HARTLIGHT

Franco-Swiss symphonic power metal

Symphonic power metal
Metal opera
FFO: Therion · Epica · After Forever

ABOUT

HARTLIGHT is a Franco-Swiss symphonic power metal band led by vocalist Noémie Marie, known for refined orchestrations and cinematic, emotional songwriting. The band performs across Europe and released the albums As Above, So Below (2024) and The Triumph Of Metal (2025). Their third album, IOSIS, a metal opera paired with an original dark-fantasy novel illustrated by William Aubert, is due in 2027.

Lineup: Noémie Marie (vocals) · Adrien Djouadou (guitar, bass, programming, backing vocals) · Adrien Guingal (guitar) · Guillaume Remih (drums)

Discography: From Midland And Beyond (EP, 2022) · Roll The Dice (single, 2023) · As Above, So Below (2024) · The Triumph Of Metal (2025) · The Golden Egg (single, 2026)

Sources: hartlight.fr; Metal Message press release (as featured on Hammer & Hail).

LATEST RELEASE

“The Golden Egg” (feat. Noa Gruman), single and official video (2026), the first track from IOSIS. A metal opera with four voices: Noa Gruman (Scardust, Delain), narrator Lucie André, Adrien, and Noémie Marie. The IOSIS Kickstarter opened November 1.

Listen on Spotify Bandcamp Watch the video Back IOSIS on Kickstarter

THE STORY: IOSIS

IOSIS is a concept album written as a metal opera, paired with an original dark-fantasy novel that grew out of the music. Both are illustrated by William Aubert. Beneath an impassable sky, the world of Iosis is watched over by two rival moons, Albedo the White and Darga the Red, and ruled by the Cult from the Tower of the Crystal City. The story follows Lune, a slave in Vallaris, whose life changes when the corruption rising from the Pit below reaches her.

“IOSIS is more than an album. It’s a fantasy universe built around a metal opera and an original novel… We hope you’ll be part of the adventure!”HARTLIGHT

PRAISE FOR “THE TRIUMPH OF METAL” (2025)

“This music belongs on the big stages of this world… It really is a masterpiece and for me an early contender for the title ‘Album of the Year’.”Bleeding4Metal

“This is the kind of album I can listen to every day! I love the beauty, power, and energy it brings… a masterpiece to kneel to.”The Metal Mag

“While some of the songs have a technical aspect, the melodies sung by Noemi’s exuberant voice are also impressive… a large work.”Burrn! (8.3/10)

Press release via Metal Message. Photo and artwork courtesy of the band (artwork: William Aubert).

WHERE WE’VE COVERED THEM

Featured Press on the Hammer & Hail homepage: “The Golden Egg” video & the IOSIS Kickstarter (Nov 2026)