Falling Leaves - The Silence That Binds Us
Release Date - September 5th, 2025
Self-Released
Ten years after the release of their first album, "Mournful Cry Of A Dying Sun", Falling Leaves have released their 2nd album, "The Silence That Binds Us". This album sees guest spots from familiar names in metal such as, Paul Kuhr (vocalist – Novembers Doom) and renowned session musicians like Fabio Alessandrini (drummer – Bonfire, Annihilator), Ariel Perchuk (keyboards – Kenziner, Roger Staffelbach). "The Silence That Binds Us" was mixed by Alessandro Comerio at Daemon Star Studio in Italy and mastered by the Dan Swano, which we should obviously all be familiar with. Falling Leaves is a band currently based out of Dubai, UAE. Previously they resided in Amman, Jordan. When considering their new album vocalist Bashar Haroun states, “This album marks an important chapter for us, After so many years, it feels great to finally share something we truly believe in. Every song reflects a piece of who we are today — honest, emotional, and real.”
"Carvings" opens the album in a subtly melancholic way before actively creating a dramatic entrance for heavy guitars and spoken word vocals. Death growls front alluring pianos and harmonic guitars, creating the somber tone that doom death metal is known for. At the 5:00 mark there is a interesting quieter break before the ferociousness returns to finish the song. Similar to "Carvings", "The Angel on My Shoulder" begins with a lowered sorrowful style. When the heavier guitars cut in I find myself immersed in a tasteful guitar idea bringing the song into its despondent existence. Dense in its construction, they spare no space in filling out the song into a meaningful hopeless tragedy. With such a fitting title as, "We Are Alone", the song's expectations are surely validated with its sorrowful identity. Staying with a mellower beginning that is heavy with keyboard elements, a premise is set for a voyage of dejection. Varied vocal approaches of spoken word, singing and a death metal style offer interesting transformations during the track. The guitars on "We are Alone" fluctuate between strong rhythm backdrops and subtle melodies that cater to the songs personality. "Ashes Of My Mind" settles the listener into a dreary haze early on the way previous tracks have. The bass adds a nice accompaniment to the clean guitar and piano. From there the guitars take a speedier turn on top of a slow tempo. Always loved it when bands would do this. At the 3:13 mark there is an excellent solo that really brings a strong emotional response. This is followed by a powerful guitar riff that then descends back into the miserable atmosphere we love about this style. Standing out on the album I believe is the fifth track, "Shattered Hopes". I love the way it builds from the piano to my favorite dual guitar idea on "The Silence That Binds Us". At 1:45 there is another immense guitar part too. By far I think this is the most musically diverse track so far. It really takes you on a passionate ride though many turns. "The Everlasting Wounds" starts with a solemn violin and piano introduction. The vocalist then adds to the dreary sound with his melancholic voice. Turning from there he adds to the heavier guitar parts with his vicious death-style rattle. Painting the bleak shroud here is a constant variation of melodies catering to loss and grief. The second to last song, "The Visions Of The Forsaken" follows a similar path laid out on previous tracks. Somber, yet mildly aggressive in nature, Falling Leaves cultivate enough sadness to block out the light here. Trails are offered out though periodically in the form of semi-uplifting elements that the keyboard brings. "Re-Silence Part III" is the last track on "The Silence That Binds Us". With a small relief, the song is mostly calm in nature in the beginning. We are reminded of our loss though and the gloom returns. Unsettled, and depraved. The song builds steadily and then resolves itself with an abrupt ending, as if we took our last leap into the unknown beyond.
Exceptional album, recommended from a doom-obsessed fan here at Exquisite Death. Support It.
falling-leaves.com
www.facebook.com/fallingleavesofficialband
Release Date - September 5th, 2025
Self-Released
Ten years after the release of their first album, "Mournful Cry Of A Dying Sun", Falling Leaves have released their 2nd album, "The Silence That Binds Us". This album sees guest spots from familiar names in metal such as, Paul Kuhr (vocalist – Novembers Doom) and renowned session musicians like Fabio Alessandrini (drummer – Bonfire, Annihilator), Ariel Perchuk (keyboards – Kenziner, Roger Staffelbach). "The Silence That Binds Us" was mixed by Alessandro Comerio at Daemon Star Studio in Italy and mastered by the Dan Swano, which we should obviously all be familiar with. Falling Leaves is a band currently based out of Dubai, UAE. Previously they resided in Amman, Jordan. When considering their new album vocalist Bashar Haroun states, “This album marks an important chapter for us, After so many years, it feels great to finally share something we truly believe in. Every song reflects a piece of who we are today — honest, emotional, and real.”
"Carvings" opens the album in a subtly melancholic way before actively creating a dramatic entrance for heavy guitars and spoken word vocals. Death growls front alluring pianos and harmonic guitars, creating the somber tone that doom death metal is known for. At the 5:00 mark there is a interesting quieter break before the ferociousness returns to finish the song. Similar to "Carvings", "The Angel on My Shoulder" begins with a lowered sorrowful style. When the heavier guitars cut in I find myself immersed in a tasteful guitar idea bringing the song into its despondent existence. Dense in its construction, they spare no space in filling out the song into a meaningful hopeless tragedy. With such a fitting title as, "We Are Alone", the song's expectations are surely validated with its sorrowful identity. Staying with a mellower beginning that is heavy with keyboard elements, a premise is set for a voyage of dejection. Varied vocal approaches of spoken word, singing and a death metal style offer interesting transformations during the track. The guitars on "We are Alone" fluctuate between strong rhythm backdrops and subtle melodies that cater to the songs personality. "Ashes Of My Mind" settles the listener into a dreary haze early on the way previous tracks have. The bass adds a nice accompaniment to the clean guitar and piano. From there the guitars take a speedier turn on top of a slow tempo. Always loved it when bands would do this. At the 3:13 mark there is an excellent solo that really brings a strong emotional response. This is followed by a powerful guitar riff that then descends back into the miserable atmosphere we love about this style. Standing out on the album I believe is the fifth track, "Shattered Hopes". I love the way it builds from the piano to my favorite dual guitar idea on "The Silence That Binds Us". At 1:45 there is another immense guitar part too. By far I think this is the most musically diverse track so far. It really takes you on a passionate ride though many turns. "The Everlasting Wounds" starts with a solemn violin and piano introduction. The vocalist then adds to the dreary sound with his melancholic voice. Turning from there he adds to the heavier guitar parts with his vicious death-style rattle. Painting the bleak shroud here is a constant variation of melodies catering to loss and grief. The second to last song, "The Visions Of The Forsaken" follows a similar path laid out on previous tracks. Somber, yet mildly aggressive in nature, Falling Leaves cultivate enough sadness to block out the light here. Trails are offered out though periodically in the form of semi-uplifting elements that the keyboard brings. "Re-Silence Part III" is the last track on "The Silence That Binds Us". With a small relief, the song is mostly calm in nature in the beginning. We are reminded of our loss though and the gloom returns. Unsettled, and depraved. The song builds steadily and then resolves itself with an abrupt ending, as if we took our last leap into the unknown beyond.
Exceptional album, recommended from a doom-obsessed fan here at Exquisite Death. Support It.
falling-leaves.com
www.facebook.com/fallingleavesofficialband