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 November’s 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 life’s 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, aptly titled “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. Here, the expertise of Dennis Israel, founder of Clintworks and former assistant engineer to Jens Bogren—famous for his work with titans like Opeth and Amon Amarth—lent the album a polished and powerful finish.

“Mournful Cry of a Dying Sun” was enriched by the collaboration of notable names in the metal community. Featuring guest contributions from Paul Khur of November’s Doom, Pete Johansen known for his work with The Sins of Thy Beloved, Morgul, and Tristania, and Olof Göthlin from Draconian, the album soared as a masterpiece of emotional and sonic depth.

Falling Leaves continues to push the boundaries of their genre, drawing listeners into a rich, atmospheric journey through the echoes of doom and the serenity of the melodic, leaving an indelible mark on the metal scene.