Alesana's Short Novel 'Annabel' Sold Out Ahead of Release

North Carolina-based rock band Alesana's short novel Annabel has officially sold out of all the copies prior to the release. It's a story that is based around the band's three concept albums, The Emptiness, A Place Where The Sun Is Silent, and Confessions. It was created by vocalist/guitarist, Shawn Milke and vocalist, Dennis Lee. It reveals all of the final twists and turns of Annabel, The Artist, and Fatima Rusalka. Read our recent interview with Shawn Milke where he tells us more about creating Annabel, how much he appreciates fan support, and what has gone into the upcoming special edition release of Confessions.

Milke said "this story has been a work in progress for nearly seven years. 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".

Alesana will be touring this September 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.

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