Biography

Falling Leaves

Formed in 2009, Falling Leaves emerged from the shadows to carve out a distinctive niche within the melodic death doom metal genre. Spearheaded by a shared passion for creating music that encapsulates the profound and often melancholic aspects of the human experience, the band drew deep inspiration from doom metal icons such as My Dying Bride and Novembers Doom.

Their music is a tapestry woven with the themes intrinsic to doom metal: despair, existential dread, and the passage of time, reflecting a haunting exploration of lifes darker passages. With an atmosphere that is both heavy and melodic, they transcend the typical confines of their genre, crafting soundscapes that are as introspective as they are intense.

 In the same year of their inception, Falling Leaves independently released their first demo album, Falling Leaves, which introduced their ethereal yet crushing sound to an emerging fan base. This early work laid the foundation for greater things to come and illustrated their potential within the metal scene. 2012 marked a significant milestone with the release of their full-length album, Mournful Cry of a Dying Sun, under the Endless Winter label. This album was a grand realization of their sound, mixed and mastered at Clintworks in Hamburg, Germany by Dennis Israel, former assistant engineer to Jens Bogrenfamous for his work with titans like Opeth and Amon Amarth. Mournful Cry of a Dying Sun was enriched by the collaboration of notable names in the metal community. Featuring guest contributions from Paul Kuhr of Novembers Doom, Pete Johansen (The Sins of Thy Beloved, Morgul, Tristania), and Olof Gothlin from Draconian, the album soared as a masterpiece of emotional and sonic depth.

Now, after more than a decade, the band returns with their second full-length album The Silence That Binds Us. Mixed by Alessandro Comerio at Daemon Star Studio in Italy and mastered by the legendary Dan Swano, the album is a mature and emotionally charged testament to their growth and perseverance. With lyrics written by Murad Juneydi and guest appearances by Paul Kuhr and renowned session musicians, the new album marks a powerful continuation of the bands legacy.

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The Silence That Binds Us - 2025

TRACKLIST

  1. Carvings 
  2. The Angel on My Shoulder 
  3. We Are Alone 
  4. Ashes of My Mind 
  5. Shattered Hopes
  6. The Everlasting Wounds 
  7. The Visions of the Forsaken 
  8. Re-Silence (Part III)

Label: Falling Leaves Music (Independent)
Produced by: Falling Leaves

MUSICIANS

Bashar Haroun – Vocals
Ala’a Swalha – Guitars
Fadi Stanboulieh – Guitars
Ali M – Bass

Guest/Session

Paul Kuhr – Guest Vocals 
Fabio Alessandrini – Drums
Ariel Perchuk – Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizers

Other Staff

Ala’a Swalha: Producer
Mixed by:
Alessandro Comerio @ Daemon Star Studio (Italy)
Mastered by: Dan Swanö
Artwork by: Travis Smith
Lyrics by: Murad Juneydi
Vocal Recording Engineer: Jason Baretto
Guest Vocal Recording Engineer (Paul Kuhr): George Lohan
Photography: Michel Kevork

 

Identifiers:

Digital distributor: DistroKid
UPC: 199509806814
ISRCs:

1. Carvings – QZVFP2500356
2. The Angel on My Shoulder – QZVFP2500357
3. We Are Alone – QZVFP2500358
4. Ashes of My Mind – QZVFP2500359
5. Shattered Hopes – QZVFP2500360
6. The Everlasting Wounds – QZVFP2500361
7. The Visions of the Forsaken – QZVFP2500362
8. Re-Silence (Part III) – QZVFP2500363

FALLING LEAVES - 2010

TRACKLIST

1. Silence
2. All Is Gone
3. My Perfect Disease

Produced by Falling Leaves.
Mixed and mastered at Garu Studio, Amman, Jordan.
Engineering & Editing by Ala’a Swalha
Mixing & Mastering by Garu

MUSICIANS

Ala’a Swalha – Guitars 
Anas Safa – Guitars
Rami Mazahreh – Drums
Abdul-Aziz Assaf – vocals
Husam Haddad – Keyboards
Waseem Al-Attal – Bass

Mournful Cry of a Dying Sun - 2012

TRACKLIST

1. Reaching My Last Haven
2. Blight
3. Trapped Within
4. Silence Again ( Silence pt. II)
5. Vanished Serenity
6. Memories Will Never Fade
7. Celestial
8. Dying Sun (Outro)


Label: Endless Winter
Produced by Falling Leaves.
Mixed and mastered at Clintworks, Hamburg, Germany.
Engineering & Editing by Ala’a Swalha
Mixing & Mastering by Dennis Israel

MUSICIANS

Ala’a Swalha – Guitars, Bass, Keyboards 
Anas Safa –  Guitars
Rami Mazahreh – Drums
Abdul-Aziz Assaf – vocals

Guest/Session

Paul KuhrVocals (track 5)
Pim BlankensteinVocals (track 2)
Josep BrunetVocals (track 1)
Olof GöthlinViolin (tracks 2, 4)
Pete JohansenViolin (tracks 3, 6)