(ESM) Hawthorne Heights have launched their own imprint record label, Cardboard Empire, on which they will self-release an upcoming series of new EPs. The first in a planned series of three EPs, Hate, is set to be released on August 23rd.
"Four White Walls," the first release from the Hate EP will be premiering on MTV.com this Friday, August 12. The group also plans to release a music video for each track off Hate, the first for the song, "Is This What You Wanted?"
Hate will be available in digital format via all online retailers and limited edition physical copies of the disc will be sold exclusively at shows and through the band's webstore.
Pre-sale bundles are now available at www.hawthorneheights.bigcartel.com, the most limited of which include a "golden ticket" with the purchaser's name on it that will allow them to see any Hawthorne Heights show in any city for life. Pre-sale bundles are available as follows:
Package 1: album: $8
Package 2: album + shirt + an HH guitar pick: $25
Package 3: Autographed album + shirt + handwritten lyrics for one song: $45
Package 4: Autographed album + shirt + handwritten lyrics for one song + stick/head/ etc. used on Hate: $65 (limited to 30)
Package 5: Autographed album + shirt + handwritten lyrics for every song on Hate + stick/head + a mystery item + golden ticket + first to hear a new song: $150 (limited to 10)
(ALL PACKAGES ORDERED BETWEEN 8/10 AND 8/17 WILL COME WITH AN AUTOGRAPHED CD)
Hawthorne Heights will tour in support of Hate starting later this month. The "You Are Not Alone Tour," with fellow Dayton, OH band, ViFolly and local openers in each market, will kick off August 20th in Buffalo, NY. Each ticket will be priced in the $10-$12 range.
Aug 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo
Aug 21 - Toronto, ON @ The Rockpile
Aug 22 - Cornwall, ON @ Murphy's Inn
Aug 23 - Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live
Aug 24 - Uncassville, CT @ Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den FREE SHOW, 21+
Aug 25 - Rockville Centre, NY @ Vibe Lounge
Aug 26 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Aug 27 - Lebanon, OH - Venue 42
Aug 30 - Marietta, OH @ Marietta Brewing Company
Aug 31 - Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
Sep 01 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ Pirates Cove
Sep 02 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
Sep 03 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
Sep 04 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Sep 05 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Sep 07 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
Sep 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Sep 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store
Sep 11 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Sep 12 - Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies
Sep 13 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
Sep 14 - Cookeville, TN @ Amps and Ramps
Sep 15 - Whitesburg, KY @ Tourism Building
Sep 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ ES Jungle
Sep 23 - Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge
Sep 24 - Kalkaska, MI @ The Kaliseum
Sep 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Sep 27 - La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse
Sep 28 - Mankato, MN @ What's Up Lounge
Sep 29 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Vault
Sep 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4
Oct 01 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
Oct 02 - Billings, MT @ Manny's
Oct 04 - Pocatello, ID @ The Venue
Oct 05 - Spokane, WA @ The A Club
Oct 06 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Oct 07 - Umatilla, OR @ The AAP House
Oct 08 - Reno, NV @ The Alley
Oct 09 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish
Oct 10 - Simi Valley, CA @ 118 West
Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Oct 12 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
Oct 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Sanctuary
Oct 14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Oct 15 - Cheyenne, WY @ The Bananza
Oct 16 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
Oct 18 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's Sports Cafe
Oct 19 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Oct 20 - San Antonio, TX @ Jack's Bar
Oct 21 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Oct 22 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Oct 23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
Oct 24 - Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop
Oct 25 - St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
Oct 26 - Springfield, MO @ The Lemon Drop
Oct 27 - Terre Haute, IN @ The Venue
Oct 28 - Evansville, IN @ Boney June's
Oct 29 - Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP
