Interview: David and Jon of Hope Deferred

Interview: David and Jon of Hope Deferred

From All Consuming Podcast by Gary and Tyler

October 6, 2025 · 1h 6m

About this episode

Gary and Chris interview David and Jon from Hope Deferred about their music, influences, and faith.

Gary and guest co-host Chris (from For The Rock) sit down with David Bunton and Jon Tooley of the Death Metal band "Hope Deferred". They dive into musical influences, how the band formed, the role their faith plays in writing music and the evolution of their sound from their previous bands (Embodiment, The Famine, and The Showdown). Takeaways David's gateway band was MXPX, leading him to the heavy scene. Jon's introduction to heavy music was through Cannibal Corpse in Ace Ventura. Hope Deferred was formed from a desire to create music together. The band members have a rich history in the heavy music scene. Lyrically, the band aims to be bold and clear about their faith. The name 'Hope Deferred' is inspired by a biblical passage. The band embraces their Christian identity without apology. They aim to mix heavy music with meaningful lyrical content. The band is excited to perform live and share their music with audiences. The upcoming single 'Brethren of Blood' drops on October 15th. Balancing music with family and careers is a challenge for many musicians. The importance of supporting underground bands is emphasized. Future plans include potential live shows and more music…

People in this episode

Host: Gary

Guests: Chris, David Bunton, Jon Tooley

Topics covered

  • death metal
  • music influences
  • faith in music
  • band formation
  • lyrical content
  • live performances
  • supporting underground bands

Keywords

  • Hope Deferred
  • death metal
  • music influences
  • Christian identity
  • live performances
  • lyrical content
  • upcoming single

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope Deferred, MXPX, Cannibal Corpse, Embodiment, The Famine, The Showdown

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