Effective period / Period of releases: 2002 - 2024

Members: Tyler Oleson, Chris Honeck, Jeffrey Eaton, John Eich, Matt Hoffman, Harm Haverman, Brad Highnam, Bo Becker, Tim Churchman (2), Luke Rauch

Modern Life Is War (commonly abbreviated as M.L.I.W.), is a Marshalltown, Iowa-based melodic hardcore punk band. The band released three full-length albums and one self-titled 7" E.P.

In mid 2005, after the release of Witness, guitarist Matt Hoffman and bassist Chris Honeck left the band. They were replaced by Sjarm 13 and Tim Churchman (2), respectively. On February 9, 2007, M.L.I.W. announced that they had inked a record deal with Equal Vision Records. The band's final album, Midnight In America, was released on August 21, 2007.