Zero (Hawthorne Heights album)

Zero is the fifth studio album by American rock band Hawthorne Heights, released on June 25, 2013. It's their first album to be released through Red Entertainment. The album was produced by Brian Virtue.

Promotion and release
It was announced early 2013 that the band signed deal with Red Entertainment and that a new album is in the works. They put their final EP from their Hate/Hope Trilogy on hold, so they can work on a new album. They financed the entire project via pledgemusic. The album debuted at 118th place on the Billboard 200. It is also the band's last studio album to feature drummer Eron Bucciarelli and guitarist Micah Carli.

Songs and singles released

 * On May 18, 2013, the first single "Golden Parachutes" was released. The song impacted radio on May 28, 2013.
 * On June 11, 2013, they released their second song "Taken By The Dark" which contains a heavier side including screams from Micah.

Album title
The band explained: "We went in with a bunch of songs and came out with a concept album, the likes of which we’ve never attempted to undertake in the past. If you’re a long-time fan of Hawthorne Heights, you know we’ve been through a lot over the years. No matter how hard life gets or how many seemingly insurmountable odds you may encounter, everyone can get a fresh start. “ZERO” deals with these life issues against a dystopian, war-ravaged backdrop".

Personnel

 * Hawthorne Heights
 * JT Woodruff – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
 * Micah Carli – lead guitar, unclean vocals
 * Mark McMillon – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals
 * Matt Ridenour – bass, backing vocals
 * Eron Bucciarelli – drums, percussion
 * Production
 * Album produced by Brian Virtue
 * Art Direction & Design by Jeff Chenault