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| origin = [[Rome]], [[Italy]]
| origin = [[Rome]], [[Italy]]
| genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[Metalcore]], [[Emo]]
| genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[metalcore]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Standby Records|Standby]], [[Wynona Records|Wynona]], Still Life
| label = [[Standby Records|Standby]], [[Wynona Records|Wynona]], Still Life
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=== Departure of Nick and ''Six Years Home'' (2009-2011) ===
=== Departure of Nick and ''Six Years Home'' (2009-2011) ===
After their tour in [[United States]] and some dates in [[Europe]], Nick, their former [[Screaming (music)|un-clean vocalist]] decided to leave the band. He posted on Hopes Die Last myspace page the following message :
After their tour in [[United States]] and some dates in [[Europe]], Nick, their former [[Screaming (music)|un-clean vocalist]] decided to leave the band. He posted on Hopes Die Last myspace page the following message :
''Ehy guys what’s up? this is Nick… after months thinking about it i just realized i didn’t want to be the singer/screamer of Hopes Die Last anymore so here i am, to tell you i left the band. I still love the other guys in the band and we’re still friends like before. I’m leaving the band just because i’m not happy to play this kind of music anymore. I’m sorry. Keep on supporting Hopes Die Last. I’ll be back with a new project in some months so don’t forget about me - Nick''. After being the screamer for some months for the band HELIA He started producing Electronic music under the name of RAZIHEL. You can find more about him on www.facebook.com/razihelofficial
''Ehy guys what’s up? this is Nick… after months thinking about it i just realized i didn’t want to be the singer/screamer of Hopes Die Last anymore so here i am, to tell you i left the band. I still love the other guys in the band and we’re still friends like before. I’m leaving the band just because i’m not happy to play this kind of music anymore. I’m sorry. Keep on supporting Hopes Die Last. I’ll be back with a new project in some months so don’t forget about me - Nick''. After being the screamer for some months for the [[post-hardcore]] band HELIA. In 2011, he started producing [[electronic music]] under the name of "Razihel".<ref>www.facebook.com/razihelofficial</ref>


''[[Six Years Home]]'' is the debut full album by Hopes Die Last (november 2009). The record contains 10 songs. The record is also the first by the group to include Daniele Tofani, the current un-clean vocalist of Hopes Die Last. One music video for ''Some Like it Cold'' was released in promotion of the album.
In august 2009, the band released the first full-lenght album, called ''[[Six Years Home]]'', the record contains ten songs. ''Six Years Home'' is also the first by the group to include Daniele Tofani, the current un-clean vocalist of Hopes Die Last. One music video for ''Some Like it Cold'' was released in promotion of the album in november, the second video was ''Johnny's Light Sucks'', released in October 2011.


In 2010, the band was in a Tour for Italy and other countries. The cover of the [[Katy Perry]]'s song, ''[[Firework (song)|Firework]]'' was released in March 3, 2011, on [[MySpace]].<ref>http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/stream</ref> The second Hopes Die Last's album contains this song.
In 2010, the band was in a Tour for Italy and other countries. The cover of the [[Katy Perry]]'s song, ''[[Firework (song)|Firework]]'' was released in March 3, 2011, on [[MySpace]].<ref>http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/stream</ref> The second Hopes Die Last's album contains this song.


=== ''Trust No One'' (2011-present) ===
=== ''Trust No One'' (2011-present) ===
The two lead vocalists of Hopes Die Last also started an [[alternative rock]] side project called Everland, releasing its debut album ''Once Upon A Time'' in December 2011.
Calanca (vocals/guitar) and Tofani (bass) started an [[alternative rock]] side project called Everland, releasing its debut album ''Once Upon A Time'' in December 2011.


Hopes Die Last are recording a new album coming out in 2012. In October, the band leaves for the UK tour with [[Attack Attack!]], then proceed with further dates in Europe, East Europe and Russia.<ref>http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/blog</ref> On November 14, 2011, exactly 3 months prior, Standby Records posted a song trailer for the upcoming single/video for a new song and revealed the album title. The album will be called ''[[Trust No One (Hopes Die Last album)|Trust No One]]'' and will be released on February 14, 2012. With the singles ''Unleash Hell'' and ''Never Trust the Hazel Eyed'', released on January 2012.
Hopes Die Last are recording a new album coming out in 2012. In October, the band leaves for the UK tour with [[Attack Attack!]], then proceed with further dates in Europe, East Europe and Russia.<ref>http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/blog</ref> On November 14, 2011, exactly 3 months prior, Standby Records posted a song trailer for the upcoming single/video for a new song and revealed the album title. The album will be called ''[[Trust No One (Hopes Die Last album)|Trust No One]]'' and will be released on February 14, 2012. With the singles ''Unleash Hell'' and ''Never Trust the Hazel Eyed'', released on January 2012.
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;Current members
;Current members
*Daniele Tofani - [[screamed vocals|lead vocals]] <small>(since 2009)</small>
*Daniele Tofani — [[screamed vocals|lead vocals]] <small>(since 2009)</small>
*Marco "Becko" Calanca - [[clean vocals]], [[Bass (guitar)|bass]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
*Marco "Becko" Calanca — [[clean vocals]], [[Bass (guitar)|bass]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
*Marco Mantovani - [[lead guitar]], [[backing vocals]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
*Marco Mantovani — [[lead guitar]], [[backing vocals]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
*Luigi Magliocca - [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(since 2008)</small>
*Luigi Magliocca — [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(since 2008)</small>
*Ivan Panella - [[drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
*Ivan Panella — [[drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(since 2004)</small>
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;Former members
;Former members
* [[Nicolò Arquilla]] - lead vocals <small>(2004-2008)</small>
* Nicolò Arquilla — lead vocals <small>(2004-2008)</small>
* Jacopo Iannariello - rhythm guitar <small>(2004–2008)</small>
* Jacopo Iannariello — rhythm guitar <small>(2004–2008)</small>
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Revision as of 20:56, 2 August 2012

Hopes Die Last
OriginRome, Italy
GenresPost-hardcore, metalcore
Years active2004–present
LabelsStandby, Wynona, Still Life
MembersDaniele Tofani
Marco "Becko" Calanca
Marco Mantovani
Luigi Magliocca
Ivan Panella
Past membersJacopo Iannariello
Nicolò Arquilla
WebsiteOfficial Myspace

Hopes Die Last is a post-hardcore band from Rome, Italy, formed in 2004. The band is currently signed to Standby Records. Their line-up currently consists of Daniele Tofani (lead vocals), Marco "Becko" Calanca (vocals & bass), Marco Mantovani (guitar), Luigi Magliocca (guitar) and Ivan Panella (drums). To date the band has released two studio albums, and two EPs.[1]

History

Early years and EPs (2005-2009)

The band formed in 2004 from Ladispoli near Rome, as a group of teenage friends. The band played shows in Rome and, after, in the whole Italy. Hopes Die Last released Aim For Tomorrow in 2005, an EP that contains six songs. The genre of this EP is much different respect to their actual post-hardcore. "Aim for Tomorrow" was a pop-punk/emo album just with signs of screaming.

In 2008, they were able to break into the post-hardcore scene with the release of the EP Your Face Down Now. Thanks to their new album, the band sang in Germany, England, France, USA and Japan. The EP contains six songs and an acoustic bonustrack for Japan, one of which ("Call Me Sick Boy") was re-recorded for Hopes Die Last's debut album. The EP is the last record by Hopes Dies Last to include former screaming vocalist Nick and former guitarist Jacopo.

The band signed with Standby Records in order to release Six Years Home as a major record release, after being signed to Wynona Records, an Italian record company that mainly produces post-hardcore records.

Departure of Nick and Six Years Home (2009-2011)

After their tour in United States and some dates in Europe, Nick, their former un-clean vocalist decided to leave the band. He posted on Hopes Die Last myspace page the following message : Ehy guys what’s up? this is Nick… after months thinking about it i just realized i didn’t want to be the singer/screamer of Hopes Die Last anymore so here i am, to tell you i left the band. I still love the other guys in the band and we’re still friends like before. I’m leaving the band just because i’m not happy to play this kind of music anymore. I’m sorry. Keep on supporting Hopes Die Last. I’ll be back with a new project in some months so don’t forget about me - Nick. After being the screamer for some months for the post-hardcore band HELIA. In 2011, he started producing electronic music under the name of "Razihel".[2]

In august 2009, the band released the first full-lenght album, called Six Years Home, the record contains ten songs. Six Years Home is also the first by the group to include Daniele Tofani, the current un-clean vocalist of Hopes Die Last. One music video for Some Like it Cold was released in promotion of the album in november, the second video was Johnny's Light Sucks, released in October 2011.

In 2010, the band was in a Tour for Italy and other countries. The cover of the Katy Perry's song, Firework was released in March 3, 2011, on MySpace.[3] The second Hopes Die Last's album contains this song.

Trust No One (2011-present)

Calanca (vocals/guitar) and Tofani (bass) started an alternative rock side project called Everland, releasing its debut album Once Upon A Time in December 2011.

Hopes Die Last are recording a new album coming out in 2012. In October, the band leaves for the UK tour with Attack Attack!, then proceed with further dates in Europe, East Europe and Russia.[4] On November 14, 2011, exactly 3 months prior, Standby Records posted a song trailer for the upcoming single/video for a new song and revealed the album title. The album will be called Trust No One and will be released on February 14, 2012. With the singles Unleash Hell and Never Trust the Hazel Eyed, released on January 2012.

Band members

Discography

Albums & EPs

Date Album Label Peak chart positions[5]
US Heat US Hard US Indie
2005 Aim For Tomorrow Self-released — — —
2007 Your Face Down Now Still Life / Standby records — — —
2009 Six Years Home Standby — — —
2012 Trust No One 54 63 161
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Singles

Year Title Album
2007 "Thanks For Coming (I Like You Dead)" Your Face Down Now (EP)
2009 "Some Like It Cold" Six Years Home
2011 "Johnny's Light Sucks"
2012 "Unleash Hell" Trust No One
"Never Trust the Hazel Eyed"

References

  1. ^ http://standbyrecords.net/bands
  2. ^ www.facebook.com/razihelofficial
  3. ^ http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/stream
  4. ^ http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast/blog
  5. ^ http://standbyrecords.net/bands/hopes-die-last/94-hopes-die-last-hit-the-billboard-charts?utm_source=Standby+Records
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