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For Today
For Today from left to right: Mike Reynolds, David Morrison, Mattie Montgomery, Brandon Leitru, Ryan Leitru
For Today from left to right: Mike Reynolds, David Morrison,Mattie Montgomery,Brandon Leitru, Ryan Leitru
Background information
OriginSioux City, Iowa,U.S.
GenresMetalcore
Christian metal[1][2][3][4][5]
Years active2005–2016
LabelsFacedown,Razor & Tie,Nuclear Blast
Past membersRyan Leitru
Mattie Montgomery
Brandon Leitru
David Puckett
Jim Hughes
Matt Tyler
Jon Lauters
Brennan Schaeuble
David Morrison
Mike Reynolds
Sam Penner

For Todaywas an AmericanChristian metalcore[4][2][3]band fromSioux City, Iowa,formed in 2005. They released two EPs,Your Moment, Your Life, Your TimeandPrevailer,and six full-length albums:Ekklesiain, 2008,Portraitsin 2009,Breakerin 2010,Immortalin 2012,Fight the Silencein 2014, andWakein 2015.

The band split up in 2016.[7]

History[edit]

For Today was founded in 2005 by Ryan Leitru, Mike Reynolds, David Morrison, and Jon Lauters. Lauters and vocalist Matt Tyler, who joined the band shortly after its formation, (who later became known as Madison Skylights) left the band soon after, and were replaced byMattie Montgomery(formerly ofBesieged) and Brennan Schaeuble. Schaeuble was replaced by Ryan's brother Brandon. On April 1, 2008, they released their first studio album, produced byFacedown Records,Ekklesia[8](a Biblical term from theKoine Greekthat typically denotes the collective people of God; it is usually translated as 'the Body of Christ' or 'the Church').[9][10]Their second album,Portraits,was released on June 9, 2009,[11]on the same label, and peaked at No. 15 of theBillboardChristian albums chart. Different Biblical personalities are portrayed on the album: the Prophets Ezekiel, Joel, Elijah and Isaiah, and Nicodemus the Pharisee, Zacharias, Saul (Paul) of Tarsus and Immanuel (Jesus). The final track on the album, 'Talmidim' (which denotes the disciples of a rabbi, here referring to all disciples of Jesus -Christians) quotes Ezekiel 36:26-28 and describes what it means to be a Christian.

Upon signing withRazor & Tie,the band was in the recording studio on January 6, 2012 until February 8, 2012 at The Machine Shop in New Jersey. They also announced that Will Putney, who had produced their previous releaseBreaker,would produce this album. The album's first single, "Fearless", was released on March 6, 2012. They headlined the Fight the Silence Tour based on their new album in March 2012 and toured alongsideA Skylit Drive,Stick to Your Guns,MyChildren MyBride,andMake Me Famous.[12]The new album,Immortal,was released on May 29, 2012.[13]They played atWarped Tour 2012.[14]

On June 15, 2012, it was announced that drummer David Morrison had stepped down from For Today to do missionary work in South America with Extreme Nazarene Ministries. David Puckett (formerly ofThe Crimson Armada) was announced as the new drummer.[15]Rhythm guitarist Mike Reynolds also left the band in early 2013, in order for him and his wife to enroll in Bible college and work toward full-time missions work in theMiddle East.[16]This announcement came after controversial comments that Reynolds made onTwitterin which he said "There was no such thing as a homosexual Christian."[16]The backlash sparked by his comments prompted action byMattie Montgomery,who posted a response on YouTube where he gave his phone number and offered his heart and time to anyone who wanted to talk about what had been said, pray, vent about religion, or just seek advice.[16]Reynolds was replaced by formerIn the Midst of Lionsguitarist Sam Penner.[17]

On April 2, 2013, the band released a new EP,Prevailer,with four new songs, one acoustic track, and a DVD, of live band footage and a documentary of the band's history.[18]

On October 24, 2013, the band released a new video, "Fight the Silence", on their official YouTube channel. According to the description of the video, the band will be releasing a new album in 2014.[19][20][better source needed] They joinedWe Came as Romans,Texas in July,Woe, Is Me,andThe Word Aliveon the Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour from January to February 2011.[21]

On April 15, 2015, Samuel Penner announced he parted ways with the band for various reasons.[22]In the mid-2015, Jim Hughes, guitarist of metal bandColossusand long time friend of the band joined as bassist,[23][24]with Brandon taking over guitars for Penner. On July 30, 2015, the band announced that they had signed withNuclear Blast,and their new album would be released through the label.[24]On August 21, 2015, the band initiated pre-orders for their new album,Wake,which was released on October 2, 2015, and a new music video titled "Broken Lens".[25]

On July 5, 2016, the band announced via Facebook they will embark on a farewell tour and will disband after the tour ends.[26][27]Before disbanding, two members of the band, Ryan (lead guitar) and Brandon Leitru (bass guitarist), formed a new band calledNothing Left,with members ofSilent PlanetandA Bullet for Pretty Boy.[6]The band played their last show on December 18, 2016 with Silent Planet,Oh, Sleeper,Norma Jean and Fit for a King.[28]

On October 22, 2018, Montgomery announced that the band would be playing on October 28, for a tribute show that We Came as Romans organized forKyle Pavone,making it clear that this would not be a reunion.[29]

Name[edit]

Montgomery stated the band selected the name while only one member was a Christian but that it "sounded cool" but have since transformed the meaning to be scriptural.[30]

Members[edit]

Timeline

Discography[edit]

For Today discography
Studio albums6
Music videos12
EPs2

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[31] 		US
Heat.
[32] 		US
Indie.
[33] 		US
Rock
[34] 		US
Hard Rock
[35] 		US
Christ.
[36]
Ekklesia
  • Released:April 1, 2008
  • Label:Facedown
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — — — — —
Portraits
  • Released:June 9, 2009
  • Label: Facedown
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 14 40 — — 15
Breaker
  • Released:August 31, 2010
  • Label: Facedown
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 54 — 8 20 8 3
Immortal
  • Released:May 29, 2012
  • Label:Razor & Tie
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 15 — 3 7 1 1
Fight the Silence
  • Released:February 4, 2014
  • Label: Razor & Tie
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 32 — 4 7 2 2
Wake
  • Released:October 2, 2015
  • Label:Nuclear Blast
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 67 — 17 9 10 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs[edit]

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[31] 		US
Indie.
[33] 		US
Rock
[34] 		US
Hard Rock
[35] 		US
Christ.
[36]
Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time
  • Released:2006
  • Label: independent
  • Formats: CD
 — — — — —
Prevailer
  • Released:April 2, 2013
  • Label:Razor & Tie
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 47 12 14 2 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos[edit]

Title From the album
"Agape" Ekklesia
"Saul of Tarsus (The Messenger)" Portraits
"Devastator" Breaker
"Seraphim"
"Fearless" Immortal
"Foundation"
"Flesh and Blood" Prevailer
"Fight the Silence" Fight the Silence
"Break the Cycle"
"Molotov"
"Broken Lens" Wake
"Bitter Roots"
"No Truth, No Sacrifice"

References[edit]

  1. ^Jones, Kim."Top 8 Christian Metal Bands".About.com.Archived fromthe originalon January 31, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 29,2016.
  2. ^ab"For Today Discography, For Today Artist Database, For Today Lyrics".Jesusfreakhideout.com.RetrievedFebruary 12,2013.
  3. ^abFor TodayatAllMusic
  4. ^ab"For Today: Sioux City's metalcore masters set to visit the UK in November — For Today".Crossrhythms.co.uk. August 6, 2010.RetrievedFebruary 12,2013.
  5. ^Pernell Fowler."For Today – Immortal – Review | So, Bring on Mixed Reviews".Bringonmixedreviews.com. Archived fromthe originalon February 5, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 12,2013.
  6. ^abDickman, Maggie (October 26, 2016)."For Today members form heavy new band, debut new song — listen".Alternative Press.RetrievedOctober 26,2016.
  7. ^"For Today – After over 11 years as a band, 6 full length... - Facebook".Facebook.RetrievedJuly 6,2016.
  8. ^"Ekklesia Review – For Today – Compact Discs – Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com".Ultimate Guitar Archive.July 4, 2008.RetrievedJuly 27,2010.
  9. ^"Strong's Greek: 1577. ἐκκλησία (ekklésia) -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation".RetrievedJanuary 2,2017.
  10. ^"BibleGateway.com – Topical Index: ekklesia".RetrievedJanuary 2,2017.
  11. ^"Portraits Review – For Today – Compact Discs – Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com".Ultimate Guitar Archive.October 7, 2009.RetrievedJuly 27,2010.
  12. ^Pelt, Doug Van (2011)."For Today announce headlining tour".HM Magazine.Archived fromthe originalon April 18, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 21,2017.
  13. ^Ken (April 18, 2012)."FOR TODAY'S NEW STUDIO ALBUM" IMMORTAL "RELEASE DATE NOW SET FOR MAY 29TH".Highwire Daze.RetrievedJanuary 21,2017.
  14. ^"Bands / 2013 Vans Warped Tour / Tickets on Sale Now / For Today".Vanswarpedtour.com. Archived fromthe originalon February 17, 2012.RetrievedJanuary 12,2013.
  15. ^"For Today Drummer Quits Band To Become A Missionary".Blabbermouth. June 16, 2012.RetrievedDecember 18,2019.
  16. ^abc"For Today Guitarist Mike Reynolds Leaves Band After Firestorm Over Anti-Gay Comments".Loudwire.January 12, 2013.
  17. ^"For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds leaves band".Lambgoat. January 11, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 21,2017.
  18. ^"Amazon listing".Amazon.RetrievedSeptember 14,2013.
  19. ^For Today – Fight The Silence *NEW SONG*.YouTube.October 23, 2013.RetrievedApril 29,2015.[dead YouTube link]
  20. ^"For Today Streaming New Single" Fight The Silence "".Theprp.com.October 24, 2013.RetrievedJuly 8,2020.
  21. ^"Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour".
  22. ^Sharp, Tyler (April 15, 2015)."For Today kick out guitarist Samuel Penner".Alternative Press.RetrievedApril 29,2015.
  23. ^"Jim Hughes Joins For Today".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021.RetrievedJune 6,2015.
  24. ^abVallecillo, Alix (July 30, 2015)."For Today signs New Record deal with Nuclear Blast".Metal Insider.RetrievedAugust 6,2015.
  25. ^For Today."For Today".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021.RetrievedAugust 21,2015.
  26. ^For Today (July 5, 2016)."For Today (Photos)".Facebook.RetrievedJuly 5,2016.
  27. ^Childers, Chad (July 5, 2016)."For Today Reveals Plans To Split, Announce 2016 Farewell Tour".Loudwire.RetrievedJuly 5,2016.
  28. ^"Farewell Tour".Loudwire.July 5, 2016.
  29. ^Montgomery, Mattie (October 22, 2018)."This weekend we will be in Detroit".Facebook.RetrievedNovember 6,2018.
  30. ^"Mattie Montgomery interview on Indie Vision Music".Indie Vision Music. July 24, 2014.RetrievedAugust 19,2015.
  31. ^ab"For Today – Chart History: Billboard 200".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.
  32. ^"For Today – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.
  33. ^ab"For Today – Chart History: Independent Albums".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.
  34. ^ab"For Today – Chart History: Top Rock Albums".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.
  35. ^ab"For Today – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.
  36. ^ab"For Today – Chart History: Christian Albums".Billboard.Prometheus Global Media.RetrievedJanuary 8,2013.

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