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    Posted: January 08 2014 at 03:46
Want to make my first suggestion.  Never sure about sub-genres but possibly extreme tech?

Hope for the Dying formed in November of 2006 with sights set on bringing something different to the table. Tired of the typical oversimplified music that has manifested itself in today’s heavy music culture, Hope for the Dying brings new meaning to the idea of ‘guitar-driven metal.’ Even when drawing influence from genre heavy-weights Dimmu Borgir, Opeth and Between the Buried and Me, Hope for the Dying have worked hard to develop a signature sound that is as technically proficient as it is fresh and unique.

In 2008, Hope for the Dying was featured in HM Magazine’s ‘Pick-of-the-Litter’ section and subsequently inked a deal with the newly resurrected Strike First Records (a division of Facedown Records) and released their debut self-titled full length on November 25 of that year. In the two years following the release of their debut, Hope for the Dying matured in both their music and their line-up. They released Dissimulation in the spring of 2011, a progressive metal album that showcases the bands’ outstanding musicianship.

Now, they bring us Aletheia, with over an hour of epic metal inspired by both American and European metal bands past and present. Aletheia exhibits the skill level and technicality HFTD fans have come to know and love, while adding an orchestral heaviness that’s sure to bring many new fans to Hope for the Dying.

homepage: http://hopeforthedying.com/

Songs from Aletheia:







BTW, tried to post using movie insert but couldn't figure it out.  Any help?




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 08 2014 at 07:18
The 'insert movie' gizmo (the ladder-like icon in the full post editor) can be a bit temperamental at times. You can get round it though by simply using the Bulletin Board code that the gizmo actually generates directly in your post - ie. [TUBE ][/TUBE ] (without the spaces that I have inserted here after the E of each TUBE to prevent it from generating a load of gibberish without anything between the brackets to work with). All you then need to do is insert the 11-character YouTube video identifier (the bit that comes after the watch?v= in the examples you give above) in between the two sets of brackets, and your video will be embedded.
 
Hope this helps. Smile
 
Edit: Actually the whole of the latest 'Alethia' album has been uploaded to Youtube in one lump, which might save you a bit of work:
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 08 2014 at 12:41
Hm, this is interesting stuff, but rides the very thinly defined progressive metalcore/not-so-progressive metalcore line. I'll let the PM guys know, but this one is up in the air. Good stuff, otherwise.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 08 2014 at 16:27
Thanks yam yam, I was including the "watch?" part.  That helps a lot.  Thanks Andy for passing it on!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 14 2014 at 07:55
Just curious the average length of time it takes to accept or decline these suggestions.  Not trying to rush it, just want to know what to expect.  Anyone know?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 14 2014 at 08:16
It depends on the individual teams, how busy they are (read: how many other suggestions they get thrown their way), and/or whether the music is easy to evaluate.
The best thing to bring with you in this part of the forum is patienceSmile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 14 2014 at 12:04
You can check the prog metal team's prog freak page for an update. There's little doubt they'll be rejected - not quite prog enough.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 15 2014 at 04:38
Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

You can check the prog metal team's prog freak page for an update. There's little doubt they'll be rejected - not quite prog enough.


Well, there's still hope... Smile
http://progfreak.com/PA-50702.html?path=pm/nw
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 15 2014 at 12:54
Controversial! We'll have to wait for the last vote. LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 16 2014 at 19:13
Looks like a 3 vote win.  Does that make it a done deal?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 16 2014 at 20:25
They'll probably do some discussing before they accept a band with 2 nos.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 16 2014 at 20:50
And if you follow the evaluation via the 'recent changes' chart on progfreak rather than the 'new' one for which a link was given earlier in this thread, you will see the word 'cleared' appear (and eventually the word 'added') at the top of the chart if the discussion Andy refers to above ends favourably for the band. Sometimes team members amend their votes as a result of these discussions in the team threads - these amendments will also show up in the 'recent changes' chart: http://progfreak.com/Hope-for-the-Dying-158269.html?path=pa/recent. Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 10 2014 at 16:52
Alright! We have gone from 3 yes 2 no, to 4 yes and 1 no.  I am feeling good about this.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 18 2014 at 22:32
Wanna thank the metal team for clearing this awesome band for your website!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 20 2014 at 15:24
You are welcome, it would make our life easier if you could also provide a nice bio Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 26 2014 at 01:03
Can it come from their website or should it be written by another?  Not sure how the copyright thing works with that kind of info.  Thanks.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 26 2014 at 07:30
Best to alter the wording and cite the reference but if the website's bio is good enough (i.e. includes members, albums, a bit of history, how they sound like) then we can use that with the appropriate reference
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 03 2014 at 08:21
Here is a short bio just slightly added to from their website: hopeforthedying.com

HOPE FOR THE DYING, from Jonesboro Illinois, formed in November of 2006 with sights set on bringing something different to the table. Tired of the typical oversimplified music that has manifested itself in today’s heavy music culture, HOPE FOR THE DYING brings new meaning to the idea of ‘guitar-driven metal.’ Even when drawing influence from genre heavy-weights Dimmu Borgir, Opeth and Between the Buried and Me, HFTD have worked hard to develop a signature sound that is as technically proficient as it is fresh and unique.

In 2008, HOPE FOR THE DYING was featured in HM Magazine’s ‘Pick-of-the-Litter’ section and subsequently inked a deal with the newly resurrected Strike First Records (a division of Facedown Records) and released their debut self-titled full length on November 25 of that year. In the two years following the release of their debut, HOPE FOR THE DYING matured in both their music and their line-up. They released "Dissimulation" in the spring of 2011, a progressive metal album that showcases the bands’ outstanding musicianship.

Now, in 2013 they bring us "Aletheia," with over an hour of epic metal inspired by both American and European metal bands past and present. "Aletheia" exhibits the skill level and technicality HFTD fans have come to know and love, while adding an orchestral heaviness that’s sure to bring many new fans to Hope for the Dying.



Discography: (info taken from metal-archives.com)

Hope For The Dying - EP                        April 29,2008
Hope For The Dying - Full Length         November 25, 2008
Dissimulation                                           April 26, 2011
Aletheia                                                       March 19, 2013



Band Members:  (info taken from metal-archives.com and the bands myspace page for current drummer)

Current Lineup:

Jack Daniels -                                                Guitars (lead) vocals (backing) 2006-present
James Houseman -                                     Guitars (rhythm) vocals (backing) 2006-present
Josh Ditto -                                                      Lead Vocals, Keyboards   2006-present
Kaleb Luebchow -                                         Drums    May 2013-present

Past Members:

James Red Cloud                                         Bass 2006-2008
Brice Voyles                                                    Drums 2006-2009
Zach Gowin                                                    Bass 2008
Jacob Capps                                                 Bass 2008-2009
Ryan Dillon                                                    Bass 2009-2010
Jesse Flemming                                          Drums 2009-2010
Chris Owens                                                 Bass 2010
E.J. Sugars                                                    Drums 2010                  
Brendan Hengle                                           Drums   2010-2013


Hope this is what you need.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 11 2014 at 18:54
Just checking if the above post is good for the BIO?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 12 2014 at 04:55
Thanks a lot, added with minor edits

Are you happy to add the albums??
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