Hawthorne Heights is a melodic/post hardcore band that formed in Dayton, Ohio in June of 2001. The band was originally known as "A Day In The Life" but changed its name as its music and lineup also changed. JT Woodruff is the frontman on vocals and guitar, Matt Ridenour is on bass, Eron Bucciarelli on drums, and Casey Calvert and Micah Carli on guitar.
With three guitarists, along with a bass player and a drummer, Hawthorne Heights is somewhat distinct among rock bands; most rock bands of this size would have only two guitarists (rhythm and lead). The arrangement opens up unique opportunities for live guitar harmonies and counter-melodies. It also allows the music to transition between effects such as distortion or chorus by having another guitarist play the next part, a transition that would normally not sound "clean" live. Transitions are commonly done with 2 guitars in the recording studio as part of production, but this typically requires recording more than 2 parts at separate times and then mixing the individual tracks to achieve the desired sound.
Eron Bucciarelli - Drums Casey Calvert - Backing Vocals, Guitar Micah Carli - Guitar Matt Ridenour - Vocals, Bass JT Woodruff - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Hawthorne Heights released an album entitled " The Silence in Black and White" in 2004 on Victory. The song "Ohio is for Lovers", which was released as their first major single, was at one point bundled in .mp3 format with Winamp. Another version of this album, "The Silence in Black and White: Limited Edition", was released with 7 bonus tracks and a DVD.
The band finished recording their second album, " If Only You Were Lonely", and released it on February 28, 2006. This album also features two separate covers, a man and a woman sleeping alone in their beds. The lead single for the second album is "Saying Sorry." Nine Reasons To Say Goodbye EP -Then Known as "A Day In The Life" From Ohio With Love (A compilation EP) The Silence in Black and White 2004 RIAA Certification: Gold The Silence in Black and White Reissue Elektra: The Album Soundtrack (Features an unreleased song "Angels With Even Filthier Souls) This Is Who We Are DVD Underworld: Evolution Soundtrack (Features a Remix of "Where Do I Stab Myself In The Ears") If Only You Were Lonely 2006