Take Action! Tour Updates

Escape the Fate, which was previously announced as the co-headliner of the annual charity Take Action! Tour is no longer scheduled to participate in the tour. No explanation has been given as the reason for Escape the Fate's cancellation except for this brief message the band posted in a myspace bulletin," Yes, the tour is canceled. NO WE DID NOT BREAK UP. Please send your love to Hawthorne (referring to the recent death of Hawthorne Heights band member Casey Calvert)." However, From First to Last, is set to support headliner Everytime I Die, according to a recent press release.

Also, Sub City Records announced that the recipient of the charity donation accumulated from this year's Take Action! Tour is the non-profit group Do Something. According to its website, Do Something's mission is "to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of do-ers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action." For more information visit the official website here.

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Hawthorne Heights Guitarist Dies

Casey Calvert, the guitarist for Hawthorne Heights, died November 24 in his sleep, of unknown causes. The band posted this official message on its website:

At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Hawthorne Heights

This is so sad!

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