by Epitaph Tours

Epitaph artist Death By Stereo is among those named in four multimilion dollar lawsuits by the family of Daniel Martin as well as other individuals hurt in a 2003 show which took place at the Solar Haus. According to the story, the lawsuits rest on the argument that "Solar Haus owners and former residents did not have legal permission to hold a concert at the venue, which they claim was unsafe.." Daniel Martin's family also claims that "moshing" and other violent behaviour exhibited by Death by Stereo contributed to their son's death.

The band, who performed benefit shows to aid with medical bills, has yet to issue a statement. One student who was present at the show in question had this to say:

[…] those in attendance willingly participated in the "moshing and other violent behavior" exhibited at the show. […] those who happened to fall were willing participants in the "violent behavior" that night and blaming someone else for their actions is irresponsible. […] This frivolous lawsuit is doing nothing more than dragging out a painful experience for many people and needs to be put to rest.

Death By Stereo, who will be releasing their fourth full length this spring titled Death For Life has finalized their tour dates for the next few months.

DateCityVenue
April 7Bakersfield, CAMontgomery World Plaza
Headlining with Sinai Beach and LOSA
April 14Los~Angeles, CAThe Knitting Factory
April 15Las~Vegas, NVThe Roadhouse
April 16Orangevale/Sacramento, CAThe Boardwalk
April 17San~Francisco, CASlim's Headlining with LOSA
April 23Tempe, AZNeckbeards
April 24Denver, COBluebird
April 25Colorado Springs,CO Navajo Hogan
April 26Ft.~Collins, COThe Starlight
April 27Kansas~City, MOEl Torreon
April 28Omaha, NERanch Bowl
April 29Iowa~City, IAGabes Oasis
April 30Des~Moines, IA
House of Bricks Tour supporting Mastodon with Cult of Luna
May 2Milwaukee, WIThe Rave Bar
May 3Chicago, ILThe Bottom Lounge
May 4Grand~Rapids, MIThe Intersection
May 5Colombus, OHAl Rosa
May 6Detroit, MIHarpo's Concert Theatre
May 7Cleveland~Heights, OHGrog Shop
May 9Philadelphia, PAThe Theatre of Living Arts
May 10Lathem, NYSaratoga Winners
May 11Worcester, MAThe Palladium
May 12New~York, NYBowery Ballroom
May 13Sayreville, NJStarland Ballroom
May 14Towson, MDRecher Theatre
May 17Carrboro, NCCat's Cradle
May 18Jacksonville, FLJack Rabbits
May 19Lake BuenaVista, FL House of Blues
May 20St.~Petersburg, FLState Theatre
May 21Atlanta, GAMasquerade