Orange County's PAX217 to fold in autumn.

AMERICAN hard rock band PAX217 will be folding in the autumn. The band, who have enjoyed critical acclaim for their albums 'Two Seventeen' (2000) and 'Engage' (2002) and who have made a much publicised stand against the evils of pornography, announced their decision from the stage at Spirit West Coast festival in Del Mar, California. Said David Tosti, "The vision of this band is to access the hearts of the world through our music and although the four of us are laying PAX217 to rest, the vision is not dead."

The band is finishing out the summer dates that are booked and will be planning some "spectacular last shows" in early autumn. CR

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