A Christian metalcore band from Sioux City, IA, For Today released their first album, Ekklesia, in 2008. Signed to Facedown Records, For Today -- formed in 2005 and made up of Mattie (vocals), Ryan (guitar), Mike (guitar), Brandon (bass), and David (drums) -- spent the lion's share of their first couple of years together paying their dues on the live circuit. With an album to promote in 2008, the band had a long year of touring and gigs planned.