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With humble beginnings in Baltimore and then solidifying their lineup in Raleigh, North Carolina, the genre-blending quintet called alesana has come a long way in order to bring you their musical vision and incendiary live performance. Exploring the heights of love and the lows of heartbreak and bitterness that often follow, alesana's music strikes a universal chord with audiences around the world. Fans embrace the emotional sincerity and undeniable intensity of the music while reveling in the reckless abandon with which alesana performs. Formed in October 2004 by guitarist/vocalist Shawn Milke, guitarist Patrick Thompson, vocalist Dennis Lee, and bassist Steven Tomany, alesana quickly became a staple of the burgeoning Raleigh post-hardcore scene. Metal and hardcore fans were drawn to alesana's gut-wrenching vocals, solid riffs, blasting double bass and intelligent breakdowns. Progressive fans were drawn to their cascading song structures and deft control of dynamics, and emo/pop punkfans were drawn to their catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics. In May 2005, alesana began working on their debut EP. The disc "Try This With Your Eyes Closed" was released in mid-June 2005 to an ever-expanding fan base eager to take alesana home with them. With their additions of Adam Ferguson on third guitar/third vocal,and Jeremy Bryan on drums, alesana is ready to hit the road for their first US tour this summer. Word-of-mouth, internet promotion and online sales have given fans around the world access to alesana, landing the EP in Europe, Australia, Central America and across the nation. Since the release, alesana has been hard at work playing shows across the region (including the Cornerstone Festival and an episode of the MTV series "My Super-Sweet Sixteen"). Now with their first national release "On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax" recorded with producers Kit Walters and Jamie King, it is only a matter of time until alesana is in your stereo. xoxo

Dennis-vocals
Shawn-vocals/guitar/piano
Patrick-guitar
Adam-guitar/vocals
Steve-bass
Jeremy-drums
alesana is one of my favorite bands
alesana by make.a.wish September 24, 2006
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Someone who is an amazing, beautiful, intelligent person. When told any attributes that are compliments of them they deny it and shun you for suggesting such a word.
"That girl right there, Alexana.. She's the best."
"She's such an Alexana, she hates herself but doesn't realize how awesome she is.."
alexana by Swagasauras November 25, 2013
Aleana is a classy bad ass bitch,but is a softly at heart, she cares alot of others although she can make mistakes. She's loud and funny and can be shy to new people, she would always want to be liked by others and wanting to make more friends, she's not all around perfect but she will try her best to make you laugh! She would try to stay with the latest fashions but it's not her self, she would be loyal and a good friend to trust!
I love aleana! She's the best friend u can count on!!
Aleana by A_k_H December 31, 2018
An aleyana is typically a kind and caring person who will therefore listen to your problems (as long as it's not not bullshit) And tries to find the best rational solution for everything and anything. #FutureSocialWorker. An aleyana also stands their ground and is very blunt, anal, and straight forward with everything that comes out of their mouth. So if an aleyana says something you might find offensive, it's not an insult, it's advice. You should always listen to these people.
"I was talking to an aleyana today. She made me realise a lot. She made me realise that I'm the shit"
aleyana by PURPLEGARNET May 28, 2016
alesana is one of the most amazing bands ever. and they do not suck playing live, they are orgasmic performers at concerts.
Band members:
dennis lee, jeremy bryan, shawn milke, patrick thompson, adam ferguson, and shane crump USED to be in the band.
*recently, shane quit the band....*
so at warped tour they had a random guy filling in for bass.
kathy: oh you know that band, alesana?
john: yeah what about them?
kathy: they are the best band i've ever listened to and i just bought their new cd, when myth fades to legend!
john: aren't they that really good screamo punk band?
kathy: yeah and adam ferguson is so much hotter than you, so bye!
alesana by alesanalover August 23, 2008
An Indian name meaning prayers. Alpana is an amazing person. She can be smart, emotional, as well as sensitive, and short tempered but is very fun to hang out with.
I'm hanging out with Alpana today!
Alpana is so funny!
Alpana can make me laugh or cry at any time
Alpana by DreamBIgDreamAlways July 24, 2012