Our debut album, "The Fate of Angels" was released in 1999 at the first March Metal Meltdown. The album was self-financed and released, but then picked up by small metal label Nightfall Records. It was the only album that original bassist Chris Montalbano appeared on. This is also the only album featuring Aaron Williams on drums.
2002 saw the release of our second album, "Tomorrow's in Doubt." It was again self-financed. A small Canadian label called Maelstrom released a few copies of the album on CD. Joining the band were college friends of Rick's, Jimmy White on bass, and Sal Gregory on drums. This album was heavier, more in the melodic death style. The songs were longer and more epic in nature.
We released our third album, again self-financed and released, "Two Way Mirror" in 2006. This album is a total 180 degree turn in style from Tomorrow's in Doubt, and features more clean, mellow songs than before. The 23-minute documentary "The Making of Two Way Mirror" can be found on the original pressing of the CD, and is now up on YouTube. This was the first album to be recorded by Keith Moore, and also the last album featuring Jimmy White on bass.
A few months after the release of Two Way Mirror, we went into the studio and recorded The Visionary single, which was an online exclusive track. Mary Saragoussi played bass on this track.
The EP, "Along Came Life" was recorded and released in late-2010. The EP features Paul LaPlaca on bass, and is also the last recording with guitarist Joe D'angelo, a founding member.
"Introspective," the 2012 EP release was unveiled on June 23rd. It can be streamed on the Grey Skies Fallen ReverbNation page, and is available for purchase on Bandcamp, as well as other sites like iTunes and Amazon MP3.
This EP was recorded as a 3-piece with Rick Habeeb handling all the guitars. Dave Case of Helmet played bass on this recording.
Fragments
Grey Skies Fallen Lyrics
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I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Though distant, I can still hear their voices,
Begging me to avenge their pain.
Silence, a welcome sound at this moment,
I'd rather be anywhere but here.
The fragments of a life in upheaval,
Remained untouched for all who care to see.
A painful reminder of the way things used to be.
I'm drowning. It's harder now than it ever was before.
Where are you standing?
Yes I can see you, but I can't see your face
Who are you fooling?
You have deceived me for the last time.
Looking to another time,
I stand alone on my own in the future.
I've struggled to forget what befell me,
The memories will always stay with me.
Tired of the endless failure,
"Suck it up and accept your fate."
You tell me, though I choose not to listen,
A stubborn fool, unwilling to be saved.
Must endure another endless day,
I wither away. I can't be saved.
Looking past the troubles of today,
I wither away to nothingness.
I'd like to start again,
With a better plan to follow.
And trust in me, and only me,
I can trust no other.
A new day arrives, and I embrace the sunlight.
Now to sweep aside the horrors of the past
A great time to be alive, the lessons learned stay with me.
So now I test myself to see if I survive...
The song "Fragments" by Grey Skies Fallen delves into deep themes of regret, pain, and hope for the future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person haunted by their past, but also seeking redemption and a fresh start. The beginning lines of the song set the tone for this melancholic journey, where memories of the past weigh heavily on the singer's shoulders. Even though the voices from the past scream for revenge for their pain, the singer chooses to remain silent and not act out in anger. This silence is also a welcome sound, as it gives the singer a moment to collect their thoughts and reflect on their life in upheaval.
The song then takes a turn towards confrontation, where the singer questions someone else's motives and accuses them of deceiving them. This could be interpreted as the singer confronting a specific person, or it could be a representation of their internal struggle against their own anxieties and doubts. The lyrics "Looking to another time, I stand alone on my own in the future" symbolize the singer's desire to move on from the past and stand strong in a future where they're solely accountable for their actions. They're tired of accepting their fate and choose to challenge themselves to move forward, despite the weight of their past.
The song's underlying message is hopeful, as the singer decides to embrace the light of a new day and sweeps aside the horrors of the past. They understand that the lessons learned from past experiences will always stay with them, and with a better plan, they can trust themselves to make a better future. The final line, "So now I test myself to see if I survive," shows the singer's resilience and determination, acknowledging that no matter what's thrown their way, they will fight to survive and overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Memories of another time,
Recollection of a past gone by...
I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.
The burden of past experiences weighs me down...
Though distant, I can still hear their voices,
The voices of those once near still echo in the distance...
Begging me to avenge their pain.
Urging me to seek retribution for their agony...
Silence, a welcome sound at this moment,
Peaceful stillness is appreciated now...
I'd rather be anywhere but here.
Anywhere else but here would be preferred right now...
The fragments of a life in upheaval,
The scattered pieces of a life in chaos...
Remained untouched for all who care to see.
Left for anyone who cares to see but untouched by me...
A painful reminder of the way things used to be.
A distressing recollection of how things once were...
I'm drowning. It's harder now than it ever was before.
I'm sinking under the weight of it all, it's tougher than ever...
Where are you standing?
I see you but I don't know where you stand...
Yes I can see you, but I can't see your face
I catch a glimpse of you, but your face eludes me...
Who are you fooling?
Who are you attempting to deceive?...
You have deceived me for the last time.
Your deception ends now, this is the last time you'll fool me...
Looking to another time,
Gazing towards a distant future...
I stand alone on my own in the future.
I am alone, facing the future on my own...
I've struggled to forget what befell me,
I've fought to erase the memory of my past suffering...
The memories will always stay with me.
The memories will forever be with me...
Tired of the endless failure,
Weary of the endless defeats...
"Suck it up and accept your fate."
Brace yourself and reconcile with your destiny...
You tell me, though I choose not to listen,
You speak to me, but I choose to ignore your words...
A stubborn fool, unwilling to be saved.
A stubborn person who refuses to be rescued...
Must endure another endless day,
Need to tolerate another monotonous day...
I wither away. I can't be saved.
I slowly decline, no salvation in sight...
Looking past the troubles of today,
Focusing on the difficulties of the present...
I wither away to nothingness.
I gradually reach an insubstantial state...
I'd like to start again,
I want a fresh beginning...
With a better plan to follow.
Following an improved strategy this time around...
And trust in me, and only me,
Depend on myself and no one else...
I can trust no other.
I don't trust anyone else...
A new day arrives, and I embrace the sunlight.
A fresh day dawns as I bask in the morning light...
Now to sweep aside the horrors of the past
Erasing the agony of bygone times...
A great time to be alive, the lessons learned stay with me.
An opportune moment to live, with lessons learnt kept close at hand...
So now I test myself to see if I survive...
Now is the time to examine if I can endure...
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.