Hope for the Dying also known as HFTD is an American Christian metal band from Jonesboro, Illinois, United States.

Before its retirement in 2006 Strike First Records had signed bands like War of Ages.

[3] The group's second album, Dissimulation, was released in April 2011 by Facedown Records.

[7] The Christian faith has a profound influence in the lyrics[8] and motivation of the band.

[5] In 2013 the band has announced on their Facebook page that they will release a new album called Aletheia on March 19 on Facedown Records.