The French melodic speed metal scene is about to get a serious jolt of energy. Silent Fall, the band that made waves in the mid-to-late 2000s with their distinctive blend of crushing riffs and symphonic atmospheres, has officially reunited after a 15-year absence—and they’re not just coming back to say hello.
Originally founded in May 2005 as Winterland, Silent Fall quickly established themselves as a force on the French metal circuit. The band’s energetic live performances earned them spots on prestigious Parisian stages like Trabendo and La Cigale, and they became fixtures at major festivals including Raismes Fest. Their momentum led to a deal with Pitch Black Records and the 2010 release of their debut album, Otherwise—a critically acclaimed collection that showcased their technical prowess and gift for powerful melodies.
But just as they were building serious momentum, personal reasons forced the band into an indefinite hiatus in 2011. For the next decade and a half, Otherwise stood as their sole testament, a snapshot of what could have been.
Now, driven by renewed passion and unfinished business, Silent Fall has returned with a vengeance. The current lineup features Adrien “Handy” Eyraud on lead vocals, Olivier Caron and Pierre Cabannes on guitars, Nicolas Lopes on bass, Galäad Lebeaut on keyboards, and Nitram on drums—a powerhouse collective ready to prove that their 15-year break was just an intermission.
The band isn’t easing back into things quietly. Three new tracks—”Rekindled,” “Hope,” and “Burn the Sun”—are set for release at the end of 2025, marking the band’s first new material in over 15 years. If their debut album is any indication, fans can expect the same melodic intensity and symphonic depth that made Otherwise such a standout, but with the maturity and fire that only comes from musicians who’ve had time to reflect on what they want to say.
For those discovering Silent Fall for the first time, their music combines the aggression of speed metal with melodic sensibility and atmospheric keyboard layers that add cinematic scope to their sound. Each member brings distinct influences to the table, creating something that stands apart in the crowded melodic metal landscape.
With new music on the horizon and the experience of nearly two decades in their arsenal, Silent Fall is poised to reconnect with longtime fans while introducing their sound to a new generation of metalheads who never got to experience them the first time around.
The fire that burned so brightly in the 2000s is being rekindled—and it’s burning hotter than ever.
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Website: www.silentfall.net
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