Alesana (band)

Alesana (pronounced /ˈælɨs ˈænə/ Alice-Anna) is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums. The band gained a wide audience after their debut, On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax was released, featuring a musical style shifting between light and heavy sounds along with a wide influence ranging to even classic rock bands such as The Beatles. Their band name is derived from street named Aliceanna St., which is located in Baltimore where the group originated.

BIOGRAPHY
A few moments before stepping out onto the stage at the sold-out show in Helsinki, Finland, Alesana, comprised of frontman / vocalist Dennis Lee, vocalist / guitarist Shawn Milke, guitarist Alex
Torres, drummer Jeremy Bryan, bassist Shane Crump, and guitarist Jake Campbell, took a moment to reflect on the last five years. "Remember our first practice space?" Tanya Dennis nostalgia. "Look how far we've come. I do not know about you guys, but I'm going to rock the face of a group of children in Finland. Lets do this!" Getting set to release third album The Emptiness, Alesana international loyal fanbase is living proof that a combination of the right of the talent, creativity work, and dedication to fans can go, long time.

Forming in November of 2004, Alesana's debut full-length record On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax was released on Fearless Records in 2006. The album, produced and recorded by Kit Walters, was built around, attack the emotional dynamic, three guitars. It is the sound of the band is defined as their own, and one they expanded with a second album where myth fades to legend. This time working producer Steve Evetts (Senses Fail, Every Time I Die, Dillinger Escape Plan), the band entered the big time, achieving recognition in the U.S. and around the world, building a huge fanbase overseas.

Expect the unexpected in every way possible when experiencing the band's new album The Emptiness. The third band and best effort, produced by Kris Crummett (Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance), finds sextet their most creative explosion. "From day one Dennis and I wanted to write our own story," notes Shawn. "Having always incorporated into the music tells us, we felt that the third record is a perfect opportunity to do just that." Packaged with a 13-page short story and intricate album art, The Emptiness offers the listener the theater experience as it stretches beyond the expected nuances of a rock record. Polished with many of the same dynamics that make The Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax fresh and addictive success, The Emptiness combines killer hooks with added depth, thanks to the incorporation of live string quartet. The record perfectly blends together the distinctive Alesana sound new maturity and ferocity that will have peers, critics and fans turn their heads.

Alesana has always focused much of their attention on having an energetic and memorable live performances, and 2010 saw the band expand intensity raw, honest performances on their stage more than ever. After the tour finished with Chiodos, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Bayside, Mayday Parade, Drop Dead Charming and Fear Before, the band was ready to continue hitting the road hard and strong. "Touring and playing shows for the fans is what its all about," said Dennis. "We have made some great friends and had the privilege to share the stage with not only awesome bands, but good guys as well It is very special when you can share your passion and art with people everyday for a living .. There not a minute that goes by that we are not eternally grateful for the opportunity we have been given. "

With the creativity of their lyrics, their musical passion and energy of their live show, Alesana's next chapter is set to be the biggest band yet. "Emptiness is much more than just a record for us, and hopefully the fans as well," notes Shawn. "This is an adventure, like seeing a play on Broadway. Read the story, listen to music, get lost in the artwork. Enjoy it on every level possible. We never had this much fun doing a project, ever."

Emptiness hits store shelves January 26, 2010 courtesy of Fearless Records.

Alesana web site

http://www.alesanaofficial.com
http://www.myspace.com/Alesana
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http://www.ilike.com/artist/Alesana
http://www.buzznet.com/Alesana
http://www.purevolume.com/Alesana
http://www.bebo.com/alesanamusic