Mattie Montgomery
Montgomery performing in 2011
Montgomery performing in 2011
Background information
Born (1987-07-24) July 24, 1987 (age 36)[1]
OriginMichigan[2]
GenresChristian metal,[3][4][5] metalcore[3][6]
Occupation(s)
  • Vocalist
  • songwriter
  • author
  • minister
Years active2007–present
LabelsCome And Live!, Catapult
Websitemattiemontgomery.com

Matthew "Mattie" Montgomery[7] is an American musician and the former lead vocalist and frontman of Christian metal band For Today from 2007.[8] He released six albums and one EP with the band before they broke up in 2016. In addition to his work with For Today, Montgomery has his own solo gospel project named after himself in which he has released three albums and two books. He now pastors a church, The Altar Fellowship, in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Music career

Montgomery began his involvement in music at the age of fifteen, where he has stated he listened to bands such as Senses Fail and A Static Lullaby.[9] Groups such as these opened the door to heavier bands that would inspire Montgomery to try heavy vocals and screams in his singing. Before joining For Today, Montgomery was the lead vocalist for the melodic metal band Besieged.[10]

Montgomery (center) with For Today in 2009

Montgomery replaced For Today's original lead vocalist, Matt Tyler, in 2007.[11] In an interview, Montgomery has said that he did not know a single member of the band before his joining. After only a few practices with the band, Montgomery began touring with them. He had given the members of For Today two conditions for his joining of the band: First, the band must have a Bible study together every day. Second, Montgomery wanted the band to use their time on stage performing to minister to the audience.[9] Since he joined For Today, Montgomery has played well over 700 shows and toured extensively in six continents with the group.[12] On July 5, 2016, the band announced that they would be disbanding after a farewell tour.[13][14]

Christianity

Montgomery is an outspoken Christian.[15] He is passionate about Jesus and has made this evident with lyrics of For Today.[16] Montgomery also works as an evangelist.[17]

Bands

Welcome Home (2022) - songwriter / spoken word

The Altar Music Welcome Home (2022) - songwriter / spoken word


Discography

With Besieged
With For Today
Solo

Collaborations

Year Song Album Artist
2010 "Oaxaca" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Unbreakable Saving Grace
2013 "Can We Start Again?" (featuring Mattie Montgomery & Frankie Palmeri) Renegades Forever I See Stars[19][non-primary source needed]
"I W8 4 U" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Between Here and Lost Love and Death[20]
2014 "Onward to Freedom" (featuring Mattie Montgomery & Michael Sweet) Onward to Freedom Tourniquet[21]
"The Slave Ring" (featuring Mattie Montgomery, Nick Villars & Chris Poland)[22]
"Slave to Nothing" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Slave to Nothing Fit for a King[23][non-primary source needed]
2015 "Unharness" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Metanoia For All Eternity[24]
"Misogyneric" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Beating a Dead Horse Amidst the Grave's Demons[25]
"I Believe" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) Tomorrow We Live KB[26]
2018 "Second Chance Kids" (featuring Mattie Montgomery) I Am Sleeping Giant[27]

Videography

Solo work

Montgomery has released three spoken-word gospel albums under his own name. His First album, When the Sons Become Fathers, was released on March 1, 2010, under the Come And Live! record label.[28] His second solo album, The Keys to Open Ancient Gates, was released on June 14, 2011, under Catapult records.[8][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] On October 1, 2013 he released the third album, See the Storm.[citation needed]

Montgomery has also released two books: Lovely Things in Ugly Places (2015) and Scary God (2018).[citation needed]

Personal life

Montgomery currently lives in Johnson City, Tennessee with his wife, and their three sons.[36]

References

  1. ^ Montgomery, Mattie (July 24, 2016). "29". Instagram. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  2. ^ Jamey Jasta (June 25, 2015). "Episode 97 - Mattie Montgomery (For Today)". The Jasta Show. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "For Today: Sioux City's metalcore masters set to visit the UK in November - For Today". Crossrhythms.co.uk. August 6, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  4. ^ "For Today Discography, For Today Artist Database, For Today Lyrics". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  5. ^ For Today at AllMusic
  6. ^ Pernell Fowler. "For Today - Immortal - Review | So, Bring on Mixed Reviews". Bringonmixedreviews.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  7. ^ "ADVOCATE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Disadvantages of No Deposit Casino Coupon Codes".
  9. ^ a b "Mattie of For Today Tells His Story… | News". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  10. ^ "BLOOD & INK RECORDS - Besieged". Bloodandinkrecords.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  11. ^ "For Today, "Prevailer EP / DVD" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. April 2, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  12. ^ "For Today's Mattie Montgomery | Interviews". RockStar Weekly. Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  13. ^ For Today (July 5, 2016). "For Today (Photos)". Facebook. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  14. ^ Childers, Chad (July 5, 2016). "For Today Reveals Plans To Split, Announce 2016 Farewell Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  15. ^ McGraw, Eldon (July 6, 2012). "Interview with Mattie Montgomery - vocalist for the band For Today". Feedback Fury. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  16. ^ "FOR TODAY lyrics". Dark Lyrics. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  17. ^ "Mattie Montgomery - Liberty University Convocation". Liberty University. February 6, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  18. ^ "Artist Search for "for today"". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  19. ^ Whitt, Cassie (May 13, 2013). "I See Stars release "Can We Start Again" (feat. Emmure and For Today frontmen) video". Alternative Press.
  20. ^ "I W8 4 U". YouTube. November 7, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  21. ^ "Tourniquet - ONWARD TO FREEDOM - feat. Michael Sweet and Mattie Montgomery". YouTube. October 1, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  22. ^ "Tourniquet - THE SLAVE RING - feat. Mattie Montgomery, Chris Poland, and Nick Villars". YouTube. January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  23. ^ "Fit For A King reveal 'Slave To Nothing' artwork; post new song teaser". Alternative Press. August 21, 2014.
  24. ^ "For All Eternity "Metanoia" Official Video". YouTube. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  25. ^ "Kerrang!". Kerrang!.
  26. ^ "KB - I Believe ft. Mattie of For Today". YouTube. April 29, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  27. ^ "Sleeping Giant Announce Final Album - News". Indie Vision Music. December 1, 2017.
  28. ^ a b "Mattie Montgomery, "When The Sons Become Fathers" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. March 1, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  29. ^ "Mattie Montgomery (For Today)- Musician Profile". Spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  30. ^ "Mattie Montgomery, "The Keys To Open Ancient Gates" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. June 14, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  31. ^ "Interview With Mattie". January 30, 2012.
  32. ^ "Mattie Montgomery As For Today's Vocalist". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  33. ^ "For Today's Bio". June 21, 2015.
  34. ^ "Evangelist | Mattie Montgomery". mattiemontgomery.
  35. ^ "Mattie Montgomery Controversy". October 17, 2011.
  36. ^ "Evangelist | Mattie Montgomery". mattiemontgomery. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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