Hope for the Dying explained

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.

History

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]

Discography

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

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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hope for the Dying, "Hope for the Dying EP" Review . Estabrooks, Timothy . November 24, 2008. Jesus Freak Hideout .
2. Outburn. Hope for the Dying . . 83 . 1542-1309 . March 23, 2016 . April 1, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161119070718/https://outburn.com/OUTBURN_83_Rob_Zombie_p/outburn83.htm . 2016-11-19.
3. Web site: Hope for the Dying - Hope for the Dying (album review) . Sputnikmusic . March 16, 2009 . January 12, 2013.
4. Web site: Hope for the Dying – Hope for the Dying . Teethofthedivine.com. March 30, 2020.
5. http://www.ampmagazine.com/index.php/interviews/comments/war_of_ages_vs_hope_for_the_dying/
6. Web site: I Shot Photography . July 6, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091014151120/http://www.ishotphotography.com/concerts/fdf2009/index.html . October 14, 2009 . dead . mdy-all .
7. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154870 HOPE FOR THE DYING To Release 'Dissimulation' in April
8. Web site: Hope for the Dying, "Hope for the Dying EP" Review . Jesusfreakhideout.com . November 25, 2008 . January 12, 2013.
9. Review of Aletheia. Alternative Press No. 297 (April 2013), p. 88.
10. Web site: HOPE FOR THE DYING "LEGACY" - 3/4/16. Facedown Records. March 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306202630/http://facedownrecords.com/2016/01/20/hope-for-the-dying-legacy-3416/. March 6, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
11. Web site: Hope for the Dying Streaming New Song "Transcend" . Metalunderground.com . January 12, 2013.