Hope Has Failed Us

Rank #28 Dallas, TX Metal / Death Metal / Thrash

About

Members: Matt Hays - Vocals John Parker - Guitar Hal Wagner - Guitar Drew K - Bass Davin Parr - Drums

Sounds Like: Carcass, Opeth, The Famine, The Black Dahlia Murder, Arch Enemy

Bio: Formed in mid spring of 2004 in their hometown of Dallas, TX. Hope Has Failed Us on the surface may seem like standard issue ear slaughter, but there's a bit more to this clobbering beast than usual. They've tapped into a potent mix of Sonic s that doesn't just draw from the obvious. While still... See Full Bio

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THE TIME IS ALMOST HERE, THA VANILLA GORILLA'S B-DAY PARTY. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT AT RENO'S CHOP SHOP!!!!!!

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“...heavy, beefy and extreme modern death metal from Dallas, Texas...I'm pretty sure the metal from that state has something to do with the chili...or something...”

— Uncle NecRo, Uncle NecRo's HOUSE OF METAL!

“Hope Has Failed Us sure as hell knows how to throw a party. Instead of putting the spotlight completely on themselves and their new Epitaphs And Eulogies album, they went and pulled together a host of fellow locals that really complement what they're about. On the surface HHFU may seem like standardissue earslaughter, but there's a bit more to this clobbering beast than usual. They've tapped into a potent mix of sonics that doesn't just draw from the obvious. While still sounding as burly and no-frills as it gets, HHFU strives to be more than a one-dimensional destruction squad. There's definitely a reason why this bunch has opened for a list of national acts that reads like a who's who list of metal, grind, hardcore and sludge. Whether they're doing that, or headlining a show like tonight's, Hope Has Failed Us has plenty in the way of convincing appeal and commanding stage presence on which to rely. Further success no doubt awaits them.”

— Jerry Rutherford, Lit Monthly

“Death metal band Hope Has Failed Us gave one of the most intense performances of Sluggfest VII. Terry Matthew Hays (vocals) will surprise the unsuspecting going from a scream, to a growl, to a harmony, sometimes multiple times in a song. "Remains Of Our Lost" showcase his vocal prowess. John Parker (guitar), Krakker Jakk (bass), and Corey Loftin (drums) are just as versatile as their frontman, changing rhythms with complete fluidity. "The Rest Came Walking" and "The Black Mercy" continued the sonic assault, with fans in the pit responding with continued abandon. Without a doubt, the insanity of the music could only be underscored by the fact that Krakker played with his picking hand gloved in Freddie Kruger attire, never missing a beat. Now that is showmanship!”

— David Utorka, Harder Beat

“Mad props to these guys- they kicked ass! One of the guys from Hope even fell off of one of the speakers and busted his nose open!" Hope Has Failed Us is no-holds-barred, extreme death metal!”

— Grady Smith, Dallas Music.com

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Come get CRUNK Dec 8th @ Re...
Nov 29, 2012
It's that time of year again, Matt (Tha Vanilla Gorilla) B-Day Party. Saturday D... [more]

First show in two years thi...
Sep 12, 2012
It all goes down this weekend! Very excited about our next two Show's. This Frid... [more]

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Discography

Epitaphs and Eulogies Released on Jun 16, 2007

Videos

HOPE HAS FAILED US - The Juggernaut (Live Video)

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Shows

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Thu
Feb 14

Tomcats West
Fort Worth, TX, US | 8:00pm
Tomcats West
Fort Worth, TX, US
Thu Feb 14 8:00pm
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Valentines Show with Fuck the Facts (Relapse Records) Hope Has Failed Us Kaliya Arsenal Failure Human (inc.) $10 / All Ages
Sat
Jan 12

Wits End
Dallas, TX, US | 8:00pm
Wits End
Dallas, TX, US
Sat Jan 12 8:00pm
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Honorkilling Productions Presents January 12th @ Wits End (The old Bone) 10 dollars starts at 9pm My Son My Executioner Destrier's Gait ( Comeback Show ) Hope Has Failed Us Fighting Chance Safe in Shekinah
2012
Dec 8

Shooting Star Productio…
Dallas, TX, US | 8:00pm
Shooting Star Productions
Dallas, TX, US
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 24

The Rail Club
Fort Worth, TX, US | 7:00pm
The Rail Club
Fort Worth, TX, US
Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:00pm
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KILL THE TREND FESTIVAL Splatta Fish, Primordius, A Threat to the Enemy, Descendant, Color of Aum, Hope Has Failed Us, Interment, The Last Supper.
2012
Oct 27

Dead Dog Barn
Dallas, TX, US | 8:00pm
Dead Dog Barn
Dallas, TX, US
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:00pm
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with Hope Has Failed Us, Southern Assault, Fallen South, and Ligma $5. 21 and up. BYOB . 420 friendly. Stay in your car if your too drunk to leave. Costumes are fine. first band at 9pm.

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