In 2001, an American rock band formed and the name of this band is Hawthorne Heights. The Dayton, Ohio rock band, which consists of JT Woodruff (vocals, guitar), Matt Ridenour (bass), Micah Carli (guitar), Eron Bucciarelli (drums), started out with a dream to become a full-time, professional band. That dream came true after the release of their debut CD "The Silence In Black And White" through Victory records. 

After rearranging the lineup and a name change from "A Day In The Life," the band began playing out self-booked tours. They shared stages with bands like Descendents, From Autumn To Ashes and Coheed And Cambria. After two years of touring, in Chicago, IL. Victory Records' President, Tony Brummel, listens to Hawthorne Heights's CD, which he immediately is taken by them. The boys soon is on a road trip from Dayton to Chicago to showcase their incredible talents, after which they get signed to Victory Records.  

"The Silence in Black And White" was released in 2004, which slowly built sales until the release of the video for "Ohio is for Lovers". The video debuted on MTV, which pushed the band to nationwide success and a growth in their fanbase. The album peaked at number 56. Their second album, If Only You Were Lonely, debuted at number 3 on the Billboard charts.

A year after their enormous success with their second album, tragedy struck. Casey Calvert, the band's lead guitarist, was found dead on their tour bus on Nov. 24, 2007. The band had started their US tour a day earlier in Detroit, Michigan. They spent a few days mourning the lose of their band member, which lead to a song dedicated to Calvert called "Sugar in the Engine".

Fast forward to current day, Hawthorne Heights has started their own label called Cardboard Empire. The band will be self-releasing a trilogy of EPs, which begins with Hate. The first part of this trilogy will be released next week, Aug. 23. MTV.com has already premiered the new song, "Four White Walls", off of Hate.  Also happening in the world of Hawthorne Heights is their You Are Not Alone Tour, which starts tomorrow, Aug. 20. 

Catch Hawthorne Heights on their forthcoming tour:

Aug 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo

Aug 21 - Toronto, ON @ The Rockpile

Aug 22 - Cornwall, ON @ Murphy's Inn

Aug 23 - Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live

Aug 24 - Uncassville, CT @ Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den FREE SHOW, 21+

Aug 25 - Rockville Centre, NY @ Vibe Lounge 

Aug 26 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

Aug 27 - Lebanon, OH - Venue 42 

Aug 30 - Marietta, OH @ Marietta Brewing Company

Aug 31 - Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java 

Sep 01 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ Pirates Cove

Sep 02 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis

Sep 03 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G 

Sep 04 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits 

Sep 05 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 

Sep 07 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth 

Sep 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum 

Sep 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store 

Sep 11 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco 

Sep 12 - Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies 

Sep 13 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas 

Sep 14 - Cookeville, TN @ Amps and Ramps 

Sep 15 - Whitesburg, KY @ Tourism Building 

Sep 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ ES Jungle 

Sep 23 - Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge 

Sep 24 - Kalkaska, MI @ The Kaliseum

Sep 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club 

Sep 27 - La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse 

Sep 28 - Mankato, MN @ What's Up Lounge 

Sep 29 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Vault 

Sep 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4 

Oct 01 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium 

Oct 02 - Billings, MT @ Manny's 

Oct 04 - Pocatello, ID @ The Venue 

Oct 05 - Spokane, WA @ The A Club 

Oct 06 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven

Oct 07 - Umatilla, OR @ The AAP House

Oct 08 - Reno, NV @ The Alley 

Oct 09 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish 

Oct 10 - Simi Valley, CA @ 118 West 

Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club 

Oct 12 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza

Oct 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Sanctuary 

Oct 14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue 

Oct 15 - Cheyenne, WY @ The Bananza 

Oct 16 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive 

Oct 18 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's Sports Cafe

Oct 19 - Austin, TX @ Emo's 

Oct 20 - San Antonio, TX @ Jack's Bar 

Oct 21 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 

Oct 22 - Dallas, TX @ Trees 

Oct 23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory 

Oct 24 - Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop 

Oct 25 - St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House 

Oct 26 - Springfield, MO @ The Lemon Drop

Oct 27 - Terre Haute, IN @ The Venue 

Oct 28 - Evansville, IN @ Boney June's 

Oct 29 - Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP