Hawthorne Heights is a post-hardcore band based in America. The band formed in Dayton, Ohio, in June of 2001,[6] their line-up currently consists of vocalist and guitarist JT Woodruff, lead guitarist Micah Carli, bassist and vocalist Matt Ridenour and drummer Eron Bucciarelli. In late 2007, guitarist and vocalist Casey Calvert died of accidental causes, leaving the band as a four-piece.[7] The band, who were originally named A Day in the Life,[6] have released two studio albums on Victory Records since changing their name to Hawthorne Heights.

The band found success with both of their first two albums, with 2004's The Silence in Black and White achieving Platinum certification, and their 2006 album If Only You Were Lonely achieved Gold certification,[8] after peaking at #1 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums and #3 on the Billboard 200 charts.[9] They are also well known for their 2006 single "Saying Sorry", which reached Gold status[8] and peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.[10] The bands third album is due to be released on August 5, 2008,[11] surprisingly through Victory Records again, after a lengthy legal battle between the two parties.[12]