Since forming in November of 2006, Jonesboro, IL band Hope for the Dying has been doing things their way and getting the job done. When Josh, James, Jack, Ryan and Jesse pile into their van and hit the road for their DIY tours, their single-minded tenacity takes over. The band's doggedness has propelled them through grueling DIY tours in support of their self-titled album (April 08), including 8 shows in 6 days at the 2008 Cornerstone Music Festival. The band's craving to win "the battle for metal supremacy" demands that they carry on even in the worst of traveling circumstances, which can sometimes mean below-freezing temperatures without a working heater. Hope for the Dying have a love of their craft that catapults them out of their local scene and has them "constantly traveling the land in search of new places to conquer."
With models ranging from Iron Maiden and Queensryche to Unearth and All That Remains, the members boast the "bringing together of influences as vast as the seven seas, ranging from the metal of years past to the modern kings of metal that reign today." By combining their superior individual abilities and unique musicianship to produce the 80s influenced progressive metal fans have come to expect, Hope for the Dying prove the sincerity behind their determination to push forward into previously uncharted territory.
Hope for the Dying released their debut self-titled full length with Strikefirst Records in November 2008.
Cant wait to see you guys on the 29th at the Granada. It will be my first Hope for the Dying concert, Ive wanted to see you guys since January and Im just now getting to do so.
I went to your show in Rushville, Indiana and was awesome.... You guys played awesome and everyone around here is still talking about how bad ass you were... keep up the good work and hope you can play here again sometime lol and i like how we were your favorite show even though we were your first show
i went to your show at the filling station last nite . it was great. you guys rock. i dont usually gett into tht kinda music but WOW! tht was awsome. i hopeyou guys continue to do well and ur travels are safe. i would most deff. love to see you guys back in town sometime. ! thanks for the show last nite. god bless you guys! keep safe .. tiffany ♥ !
Have magically awesome day & don’t dare to be serious...[lol] cause u must love the moment, although flowers grow out of dark moments, therefore, each moment is vital & it affects the whole & life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed...in colorful way....[lol] Remember that life is like a hot bath- it feels good while you’re in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get[hahahh]
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hey, if you think about it shoot me a reminder a day or two before you come to wichita so i can be sure to make it to the show since i missed the last one. maybe i'll bring you cookies or something haha
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I love your style! In touch with "tradition," yet shaping it into something totally unique and new and YOU! Can't wait to see you in Cherokee, IA on the 15th!
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