Hartlight - The Triumph of Metal (2025)

"The Triumph of Metal" has been lauded for its robust compositions and the band's musical growth since their debut. The opening title track sets a powerful tone with its heavy guitar work and dynamic vocals. Songs like "Polymorphia" and "The Scales of Rebis" highlight the band's ability to intertwine progressive elements with symphonic grandeur. The album's centerpiece, "A Song of Blood and Steel," stands out as an epic closer, incorporating Far Eastern motifs and theatrical arrangements. Critics have praised the album for its cohesive storytelling and the seamless blend of orchestration with metal elements, marking it as a significant step forward for Hartlight. ​

Sources:

• The PROG Mind
• Progressive Rock Central
• Rock Report
• Album of The Year
• Reddit Discussion

Genre: Progressive Metal

Country: France

Final Verdict: 70% (Very Good Album)

Yearly Ranking: 10th / 193

Highlight: As my Will to Power is Seen

Made me think of:

Angra

Dream Theater

Nightwish

 

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