With roots in Baltimore, Alesana was formed in Raleigh, North Carolina by guitarist/vocalist Shaun Milke, guitarist Patrick Thompson, vocalist Dennis Lee, and bassist Steven Tomany in October 2004. The band gained recognition in the local scene and signed with Tragic Hero Records in May 2005. They then gained broader notoriety with the release of an EP entitled 'Try This With Your Eyes Closed' as well as playing a show on the MTV series 'My Super-Sweet Sixteen'.

In 2006 the band released their first full length, 'On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax' and was signed to Fearless Records in December.
On the third of June 2008 the band has released their second full lenghth album, 'Where Myth Fades To Legend'.

Alesana has toured the United States and Mexico during 2006 & 2007 with various bands such as Haste the Day and Blessthefall.
In 2008 Alesana is busy with the Vans Warped Tour.

Current members:
* Dennis Lee - Vocals
* Shawn Milke - Vocals/Guitar/Piano
* Patrick Thompson - Guitar
* Adam Ferguson - Guitar/Vocals
* Shane Crump - Bass
* Jeremy Bryan - Drums