Aiden is an American post-hardcore band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. They took their name from the character in the movie The Ring. The current members are WiL Francis (vocals), Jake Davison (drums), Nick Wiggins (bass), and Angel Ibarra (guitar). wiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left.

Aiden's first full-length album Our Gang's Dark Oath was released on Dead Teenager Records in 2004. It was recorded while Jake Davison and Angel Ibarra were still in high school, being released shortly after they had left.

Later in 2005, the band was signed to Victory Records. Their second album and debut for Victory Records titled Nightmare Anatomy was released October 4, 2005.

Aiden contributed a cover of Nirvana's "Drain You" to Higher Voltage, a CD given away free with Kerrang! magazine.

In April 2007, Aiden played an arena tour of the UK supporting Lostprophets with Taking Back Sunday. They also played the 2007 Taste Of Chaos North American Tour alongside The Used, 30 Seconds to Mars, Senses Fail, Saosin, Chiodos, and Evaline. They recently played a West Coast tour, followed by a national tour, Confessions in the Dark Tour, with Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Still Remains, and 1997. They recently completed the International Taste of Chaos tour. Aiden's song 'One Love' appears in Resident Evil Extinction, and their song 'We Sleep Forever' is featured in the motion picture Dead Silence

Members:

• WiL Francis - lead vocals, piano, guitar (2003–present)
• Angel Ibarra - guitar
• Nick Wiggins - bass, backing vocals (2003–present)
• Jake Davison - drums, percussion (2003–present)

Discography

Our Gangs Dark Oath

1. "Our Gangs Dark Oath" - 1:04
2. "The Dawn Breaking Tide" - 2:29
3. "I Set My Friends On Fire" - 3:06
4. "Pledge Resistance" - 2:51
5. "Bridge of Reason, Shore of Faith" - 3:06
6. "Life I Left Behind" - 3:03
7. "Looking Glass Eyes" - 2:45
8. "Fifteen" - 2:37
9. "Kid Becomes the Dream" - 2:24
10. "Cold December" - 3:27
11. "World By Storm/Untitled/Ghost at the Scene of a Car Crash" - 17:59

Nightmare Anatomy

1. "Knife Blood Nightmare" - 3:06
2. "The Last Sunrise" - 3:43
3. "Die Romantic" - 3:40
4. "Genetic Design for Dying" - 3:28
5. "Breathless" - 3:58
6. "Unbreakable (I.J.M.A.)" - 3:22
7. "It's Cold Tonight" - 3:13
8. "Enjoy The View" - 2:45
9. "Goodbye We're Falling Fast" - 3:34
10. "This City Is Far From Here" - 3:07
11. "See You In Hell..." - 6:13

Rain in Hell

1. "A Candlelight Intro" – 2:12
2. "The Suffering" – 3:44
3. "We Sleep Forever featuring David Rodriguez and Aaron Morin" – 3:17
4. "White Wedding" (Billy Idol Cover) – 3:31
5. "Die, Die My Darling" (Misfits Cover) – 3:22
6. "Silent Eyes" – 3:25

Conviction (album)

1. "The Opening Departure" - 2:00
2. "She Will Love You" - 4:18
3. "Teenage Queen" - 3:26
4. "Hurt Me" - 3:26
5. "One Love" - 3:27
6. "Moment" - 3:46
7. "Darkness" - 3:51
8. "Son of Lies" (Featuring Efrem Schulz From Death By Stereo) - 3:22
9. "Believe" - 3:09
10. "Bliss" - 3:20
11. "The Sky is Falling" - 3:07