Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band. They formed in 2001 and were originally called "A Day in the Life" but later changed their name and lineup.
Hawthorne Heights | |
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 Hawthorne Heights at the University of Scranton in 2007. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop punk, emo, alternative rock, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Victory, Wind-up, Cardboard Empire, Red River, InVogue, Pure Noise, Skeleton Club |
| Associated acts | A Day in the Life |
| Website | www |
| Members | JT Woodruff Matt Ridenour Mark McMillon Chris Popadak |
| Past members | Micah Carli Eron Bucciarelli Casey Calvert |
They have released three studio albums and a number of singles. Their album titled Fragile Future was released on August 5, 2008 in United States. Their most recent album is called If Only You Were Lonely XV was released on December 1, 2023. Their other albums include If Only You Were Lonely and The Silence in Black and White. They spawned emo classics such as "Saying Sorry" and "Ohio Is for Lovers".
Casey Calvert, who played guitar and did the screaming for the band, died on November 24, 2007, and another member found him in the morning. They had to push back touring etc., and had started on a tour already and had big plans.
Later, another person in the band, Micah Carli, started doing the harsh death growl vocals for the band.
They have had many tours including the Never Sleep Again tour, the Warped Tour and Projekt Revolution. They played the Never Sleep Again tour with fellow band Silverstein.
Band members
- Current members
- JT Woodruff – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards (2001–present)
- Matt Ridenour – bass, backing vocals (2001–present)
- Mark McMillon – lead guitar (2013–present, touring and session 2009–2013), unclean vocals (2015–present); rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013–2015, touring and session 2009–2013)
- Chris Popadak – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2017–present, touring and session 2014–2017)
- Former members
- Micah Carli – lead guitar (2001–2015), unclean vocals (2001–2002, 2008–2015)
- Eron Bucciarelli – drums, percussion (2001–2014)
- Casey Calvert – rhythm and lead guitar, unclean vocals (2002–2007; his death)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2004 | The Silence in Black and White
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| 2006 | If Only You Were Lonely
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| 2008 | Fragile Future
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| 2010 | Skeletons
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| 2013 | Zero
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| 2014 | The Silence in Black and White Acoustic
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| 2018 | Bad Frequencies
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| 2021 | The Rain Just Follows Me
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| 2023 | If Only You Were Lonely XV
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Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions[1] | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | UK [2] |
UK Rock | |||
| 2004 | "Ohio Is for Lovers" | 34 | — | — | The Silence in Black and White |
| 2005 | "Niki FM" | 40 | — | — | |
| 2005 | "Silver Bullet" | — | — | — | |
| 2006 | "Saying Sorry" | 7 | 87 | 38 | If Only You Were Lonely |
| 2006 | "This Is Who We Are" | — | — | — | |
| 2006 | "Pens and Needles" | — | — | — | |
| 2008 | "Rescue Me" | — | — | — | Fragile Future |
| 2008 | "Somewhere in Between" | — | — | — | |
| 2010 | "Nervous Breakdown" | — | — | — | Skeletons |
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=614500&model.vnuAlbumId=753903. Retrieved 2008-11-11. Billboard.com. Accessed April 25, 2007.
- ↑ Zobbel (2007-06-16). "Chart Log UK". Zobbel. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
