Ekklesia is the debut album released by the American Christian Metalcore

Christian hardcore

Christian hardcore refers to metalcore and hardcore punk bands that promote Christian beliefs. How these bands promote Christianity, and to what extent, varies between bands...

 band For Today

For Today (band)

For Today is an American Christian metalcore band from Sioux City, Iowa, formed in 2005. They are currently signed to Razor & Tie. They have released one EP, Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time, and three full-length albums: Ekklesia on April 1, 2008, Portraits on June 9, 2009, and their third studio...

. The album was released on April 1, 2008 through Facedown Records

Facedown Records

Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...

. A version of the album featuring their old lead singer has found its way onto the internet through the means of a blogspot page. The album includes 10 tracks with a range in different sounds from the metal genre as well as an instrumental track and intro.

Track listing

Personnel

• Mattie Montgomery – vocals, screams
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• David Morrison – drums
• Ryan Leitru – guitar
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  , vocals
• Brandon Leitru – bass guitar
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• Mike Reynolds – guitar
  Guitar
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Production

• Produced, Engineered
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  , Mixed
  Audio mixing (recorded music)
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  , and mastered
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  by Jamie King