For Today

For Today was a seminal force in the American Christian metalcore scene, emerging from Sioux City, Iowa, in 2005. Their sound is a quintessential example of late-2000s metalcore, blending the rhythmic 'djent-adjacent' chugging of the era with traditional hardcore aggression and Swedish-influenced melodic leads.

Under the leadership of vocalist Mattie Montgomery, the band became as famous for their evangelistic fervor as their musical output, often incorporating spoken-word exhortations into their live sets and recordings. Their discography shows a clear evolution from the raw, Jamie King-produced 'Ekklesia' to the more sophisticated, Will Putney-helmed 'Breaker' and 'Immortal,' which solidified their place on the Billboard charts. They were a cornerstone of the Facedown Records roster before moving to Razor & Tie, influencing a generation of faith-based heavy acts like Phinehas and Fit For A King. Despite their 2016 breakup, they remain a benchmark for the intersection of heavy music and religious conviction.