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{{Short description|American Christian metalcore band}}
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| caption = For Today from left to right: Mike Reynolds, David Morrison, [[Mattie Montgomery]], Brandon Leitru, Ryan Leitru
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| genre = [[Metalcore]]<br>[[Christian metal]]<ref>{{cite web|first=Kim|last=Jones|title=Top 8 Christian Metal Bands|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/metalandhardrock/tp/Top-Christian-Metal-Bands.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2016|archive-date=January 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131131317/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/metalandhardrock/tp/Top-Christian-Metal-Bands.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="jfhdiscog">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/ForToday.asp |title=For Today Discography, For Today Artist Database, For Today Lyrics |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |access-date=February 12, 2013}}</ref><ref name="amband" /><ref name="crossrhythms">{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/For_Today_Sioux_Citys_metalcore_masters_set_to_visit_the_UK_in_November/40614/p1/ |title=For Today: Sioux City's metalcore masters set to visit the UK in November&nbsp;— For Today |publisher=Crossrhythms.co.uk |date=August 6, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Pernell Fowler |url=http://www.bringonmixedreviews.com/music-reviews/for-today-immortal-review/ |title=For Today&nbsp;– Immortal&nbsp;– Review &#124; So, Bring on Mixed Reviews |publisher=Bringonmixedreviews.com |access-date=February 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205121300/http://www.bringonmixedreviews.com/music-reviews/for-today-immortal-review/ |archive-date=February 5, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
| origin = [[Sioux City, Iowa|Sioux City]], [[Iowa]], U.S.
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| years_active = 2005–2016
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| genre = [[Metalcore]]<ref>{{cite web|first=Kim|last=Jones|title=Top 8 Christian Metal Bands|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/metalandhardrock/tp/Top-Christian-Metal-Bands.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate=January 29, 2016}}</ref><ref name="crossrhythms" /><ref name="jfhdiscog">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/ForToday.asp |title=For Today Discography, For Today Artist Database, For Today Lyrics |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |date= |accessdate=February 12, 2013}}</ref><ref name="amband" /><ref name="crossrhythms">{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/For_Today_Sioux_Citys_metalcore_masters_set_to_visit_the_UK_in_November/40614/p1/ |title=For Today: Sioux City's metalcore masters set to visit the UK in November&nbsp;— For Today |publisher=Crossrhythms.co.uk |date=August 6, 2010 |accessdate=February 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Pernell Fowler |url=http://www.bringonmixedreviews.com/music-reviews/for-today-immortal-review/ |title=For Today&nbsp;– Immortal&nbsp;– Review &#124; So, Bring on Mixed Reviews |publisher=Bringonmixedreviews.com |accessdate=February 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205121300/http://www.bringonmixedreviews.com/music-reviews/for-today-immortal-review/ |archivedate=February 5, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
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| associated_acts = [[Nothing Left (band)|Nothing Left]]<ref name="Nothing Left">{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_members_form_new_band_release_new_songlisten|title=For Today members form heavy new band, debut new song — listen|publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|first=Maggie|last=Dickman|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=October 26, 2016}}</ref>
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| years_active = 2005 – 2016
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| label = [[Facedown Records|Facedown]], [[Razor & Tie]], [[Nuclear Blast]]
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| associated_acts = [[Nothing Left (band)|Nothing Left]]<ref name="Nothing Left">{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_members_form_new_band_release_new_songlisten|title=For Today members form heavy new band, debut new song — listen|publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|first=Maggie|last=Dickman|date=October 26, 2016|accessdate=October 26, 2016}}</ref>
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| current_members =
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| label = [[Facedown Records|Facedown]], [[Razor & Tie]], [[Nuclear Blast]]
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| past_members = Ryan Leitru<br />[[Mattie Montgomery]]<br />Brandon Leitru<br />David Puckett<br />Jim Hughes<br />Matt Tyler<br />Jon Lauters<br />Brennan Schaeuble<br />David Morrison<br />Mike Reynolds<br />Sam Penner
| website = {{URL|fortodayband.com}}
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| current_members =
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| past_members = Ryan Leitru<br>[[Mattie Montgomery]]<br>Brandon Leitru<br>David Puckett<br>Jim Hughes<br>Matt Tyler<br>Jon Lauters<br>Brennan Schaeuble<br>David Morrison<br>Mike Reynolds<br>Sam Penner
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'''For Today''' was an American [[Christian metal]]core<ref name="crossrhythms" /><ref name="jfhdiscog" /><ref name="amband">{{Allmusic|id=p1644067|label=For Today}}</ref> band from [[Sioux City, Iowa]], formed in 2005. They have released two EPs: ''Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time'' and ''Prevailer'', and six full-length albums: ''[[Ekklesia (For Today album)|Ekklesia]]'' on April 1, 2008,<ref>{{cite web|title=Ekklesia Review&nbsp;– For Today&nbsp;– Compact Discs&nbsp;– Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/for_today/ekklesia/index.html|publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]]|accessdate=July 27, 2010|date=July 4, 2008}}</ref> ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]'' on June 9, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|title=Portraits Review&nbsp;– For Today&nbsp;– Compact Discs&nbsp;– Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/for_today/portraits/index.html|publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]]|accessdate=July 27, 2010|date=October 7, 2009}}</ref> ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]'' on August 31, 2010, ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]'' on May 29, 2012, ''[[Fight the Silence]]'' on February 4, 2014 and ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]'' on October 2, 2015.
'''For Today''' was an American [[Christian metal]]core<ref name="crossrhythms" /><ref name="jfhdiscog" /><ref name="amband">{{Allmusic|id=p1644067|label=For Today}}</ref> band from [[Sioux City, Iowa]], formed in 2005. They released two EPs, ''Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time'' and ''Prevailer'', and six full-length albums: ''[[Ekklesia (For Today album)|Ekklesia]]'' in, 2008, ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]'' in 2009, ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]'' in 2010, ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]'' in 2012, ''[[Fight the Silence]]'' in 2014, and ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]'' in 2015.


The band split up in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/photos/a.399685452948.177906.6206732948/10154026041387949/?type=3&theater|title=For Today - After over 11 years as a band, 6 full length... - Facebook|publisher=|accessdate=July 6, 2016}}</ref>
The band split up in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/photos/a.399685452948.177906.6206732948/10154026041387949/?type=3&theater|title=For Today – After over 11 years as a band, 6 full length... - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
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 by [[Mattie Montgomery]] (formerly of [[Besieged (band)|Besieged]]) and Brennan Schaeuble. Schaeuble was replaced by Ryan's brother Brandon. On April 1, 2008, they released their first studio album, produced by [[Facedown Records]], ''Ekklesia'' (a Biblical term from the [[Koine Greek]] that typically denotes the collective people of God; it is usually translated as 'the Body of Christ' or 'the Church').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biblehub.com/greek/1577.htm|title=Strong's Greek: 1577. ἐκκλησία (ekklésia) -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation|publisher=|accessdate=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/topical/topical_searchresults/?search=ekklesia|title=BibleGateway.com - Topical Index: ekklesia|publisher=|accessdate=January 2, 2017}}</ref> Their second album, ''Portraits'', was released on June 9, 2009, on the same label, and peaked at No. 15 of the ''Billboard'' Christian 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.
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 by [[Mattie Montgomery]] (formerly of [[Besieged (band)|Besieged]]) and Brennan Schaeuble. Schaeuble was replaced by Ryan's brother Brandon. On April 1, 2008, they released their first studio album, produced by [[Facedown Records]], ''[[Ekklesia (album)|Ekklesia]]<ref>{{cite web |date=July 4, 2008 |title=Ekklesia Review&nbsp;– For Today&nbsp;– Compact Discs&nbsp;– Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/for_today/ekklesia/index.html |access-date=July 27, 2010 |publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]]}}</ref>'' (a Biblical term from the [[Koine Greek]] that typically denotes the collective people of God; it is usually translated as 'the Body of Christ' or 'the Church').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biblehub.com/greek/1577.htm|title=Strong's Greek: 1577. ἐκκλησία (ekklésia) -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/topical/topical_searchresults/?search=ekklesia|title=BibleGateway.com – Topical Index: ekklesia|access-date=January 2, 2017}}</ref> Their second album, ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]'', was released on June 9, 2009,<ref>{{cite web |date=October 7, 2009 |title=Portraits Review&nbsp;– For Today&nbsp;– Compact Discs&nbsp;– Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/for_today/portraits/index.html |access-date=July 27, 2010 |publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]]}}</ref> on the same label, and peaked at No. 15 of the ''Billboard'' Christian 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 with [[Razor & 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 produced their previous release Breaker, 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 alongside [[A Skylit Drive]], [[Stick to Your Guns (band)|Stick to Your Guns]], [[MyChildren MyBride]], and [[Make Me Famous]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/12/for-today-announce-headlining-tour-2/|title=For Today announce headlining tour|publisher=[[HM Magazine]]|first=Doug Van|last=Pelt|date=2011|accessdate=January 21, 2017|archivedate=April 18, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418100602/http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/12/for-today-announce-headlining-tour-2/}}</ref> The new album, ''Immortal'', was released on May 29, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://highwiredaze.com/fortodaynews7|title=FOR TODAY’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM "IMMORTAL" RELEASE DATE NOW SET FOR MAY 29TH|publisher=Highwire Daze|author=Ken|date=April 18, 2012|accessdate=January 21, 2017}}</ref> They played at [[Warped Tour 2012]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vanswarpedtour.com/band/for-today |title=Bands / 2013 Vans Warped Tour / Tickets on Sale Now / For Today |publisher=Vanswarpedtour.com |date= |accessdate=January 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217200136/http://vanswarpedtour.com/band/for-today |archive-date=February 17, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Upon signing with [[Razor & 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 release ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]'', 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 alongside [[A Skylit Drive]], [[Stick to Your Guns (band)|Stick to Your Guns]], [[MyChildren MyBride]], and [[Make Me Famous (band)|Make Me Famous]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/12/for-today-announce-headlining-tour-2/|title=For Today announce headlining tour|publisher=[[HM Magazine]]|first=Doug Van|last=Pelt|date=2011|access-date=January 21, 2017|archive-date=April 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418100602/http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/12/for-today-announce-headlining-tour-2/}}</ref> The new album, ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]'', was released on May 29, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://highwiredaze.com/fortodaynews7|title=FOR TODAY'S NEW STUDIO ALBUM "IMMORTAL" RELEASE DATE NOW SET FOR MAY 29TH|publisher=Highwire Daze|author=Ken|date=April 18, 2012|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref> They played at [[Warped Tour 2012]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vanswarpedtour.com/band/for-today |title=Bands / 2013 Vans Warped Tour / Tickets on Sale Now / For Today |publisher=Vanswarpedtour.com |access-date=January 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217200136/http://vanswarpedtour.com/band/for-today |archive-date=February 17, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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 of [[The Crimson Armada]]) was announced as the new drummer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/for-today-drummer-quits-band-to-become-a-missionary/|title=For Today Drummer Quits Band To Become A Missionary |publisher=Blabbermouth |date=June 16, 2012 |accessdate=December 18, 2019 }}</ref> 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 the [[Middle East]].<ref name=mike>{{cite web |title=For Today Guitarist Mike Reynolds Leaves Band After Firestorm Over Anti-Gay Comments|url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-guitarist-mike-reynolds-leaves-band-firestorm-anti-gay-comments/}}</ref> This announcement came after controversial comments that Reynolds made on [[Twitter]] in which he said "There was no such thing as a homosexual Christian."<ref name=mike /> The backlash sparked by his comments prompted action by [[Mattie 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.<ref name=mike /> Reynolds was replaced by former [[In the Midst of Lions]] guitarist Sam Penner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/19656/For-Today-guitarist-Mike-Reynolds-leaves-band|title=For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds leaves band|publisher=Lambgoat|date=January 11, 2013|accessdate=January 21, 2017}}</ref>
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 of [[The Crimson Armada]]) was announced as the new drummer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/for-today-drummer-quits-band-to-become-a-missionary/|title=For Today Drummer Quits Band To Become A Missionary |publisher=Blabbermouth |date=June 16, 2012 |access-date=December 18, 2019 }}</ref> 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 the [[Middle East]].<ref name=mike>{{cite web |title=For Today Guitarist Mike Reynolds Leaves Band After Firestorm Over Anti-Gay Comments|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=January 12, 2013 |url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-guitarist-mike-reynolds-leaves-band-firestorm-anti-gay-comments/}}</ref> This announcement came after controversial comments that Reynolds made on [[Twitter]] in which he said "There was no such thing as a homosexual Christian."<ref name=mike /> The backlash sparked by his comments prompted action by [[Mattie 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.<ref name=mike /> Reynolds was replaced by former [[In the Midst of Lions]] guitarist Sam Penner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lambgoat.com/news/19656/For-Today-guitarist-Mike-Reynolds-leaves-band|title=For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds leaves band|publisher=Lambgoat|date=January 11, 2013|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Prevailer-For-Today/dp/B00BAB6FSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379300440&sr=8-1&keywords=prevailer+ep |title= Amazon listing |publisher=amazon.com |date= |accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Prevailer-For-Today/dp/B00BAB6FSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379300440&sr=8-1&keywords=prevailer+ep |title= Amazon listing |website= Amazon |access-date=September 14, 2013}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjc33chtpGc|title=For Today - Fight The Silence *NEW SONG*|date=October 23, 2013|work=YouTube|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2013|reason=primary source. Is the single notable? A secondary source will discuss it. Is the album important? Again, a secondary source will discuss it. Is this really a "single" or just a song that was released to whet our appetites?}}
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.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjc33chtpGc|title=For Today – Fight The Silence *NEW SONG*|date=October 23, 2013|work=YouTube|access-date=April 29, 2015}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-24|title=For Today Streaming New Single "Fight The Silence"|url=https://www.theprp.com/2013/10/24/news/for-today-streaming-new-single-fight-the-silence/|access-date=2020-07-08|website=Theprp.com|language=en-US}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2013|reason=primary source. Is the single notable? A secondary source will discuss it. Is the album important? Again, a secondary source will discuss it. Is this really a "single" or just a song that was released to whet our appetites?}}
They joined [[We Came as Romans]], [[Texas in July]], [[Woe, Is Me]], and [[The Word Alive]] on the Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour from January to February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour|url=https://twitter.com/rocktosleep}}</ref>
They joined [[We Came as Romans]], [[Texas in July]], [[Woe, Is Me]], and [[The Word Alive]] on the Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour from January to February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Motel 6 Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour|url=https://twitter.com/rocktosleep}}</ref>


On April 15, 2015, Samuel Penner announced he parted ways with the band for various reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_kick_out_guitarist_samuel_penner|title=For Today kick out guitarist Samuel Penner|work=Alternative Press|first=Tyler|last=Sharp|date=April 15, 2015|accessdate=April 29, 2015}}</ref> In the mid-2015, Jim Hughes, guitarist of metal band [[Colossus (band)|Colossus]] and long time friend of the band joined as bassist,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/4ztC8GxeG1/|title=Jim Hughes Joins For Today|work=Instagram|accessdate=June 6, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Insider/> with Brandon taking over guitars for Penner. On July 30, 2015, the band announced that they had signed with [[Nuclear Blast]], and their new album would be released through the label.<ref name=Insider>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/metal-on-metal/for-today-sign-new-record-deal-with-nuclear-blast|title=For Today signs New Record deal with Nuclear Blast|publisher=Metal Insider|first=Alix|last=Vallecillo|date=July 30, 2015|accessdate=August 6, 2015}}</ref> On August 21, 2015, the band initiated pre-orders for their new album, ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]'', which was released on October 2, 2015, and a new music video titled "Broken Lens".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/6phz8Jpmmb/|title=For Today|publisher=[[Instagram]]|author=For Today|accessdate=August 21, 2015}}</ref>
On April 15, 2015, Samuel Penner announced he parted ways with the band for various reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_kick_out_guitarist_samuel_penner|title=For Today kick out guitarist Samuel Penner|work=Alternative Press|first=Tyler|last=Sharp|date=April 15, 2015|access-date=April 29, 2015}}</ref> In the mid-2015, Jim Hughes, guitarist of metal band [[Colossus (band)|Colossus]] and long time friend of the band joined as bassist,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/4ztC8GxeG1/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/4ztC8GxeG1 |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Jim Hughes Joins For Today|work=Instagram|access-date=June 6, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=Insider /> with Brandon taking over guitars for Penner. On July 30, 2015, the band announced that they had signed with [[Nuclear Blast]], and their new album would be released through the label.<ref name=Insider>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/metal-on-metal/for-today-sign-new-record-deal-with-nuclear-blast|title=For Today signs New Record deal with Nuclear Blast|publisher=Metal Insider|first=Alix|last=Vallecillo|date=July 30, 2015|access-date=August 6, 2015}}</ref> On August 21, 2015, the band initiated pre-orders for their new album, ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]'', which was released on October 2, 2015, and a new music video titled "Broken Lens".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/6phz8Jpmmb/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/6phz8Jpmmb |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=For Today|publisher=[[Instagram]]|author=For Today|access-date=August 21, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


On July 5, 2016, the band announced via Facebook they will embark on a farewell tour and will disband after the tour ends.<ref name="Farewell">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/photos/a.399685452948.177906.6206732948/10154026041387949/?type=3&theater|title=For Today (Photos)|publisher=[[Facebook]]|author=For Today|date=July 5, 2016|accessdate=July 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Split">{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-to-split-announce-2016-farewell-tour/|title=For Today Reveals Plans To Split, Announce 2016 Farewell Tour|publisher=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=July 5, 2016|accessdate=July 5, 2016}}</ref> Before disbanding, two members of the band, Ryan (lead guitar) and Brandon Leitru (bass guitarist), formed a new band called [[Nothing Left (band)|Nothing Left]], with members of [[Silent Planet]] and [[A Bullet for Pretty Boy (band)|A Bullet for Pretty Boy]].<ref name="Nothing Left"/> The band played their last show on December 18, 2016 with Silent Planet, [[Oh, Sleeper]], Norma Jean and Fit for a King.<ref>{{cite web|title=Farewell Tour|url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-to-split-announce-2016-farewell-tour/}}</ref>
On July 5, 2016, the band announced via Facebook they will embark on a farewell tour and will disband after the tour ends.<ref name="Farewell">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/photos/a.399685452948.177906.6206732948/10154026041387949/?type=3&theater|title=For Today (Photos)|publisher=[[Facebook]]|author=For Today|date=July 5, 2016|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Split">{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-to-split-announce-2016-farewell-tour/|title=For Today Reveals Plans To Split, Announce 2016 Farewell Tour|publisher=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=July 5, 2016|access-date=July 5, 2016}}</ref> Before disbanding, two members of the band, Ryan (lead guitar) and Brandon Leitru (bass guitarist), formed a new band called [[Nothing Left (band)|Nothing Left]], with members of [[Silent Planet]] and [[A Bullet for Pretty Boy (band)|A Bullet for Pretty Boy]].<ref name="Nothing Left" /> The band played their last show on December 18, 2016 with Silent Planet, [[Oh, Sleeper]], Norma Jean and Fit for a King.<ref>{{cite web|title=Farewell Tour|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=July 5, 2016 |url=http://loudwire.com/for-today-to-split-announce-2016-farewell-tour/}}</ref>


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 for [[Kyle Pavone]], making it clear that this would not be a reunion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/videos/2194820877419834/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCgNrxxV-tm3uDSoLzyg65DyKGGLIWe7FFTFT3e7k_olq3mafcL2IF_8b2i1AWS35Gia-deHcEwkkvx_xoBQaiKOe23YrOAdmMfuRAFwlKVUlxhaAX0L9BbLLmiDd2k73nkTZCX9SV4AbIVV0rhnBTtRtGfW92MQ05899nGYPX0DGuaQp8GxI8v_3OsFfZ3OkEL4A1U_iasIXYMTExnpqaLc2BTQpIRKL57U4GeNQ&__tn__=-R|title=This weekend we will be in Detroit|website=[[Facebook]]|first=Mattie|last=Montgomery|date=October 22, 2018|accessdate=November 6, 2018}}</ref>
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 for [[Kyle Pavone]], making it clear that this would not be a reunion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ForToday/videos/2194820877419834/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCgNrxxV-tm3uDSoLzyg65DyKGGLIWe7FFTFT3e7k_olq3mafcL2IF_8b2i1AWS35Gia-deHcEwkkvx_xoBQaiKOe23YrOAdmMfuRAFwlKVUlxhaAX0L9BbLLmiDd2k73nkTZCX9SV4AbIVV0rhnBTtRtGfW92MQ05899nGYPX0DGuaQp8GxI8v_3OsFfZ3OkEL4A1U_iasIXYMTExnpqaLc2BTQpIRKL57U4GeNQ&__tn__=-R|title=This weekend we will be in Detroit|website=[[Facebook]]|first=Mattie|last=Montgomery|date=October 22, 2018|access-date=November 6, 2018}}</ref>


==Name==
== Name ==
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/07/23/mattie-montgomery-of-for-today-2/|title=Mattie Montgomery interview on Indie Vision Music|publisher=Indie Vision Music|accessdate=August 19, 2015}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/07/23/mattie-montgomery-of-for-today-2/|title=Mattie Montgomery interview on Indie Vision Music|date=July 24, 2014|publisher=Indie Vision Music|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
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'''Final line-up'''
'''Final line-up'''
* Ryan Leitru – lead guitar, clean vocals <small>(2005–2016)</small>
* Ryan Leitru – lead guitar, clean vocals <small>(2005–2016)</small>
* Brandon Leitru – bass <small>(2005–2015)</small>; rhythm guitar <small>(2015-2016)</small>
* Brandon Leitru – bass <small>(2005–2015)</small>; rhythm guitar <small>(2015–2016)</small>
* [[Mattie Montgomery]] – lead vocals <small>(2007–2016)</small>
* [[Mattie Montgomery]] – lead vocals <small>(2007–2016)</small>
* David Puckett – drums <small>(2012–2016)</small>
* David Puckett – drums <small>(2012–2016)</small>
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bar:Morrison from:01/01/2005 till:05/05/2007 color:UVocals
bar:Morrison from:01/01/2005 till:05/05/2007 color:UVocals
bar:Morrison from:05/05/2007 till:15/06/2012 color:BVocals
bar:Morrison from:05/05/2007 till:15/06/2012 color:BVocals

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===Studio albums===
=== Studio albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
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! scope="col" colspan="10" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="10" | Peak chart positions
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Billboard 200 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Billboard 200 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top Heatseekers|US<br />Heat.]]<br /><ref name="US-Heatseekers-albums">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Heatseekers Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top Heatseekers|US<br />Heat.]]<br /><ref name="US-Heatseekers-albums">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Heatseekers Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie.]]<br /><ref name="US-Independent-albums">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Independent Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Independent Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Rock<br /><ref name="US-Rock-albums">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Rock Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Top Rock Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie.]]<br /><ref name="US-Independent-albums">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Independent Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Independent Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Hard Rock<br /><ref name="US-Hard Rock-albums">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Hard Rock Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Christian Albums|US<br />Christ.]]<br /><ref name="US-Christian-albums">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Christian Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Christian Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Rock<br /><ref name="US-Rock-albums">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Rock Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Top Rock Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

⚫
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Hard Rock<br /><ref name="US-Hard Rock-albums">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Hard Rock Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>

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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Christian Albums|US<br />Christ.]]<br /><ref name="US-Christian-albums">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=for today|chart=Christian Albums}} |title=For Today – Chart History: Christian Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Ekklesia (album)|Ekklesia]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Ekklesia (album)|Ekklesia]]''
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* Label: [[Facedown Records|Facedown]]
* Label: [[Facedown Records|Facedown]]
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| – || – || – || – || – || —
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]''
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* Label: Facedown
* Label: Facedown
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| – || 14 || 40 || – || – || 15
| — || 14 || 40 || — || — || 15
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]''
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* Label: Facedown
* Label: Facedown
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 54 || – || 8 || 20 || 8 || 3
| 54 || — || 8 || 20 || 8 || 3
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]''
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* Label: [[Razor & Tie Records|Razor & Tie]]
* Label: [[Razor & Tie Records|Razor & Tie]]
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 15 || – || 3 || 7 || 1 || 1
| 15 || — || 3 || 7 || 1 || 1
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Fight the Silence]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Fight the Silence]]''
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* Label: Razor & Tie
* Label: Razor & Tie
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| 32 || – || 4 || 7 || 2 || 2
| 32 || — || 4 || 7 || 2 || 2
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]''
! scope="row" | ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]''
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* Label: [[Nuclear Blast]]
* Label: [[Nuclear Blast]]
*Formats: CD, digital download
*Formats: CD, digital download
| 67 || - || 17 || 9 || 10 || 3
| 67 || — || 17 || 9 || 10 || 3
|-
|-
| colspan="15" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
| colspan="15" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}
|}


===EPs===
=== EPs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of EPs, with selected chart positions
|+ List of EPs, with selected chart positions
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! scope="col" colspan="10" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="10" | Peak chart positions
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="Billboard 200"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="Billboard 200" />
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie.]]<br /><ref name="US-Independent-albums" />

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie.]]<br /><ref name="US-Independent-albums"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Rock<br /><ref name="US-Rock-albums" />
⚫
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Hard Rock<br /><ref name="US-Hard Rock-albums" />

! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Rock<br /><ref name="US-Rock-albums"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Christian Albums|US<br />Christ.]]<br /><ref name="US-Christian-albums" />

⚫
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US<br />Hard Rock<br /><ref name="US-Hard Rock-albums"/>

⚫
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Christian Albums|US<br />Christ.]]<br /><ref name="US-Christian-albums"/>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ''Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time''
! scope="row" | ''Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time''
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* Label: independent
* Label: independent
* Formats: CD
* Formats: CD
| – || – || – || – || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
! scope="row" | '' Prevailer ''
! scope="row" | '' Prevailer ''
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|}
|}


===Music videos===
=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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! From the album
! From the album
|-
|-
| "Agape"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaWUPLKakco "Agape"]
| ''[[Ekklesia (album)|Ekklesia]]''
| ''[[Ekklesia (album)|Ekklesia]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctnObP4cS-k "Saul of Tarsus (The Messenger)"]
| "Saul of Tarsus (The Messenger)"
| ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]''
| ''[[Portraits (For Today album)|Portraits]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMNrqVj2Ovg "Devastator"]
| "Devastator"
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]''
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Breaker (For Today album)|Breaker]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF12UXHCAE "Seraphim"]
| "Seraphim"
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk_b0VweDx8 "Fearless"]
| "Fearless"
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]''
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Immortal (For Today album)|Immortal]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqI0q89_Xa0 "Foundation"]
| "Foundation"
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvOSqWHrugk "Flesh and Blood"]
| "Flesh and Blood"
| ''Prevailer''
| ''Prevailer''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaDSvzFZqoI "Fight the Silence"]
| "Fight the Silence"
|rowspan="3" | ''[[Fight the Silence]]''
|rowspan="3" | ''[[Fight the Silence]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1z91zfPJAw "Break the Cycle"]
| "Break the Cycle"
|-
|-
| "Molotov"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UdI1EuP7w "Molotov"]
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ayvdtZJl0k "Broken Lens"]
| "Broken Lens"
|rowspan="3" | ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]''
|rowspan="3" | ''[[Wake (For Today album)|Wake]]''
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4WFIcNLaSA "Bitter Roots"]
| "Bitter Roots"
|-
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl5wwo4YNvE "No Truth, No Sacrifice"]
| "No Truth, No Sacrifice"
|}
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Revision as of 04:30, 30 July 2024

For other uses, see For Today (disambiguation).

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 Today was an American Christian metalcore[4][2][3] band from Sioux City, Iowa, formed in 2005. They released two EPs, Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time and Prevailer, and six full-length albums: Ekklesia in, 2008, Portraits in 2009, Breaker in 2010, Immortal in 2012, Fight the Silence in 2014, and Wake in 2015.

The band split up in 2016.[7]

History

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 by Mattie Montgomery (formerly of Besieged) and Brennan Schaeuble. Schaeuble was replaced by Ryan's brother Brandon. On April 1, 2008, they released their first studio album, produced by Facedown Records, Ekklesia[8] (a Biblical term from the Koine Greek that 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 the Billboard Christian 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 with Razor & 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 release Breaker, 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 alongside A Skylit Drive, Stick to Your Guns, MyChildren MyBride, and Make Me Famous.[12] The new album, Immortal, was released on May 29, 2012.[13] They played at Warped 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 of The 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 the Middle East.[16] This announcement came after controversial comments that Reynolds made on Twitter in which he said "There was no such thing as a homosexual Christian."[16] The backlash sparked by his comments prompted action by Mattie 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 former In the Midst of Lions guitarist 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 joined We Came as Romans, Texas in July, Woe, Is Me, and The Word Alive on 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 band Colossus and 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 with Nuclear 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 called Nothing Left, with members of Silent Planet and A 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 for Kyle Pavone, making it clear that this would not be a reunion.[29]

Name

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

Timeline

Discography

For Today discography
Studio albums6
EPs2
Music videos12

Studio albums

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

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

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

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  8. ^ "Ekklesia Review – For Today – Compact Discs – Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com". Ultimate Guitar Archive. July 4, 2008. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  9. ^ "Strong's Greek: 1577. ἐκκλησία (ekklésia) -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation". Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "BibleGateway.com – Topical Index: ekklesia". Retrieved January 2, 2017.
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  12. ^ Pelt, Doug Van (2011). "For Today announce headlining tour". HM Magazine. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  13. ^ Ken (April 18, 2012). "FOR TODAY'S NEW STUDIO ALBUM "IMMORTAL" RELEASE DATE NOW SET FOR MAY 29TH". Highwire Daze. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  14. ^ "Bands / 2013 Vans Warped Tour / Tickets on Sale Now / For Today". Vanswarpedtour.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
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