Its title, The Triumph of Metal, is both a reference to the great names of Heavy Metal and to the alchemy book The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony by Basile Valentin. Orchestral grandeur meets progressive elements, combining powerful, heavy riffs with a modern twist. The intense voice of Noémie Marie delivers poetic lyrics about the balance between order and chaos, metamorphosis, the will of nature, and the inner realm, seeking a rooted and inhabited strength.
The album reaches its pinnacle in the eleven-minute finale, telling the story of the legendary samurai warrior Tomoe Gozen through Japanese landscapes and symbolism.
1. The Triumph of Metal
2. Polymorphia
3. The Scales of Rebis
4. Midnight
5. The City of Tears
6. Mind’s Arboretum
7. As my Will to Power is Seen
8. A Song of Blood and Steel
In January 2024, Hartlight released As Above, So Below, a burning fight, forging hope through wisdom and resilience. Its title is a reference to the Emerald Tablet, the foundation of alchemical philosophy. The album is a journey through symphonic, power, and progressive metal, blending orchestration with heavy, technical riffs and dynamic drumming. Guitars and drums shift effortlessly between raw power and subtle finesse, while expressive vocals guide the listener through inner landscapes.
1. As Above, So Below
2. That Which Stagnates is a Liar
3. The Land of the Star
4. Bound to Eternity
5. Let the Fangs Bite
6. The Garden in the Heart
7. And Nature Unfolds Once Again
8. All Life Begins in the Dark
From Midland & Beyond EP is a tribute to Kentarō Miura’s profound and poignant work Berserk, an epic power metal journey of empowerment and clarity.
1. The Merrow’s Chant
2. Be Blessed
3. The Eclipse
4. Into the Realm of the Elves
