The band posted on their website:

Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We’ve spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. 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

Eron, JT, Micah and Matt

Iron Maiden have announced the dates of their 2008 world tour entitled Somewhere Back In Time:

February
Fri 1st – Mumbai, India – Bandra Kurla Complex
Mon 4th – Perth, Australia – Burswood Dome
Wed 6th – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Thu 7th – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Sat 9th – Sydney, Australia – Acer Arena
Sun 10th – Sydney, Australia – Acer Arena
Tue 12th – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre
Fri 15th – Yokohama, Japan – Pacifico Yokohama
Sat 16th – Tokyo, Japan – Messe
Tue 19th – Los Angeles, USA -The Forum
Thu 21st – Guadalajara, Mexico – Auditoria Telmex
Fri 22nd – Monterrey, Mexico – Arena Monterrey
Sun 24th – Mexico City, Mexico – Sports Palace
Tue 26th – San Jose, Costa Rica – Saprisa Stadium
Thu 28th – Bogota, Columbia – Simon Bolivar Park

March
Sun 2nd – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Skol Arena Anhembi
Wed 5th – Porto Allegre, Brazil – Gigantinho
Fri 7th – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Ferrofcarril Oeste Stadium
Sun 9th – Santiago, Chile – Pista Atletica
Wed 12th – Puerto Rico – San Juan Coliseo
Fri 14th – New Jersey, USA – Izod Centre
Sun 16th – Toronto, Canada – Air Canada Centre