On 6 March internationally, Personal Records is proud to present The Leaving's striking debut mini-album, The Leaving, on CD format.

The Leaving are a pan-international team-up of metal-scene veterans. Vocalist Dany Tee fronts the Argentine black metal outfit Los Males del Mundo; his vocal style is emotionally raw, blending immersive black metal expression with philosophical lyricism. Guitarist/bassist Kevin Storm is currently Heretoir's guitarist, and has previously played live with Shining, Vulture Industries, Equilibrium, and Kalmah; his style fuses progressive ambience with heavy riff textures. Fellow guitarist Ferry Hofman is a Dutch guitarist active in Endymaeria since 2004; known for his work in atmospheric and melodic settings, Ferry brings textured leads and mournful chord progressions. And drummer Ed Warby is best known for his drumming with death metal pioneers Gorefest and long-running contributions to Ayreon and Hail Of Bullets; his dynamic style spans crushing death metal grooves to expansive progressive arrangements.

Together, these four men comprise The Leaving, who are now delivering their first public work. This self-titled debut mini-album is a harrowing concept record that delves into the emotional and psychological torment of those left behind in a fractured relationship. With a sound rooted in blackened doom and layered with black metal angst, the 27-minute record captures the crushing agony of holding onto purity and hope in the face of emotional and mental collapse. Each of these seven tracks unfolds like a chapter in a fevered dream—where denial becomes refuge, illusions offer fleeting comfort, and the boundaries between reality and psychosis dissolve. The Leaving is a deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and the longing for reconciliation, culminating in a cathartic confrontation with truth and acceptance. Both the sum of their considerable parts and so much more, The Leaving arrive with a soul-crushing bang! In the meantime, hear the first offered track, "VII". Link