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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Dennis Lee

2004

Lead vocals

Jake Campbell

2012

Background vocals

Guitar

Patrick Thompson

2004

Guitar

Background vocals

Shawn Milke

2004

Lead vocals

Keyboard

Piano

Guitar

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Alex Torres

2010
2012

Guitar

Derek Jochmann

N/A
N/A

Jake Campbell

2008
2008

Bass guitar

Jake Campbell

2008
2010

Guitar

Background vocals

Story of Alesana

Alesana (pronounced AL-iss-AN-a) is a post-hardcore band from Raleigh, North Carolina, currently signed to Revival Recordings and Artery Recordings. Formed in the fall of 2004 by Shawn Milke, Dennis Lee, Patrick Thompson, Steven Tomany, and Daniel Magnuson, the quintet has built a substantial catalog, boasting five full-length studio albums and three EPs.

Their debut, On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, quickly garnered underground buzz, showcasing a unique blend of pop, punk, metal, and classic rock influences. This eclectic sound became a cornerstone of their identity.

Early Days: From Baltimore to Raleigh

The band's origins trace back to early 2000s Baltimore, Maryland, where founding members Shawn Milke and Patrick Thompson, both veterans of separate local bands, began collaborating. Milke, previously a member of the punk rock band The Legitimate Excuse (formed in 2001), spent a year searching for bandmates and developing early demos under the Alesana moniker. Seeking a broader pool of talent, the duo relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where they recruited Dennis Lee as vocalist after a chance encounter – Milke famously recalling, "he looked like a band guy." Steven Tomany and Daniel Magnuson completed the initial lineup.

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