Casey Calvert, the band’s rhythm guitarist, was found dead on the band’s tour bus at age 26 on November 24, 2007. The band had begun its American tour just the day before in Detroit . Toxicology and autopsy reports said that Calvert died of combined drug intoxication . A statement released by the members of the band said that Calvert died in his sleep and that his body was discovered before the band was scheduled to carry out a sound check before its show at the 9:30 Club, in Washington, D.C. The band spent a few days mourning, reflecting, and writing a song about their loss.
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