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Raleigh, NC based rock outfit Alesana are excited to announce The Trilogy Tour Part II: A Place Where The Sun Is Silent. Following their successful tour last year playing their album The Emptiness in full, the band is taking on their second album in their Annabel Trilogy, A Place Where The Sun Is Silent, playing the album front to back.

When speaking about this next tour, vocalist Shawn Milke stated, “On the heels of the incredible fun we had last year playing The Emptiness, we are excited to announce The Trilogy Tour Part II. This time around we will be playing A Place Where The Sun Is Silent from front to back, which means there will be several songs that we have never before performed live hitting the stage for the first time ever. Making this record was one of the coolest experiences of our career and we cannot wait to relive this chapter of the Annabel saga with all of you! Prepare to walk hand in hand with the damned.” They’ll be joined on the road by LIMBS, Vampires Everywhere, and Across The White Water Tower. Check out the list of dates below.


TOUR DATES:


6/15 - Nashville, TN - Basement East

6/16 - Birmingham, AL - TrimTab Brewery

6/17 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl

6/19 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock

6/21 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar 

6/22 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

6/23 - Austin, TX - Empire Control Room

6/24 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89 Street

6/25 - Dallas, TX - South By So What Fest

6/27 - Kansas City, MO - Record Bar

6/29 - Madison, WI - The Annex

6/30 - Joliet, IL - The Forge

7/1 - St. Louis, MO - Old Rock House

8/10 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle

8/11 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

8/12 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero

8/13 - Orlando, FL - Level 13

8/14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade

8/15 - Richmond, VA - The Canal Club

8/16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Craft House

8/17 - Horseheads, NY - The L

8/18 - Brooklyn, NY - The Brooklyn Monarch

8/19 - Frenchtown, NJ - Artie’s 

8/20 - Harrisburg, PA - HMAC

11/9 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater

11/10 - Las Vegas, NV - The Space

11/11 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

11/13 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go

11/14 - Fresno, CA - Full Circle Brewery

11/15 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield

11/16 - Reno, NV - Virginia Street Brewhouse

11/17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

11/18 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep

11/19 - Denver, CO - Marquis

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North Carolina-based rock outfit Alesana is set to hit the road this summer on the Trilogy Tours Part One: The Emptiness. The dates announced today include the rescheduled dates from the band’s tour last year which was postponed halfway through because of COVID-related issues and will be a continuation of the band playing their album, The Emptiness, in full.

The tour features Palisades as the direct support with Vampires Everywhere and another special guest yet to be announced joining as support. The two legs of the tour currently run from July 7th to July 17th and August 19th through August 28th. More dates and VIP will be released soon.


TOUR DATES

July 7 - Headliners - Louisville, KY

July 8 - Apollo Theater - Belvidere, IL 

July 9 - Old Rock House - St. Louis, MO

July 10 - Record Bar - Kansas City, MO

July 11 - 89th Street - Oklahoma City, OK

July 13 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX

July 14 - Brewster Street - Corpus Christi, TX

July 15 - Paper Tiger - San Antonio, TX

July 16 - Come and Take It Live - Austin, TX

July 17 - Trees - Dallas, TX

August 19 - Hooligans - Jacksonville, NC

August 20 - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC

August 21 - Henao - Orlando, FL

August 22 - Masquerade (Purgatory) - Atlanta, GA

August 23 - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

August 24 - Craft House - Pittsburgh, PA

August 25 - The L - Horseheads, NY

August 26 - The Brooklyn Monarch - New York, NY

August 27 - Arties - Frenchtown, NJ*

August 28 - HMAC - Harrisburg, PA

*No Palisades

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Raleigh-based rock outfit Alesana has released a stream video for their single, "The Coward," off their new EP, "The Lost Chapters", which is available now. The video is being premiered exclusively with Substream Magazine.

When discussing the new track and EP, vocalist Shawn Milke stated: "The Lost Chapters fills in some blanks for fans who enjoy the small details of our concepts. There are some tunes here that introduce new possibilities as to where our stories could have gone, while others expand on some already existing points. Musically and sonically each song feels like the era in which they were born and really makes The Lost Chapters feel like you are traveling back in time. 'The Coward' is, lyrically and narratively, my favorite of the bunch because it introduces a chapter in The Emptiness that I loved and was disappointed to cut originally. It takes place in the immediate aftermath of 'The Murderer'."

Check out the video stream HERE.
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Off the heels of releasing their project Origins, rock outfit and Revival Recordings artist Alesana has released a brand new music video. The song, “Fits and Starts,” comes off their new EP, The Lost Chapters, which is exclusively available through Origins. The music video features footage from fans writing down their fears, giving positive messages, and holding up signs reading “I say farewell to giving up” which is a lyric taken from the track. The band had asked for fan involvement for a secret project back in early October without giving many details to what the videos fans sent in would be used for. When discussing the concept behind the music video and the song, singer Shawn Milke said,

”This music video means a great deal to us. For years, we have had fans tell us that Alesana has saved their lives. Every time I hear those words, I am rendered speechless. To have such a profound effect on somebody through music and art is incredibly humbling. So many have shared stories of survival and perseverance with us. Fits and Starts is our way of saying thank YOU for all YOU have done for us. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. Thank you for sharing your pain, your fears, your hopes, your failures, your successes. We are all in this life together and we should never be afraid to lean on each other. The song is about it being okay to be afraid. It is okay to not know what to do all the time; but we must keep trying. We do not give up. We ask for help if we need it. Positivity is not about ignoring the negative it is about finding ways to overcome it. In the video, you are invited into the world of someone who is writing down their thoughts and then singing it to no-one. This person eventually finds the strength to step back and look to someone for help. It is not about saying farewell and giving up, it is about saying farewell TO giving up. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who contributed to this video. PMA.”

Along with the music video, Alesana has released a shirt with the lyric, "I say farewell to giving up," in languages from around the world. Alesana plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to Hope For The Day. The shirt is available for purchase through the Revival Recordings website right HERE.The music video for “Fits and Starts” is streaming now and can be viewed HERE.
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North Carolina rock/sweetcore band and Revival Recordings artist Alesana, has announced that the highly-anticipated Origins has been released for purchase today. Due to high demand, the band decided to release the project a week early ahead of the original date of Black Friday. Vocalist Shawn Milke made the announcement during the band's live stream while answering questions about the project. Origins is available exclusively through Revival Recordings.





Alesana has been revealing the components of Origins one day at a time over the past two weeks since the announcement of the project. The items of Origins consist of a USB key full of never before seen footage, photos, and audio tracks from throughout Alesana’s thirteen years as a band. Alongside the USB key, fans will also receive five posters, a shirt with the first ever Alesana design, a handbook to walk you through the material covered in Origins, a personalized message from the band, guitar picks with six of the band’s favorite designs, and a ticket good voucher for two for one Alesana performance. Perhaps the most exciting inclusion is a brand new EP, The Lost Chapters, that contains six brand new songs, one song from each era of Alesana, will be included as a CD and cassette tape.

Fans will receive Origins in it’s own unique wooden keepsake box. Only 1,000 units of the project will be released and will be exclusive to the ultimate Alesana fans who manage to get their hands on one of their own. Origins will be made available domestically first with plans to make it available internationally. Fans can purchase Origins on the Revival Recordings website now HERE!
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Today not only marks the 13th anniversary of North Carolina based rock/sweetcore band and Revival Recordings artist Alesana, but will also serve as the announcement day for one of their biggest undertakings to date. The project, called Origins, is currently rooted as much in mystery as it is in magnitude for any hardcore fan of the band. Alesana wants fans to know that Origins is a labor of love, created and compiled entirely by their hands, and their hands alone. Vocalist Shawn Milke says of the endeavor:

“Origins is a project that has been years in the making. I always imagined giving everything we possibly could to our amazing fans, both figuratively and literally. Origins is exactly that. This was forged by our own hands, every single aspect of it. It is an experience like no other we have conceived and any questions you may have regarding it's contents will be answered in the coming days and weeks. This is our story, our history, our future, our now. Find the key, unlock the history. This is Origins."

While very few details have been released thus far, fans are encouraged to keep a close eye on Alesana’s social media pages in the coming days to discover what is going to be included with Origins. This limited edition collection will be available to purchase via the Revival Recordings website this Black Friday.
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Raleigh-based rock band Alesana have released a video announcing a new project and are seeking fan involvement. The video, which features Alesana vocalist Shawn Milke, doesn’t reveal all the details about the new forthcoming project but asks fans to send a thirty second clip of themselves doing something creative and having a positive message. In the same vein of Alesana's mantra, "PMA", he also adds for fans to send a photo, along with their video, of them holding up a sign with the words, “I say farewell to giving up,” in their native language.

About the project, Shawn said, “This new project we are embarking on is very dear to us. We want to show our fans how much they mean to us in a unique and special way. These last 13 years of getting to be Alesana would not be possible without the love, support, and positivity of our amazing army. Alesana is not just the six of us in the band; it is all of you as well. Hopefully when this project is done, we will have been able to show you at least a small bit of gratitude for how appreciative and thankful we are for your passion and loyalty."

To be involved, fans are asked to either upload their video to their YouTube channel unlisted or to their google drive and send the link to info@revivalrecs.com. The deadline for submissions is October 20th. Fans are encouraged to participate and be a part of something special. For all the details, including filming instructions, you can view the video HERE.
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Alesana are kicking off their highly-anticipated Hero With A Thousand Faces Tour today alongside special guests Eyes Set To Kill, fellow Revival Recordings artist Alteras, Outerloop Records artist Lakeshore, and The Amatory Murder.

Shawn Milke of Alesana and Revival Recordings Director of Creative Production and President of A&R, had this to say about the forthcoming tour:

"We are very excited to announce the Hero With A Thousand Faces Tour.  On the heels of our On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax anniversary tour, we thought it would be fun to perform a more diverse set featuring songs from our Annabel trilogy and The Decade EP.  Come hang out and get rowdy with us!"

The tour kicks off today in Alesana's hometown for a special Revival Recordings show with the band and Alteras only, performing in Raleigh, NC at Kings. The band's will meet up with the remaining tour mates in Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club on August 4th. The tour will make its way up the east coast before heading south where it will conclude in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade on August 19th. Tickets are on sale now, fans can head over to RevivalRecs.com for more information!

TOUR DATES:

8/3 - Raleigh, NC - Kings (Alesana and Alteras only) 
8/4 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club 
8/5 - Easton, PA - One Center Studio 
8/6 - New York, NY - The Studio at Webster
8/7 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
8/8 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom 
8/10 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
8/11 - Iowa City, IA - Gabs 
8/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street
8/13 - Dallas, TX - Trees
8/14 - Lubbock, TX - Jakes
8/15 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box 
8/16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar 
8/18 - Louisville, KY - Trixies
8/19 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
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Alesana are thrilled to announce they will be hitting the road this August on the "Hero With A Thousand Faces Tour" alongside special guests Eyes Set To Kill, Lakeshore, Alteras , and The Amatory Murder.

"We are very excited to announce the "Hero With A Thousand Faces Tour."  On the heels of our On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax anniversary tour, we thought it would be fun to perform a more diverse set featuring songs from our Annabel trilogy and The Decade EP.  Come hang out and get rowdy with us!"

The tour kicks off on August 3rd in Alesana's hometown for a special Revival Recordings show with the band and Alteras only, performing in Raleigh, NC at Kings. The band's will meet up with the remaining tour mates in Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club on August 4th. The tour will make its way up the east coast before heading south where it will conclude in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade on August 19th.

TOUR DATES:

8/3 - Raleigh, NC - Kings (Alesana and Alteras only)
8/4 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
8/5 - Easton, PA - One Center Studio
8/6 - New York, NY - The Studio at Webster
8/7 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
8/8 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
8/10 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
8/11 - Iowa City, IA - Gabs
8/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street
8/13 - Dallas, TX - Trees
8/14 - Lubbock, TX - Jakes
8/15 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box
8/16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
8/18 - Louisville, KY - Trixies
8/19 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
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The illustrious North Carolina based Rock/Sweetcore unit and Revival Reordings artist, Alesana are thrilled to announce the west coast run of "Ten Frail Years of Vanity and Wax" tour where they will perform their debut LP On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax in its entirety. The tour kicks off February 4th in Portland, OR at the Analog Cafe. The band will make its way down the west coast and finish in Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue. For The Win, Versus, Charlatan, and Vesta Collide will join the band. VIP Packages for the upcoming tour are available via meetandscream.com.

Shawn Milke had this to say about the tour: "The 10 year anniversary tour for On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax is hitting the west coast!  Let's travel back in time together, to a day where emo bangs, Chelsea hair cuts, and MySpace ruled the planet.  You bring the energy, we'll handle the rest!"

TOUR DATES:

 02/04 Portland, OR – Analog Cafe
 02/05 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
 02/07 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
 02/08 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
 02/09 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
 02/10 Mesa, AZ – Club Red
 02/11 Hollywood, CA – The Roxy Theatre
 02/12 Tucson, AZ – The Rock
 02/15 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
 02/16 Merriam, KS – Aftershock
 02/17 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
 02/18 Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
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Alesana will be releasing their first ever book titled "Annabel" centered around their past three albums. This short story to expand into other types of media if the chance presents itself.Guitarist/vocalist Shawn Mike discusses this book, what it entails and the plans for the future.


1. Why did you think that now would be the perfect time to go and write and release a book based upon the trilogy found within the three full-length albums, you have released?

Shawn: It wasn't really about this being the perfect time.  The book has been getting written, in some capacity, for the better part of the last six years. It just all happened to come together and click into place this summer.

2. Who is the character "Annabel" is it just a character or based off a real life person?

Shawn: She is a made up character inspired by the title character of the poem Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe.

3. You released the first chapter in audio form, will the entire book be made into an audio book, or just the first chapter?

Shawn: For right now it will just be the first chapter.  The book is over 200 pages long so that would be quite the venture to tackle.  There are some other cool things I'd like to do with the story but only time will tell.

4. Do you see this book to branch out into any other types of media besides music and literature?

Shawn: Ideally, yes.  I would love to see it turned into a graphic novel and/or short film.


5. Where does the band Alesana exactly fit into this "Annabel" story.

Shawn: In a literal sense I'd have to say nowhere.  It is work of fiction created by Dennis and I and we have been lucky enough to write records inspired by the story.  We have a wonderful fan base who has allowed us to keep taking the story and the lure further and further.

6. Will this be the only book to be made or will it have a series of books to follow it?

Shawn: You never know.  I definitely left the ending of the story in a place that could allow for sequels.  That will really be up to the fans and how badly they want more.  I'm definitely open to the idea of taking it further.

7. When it comes down to the three albums, this story is based off of, which songs in particular out of those releases, would you say tell the story the best?

Shawn: They all do.  Every single song is a part of the story.  They are like chapters.  Without each one, the story does not exist.

8. The story is told throughout this trilogy, will the story end within this trilogy of sorts, or do you see it to continue in another trilogy set?

Shawn: That really depends on whether or not the story continues.  If the demand is there and the material we create for it is strong then I could definitely see another record being a part of the same universe.

9. How does this book, bring the whole trilogy, together into one aspect?

Shawn: It tells the whole story.  The stories that accompanied the albums, and the parts of the story that the albums told, were just excerpts of a much larger story.  The book brings it all into one place and ties it all together by introducing important, new characters and revealing plot points and twists that turn the story upside down.

10. Would you ever consider performing all three albums back to back, in telling this story?

Shawn: That would be challenging but a dream come true for sure.  You never know, maybe one day we will pull it off.

11. Out of everything that we have seen come from this story, have we actually seen Annabel?

Shawn: Her character is present throughout the entire story.  Annabel is everywhere.

12. Where can you find and purchase this book, will it be made available at shows, book shops or is it an online only item?

Shawn: For now you can get your copy at theannabeltrilogy.com or alesana.merchnow.com.  We will be bringing copies on the road and, if it sees enough success, I will try to get it published and into stores.

13. What does the future have in-store for Alesana?

Shawn: We have a few tricks left up our sleeves.  Stay tuned.

14. How about the plans between now and the rest of this year?

Shawn: We are doing a ten year anniversary tour for On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax as well as performing at Knotfest in Mexico with Slipknot, Disturbed, Marilyn Manson, and more!

15. Is that your final answer?

Shawn: Never.
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Pop-metal band Alesana has announced that they will release a book entitled "Annabel" on August 31st. The short novel will tell the story that the band's three concept albums are based around. Vocalist/guitarist Shawn Milke and his sister Melissa narrated a reading of the first chapter, and director Jason Ligon turned it into a lyric video that premiered on Tattoo.com. Check it out HERE.

"This story has been a work in progress for nearly seven years," says Milke. "It began when Dennis and I decided to tell our own story through the albums of Alesana. It eventually grew into an album trilogy and now, finally, a short novel. Creating this abstract universe and telling the story of Annabel has been, in every way possible, both challenging and rewarding. It is an accomplishment that still stuns me to this day. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey."

Pre-order "Annabel" and you will also receive a special edition of the Alesana album Confessions. The special edition includes the single "Fatima Rusalka" which has previously only been released digitally as a single (never on a CD) and one brand new unreleased song. Place your order HERE.

Alesana has also announced dates for the "Ten Frail Years of Vanity and Wax" tour where they will perform their debut LP On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax in its entirety. Oh Sleeper, Famous Last Words, and Artwork will join them on the 12 date run. VIP Packages for the upcoming tour are available via meetandscream.com.

TOUR DATES:

9/30 - Allentown, PA @ Planet Trog
10/01 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/02 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
10/03 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
10/04 - Valparaiso, IN @ Big Shots
10/05 - Crest Hill, IL @ Bada Brew
10/06 - Omaha, NE @ The Lookout Lounge
10/07 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
10/08 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
10/09 - Austin, TX @ Sidewinder
10/10 - Houston, TX @ Walters
10/12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
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The pop-metal group Alesana has just released part one of their 'Comedy of Errors" music video/mini-movie via Loudwire. The song comes from the band's recent release Confessions and part two of the video's saga will conclude later this winter.

"It is with great pleasure that we unveil part 1 of our short film / music video for 'Comedy of Errors'," says vocalist Shawn Milke. "The video was directed by our great friend Justin Reich and as always he did a killer job! The video takes you on a visual journey through the 3rd installment of our Annabel trilogy. With the third part of the story releasing later this winter, this video is an awesome way to get a glimpse into some of the twists and turns that are soon to haunt your mind. 'Comedy of Errors', which is one of my favorite Alesana tunes of all time, is featured on our most recent studio album 'Confessions' so check it out!"

Check out the video right HERE.

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