaMarch 4, 2016Legacy

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

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