Just like pearl divers search for treasures in the deep sea, we have explored different music traditions to create “Pearl hunting”. Each of the 11 songs was crafted in collaboration with guest musicians from across the globe, blending symphonic metal with an array of ethnic instruments to produce a truly unique sound. Learn more about the songs and people behind them.
‘Pearl Hunting’ track list
- Pearl hunting 1:45
- Fallen idol 5:10
- Exorcism 5:29
- Blame me 4:35
- Wintersleep 5:17
- Losing faith 5:10
- Black waters 4:43
- Willow 5:25
- September 4:49
- Jorōgumo 4:50
- Krew 4:44
- Exorcism (piano version) 5:52
of the year Metal Pedia 2025 Best folk metal album
of the year Metal Has No Borders, readers’ vote
Also featured in Metal Corrosivo’s (Mexico) top 100 metal albums of 2025
When so many people come together and create something as wonderful as this, it just shows how strong we can be. This is a truly mesmerising piece of art, one which the whole band and all of the guests should be immensely proud of.
Russell Mulock-Bentley, Female Fronted Power
With their second album, Belle Morte takes symphonic metal to a new frontier, blending haunting melodies, progressive and gothic elements, and an unmistakable melancholic vibe. Each track on Pearl Hunting is a unique experience, promising fans a breathtaking ride through uncharted musical waters
Pearl Hunting is truly a global effort both musically and lyrically. Belle Morte taps into a wellspring of so much talent on this one album.
Pearl Hunting is just what the doctor ordered to start 2025 off, for this year’s metal albums. Every inch of this album is a wonderful cultural journey that you will want to experience, and often.
Professor Mark, progressiverockcentral.com
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Selected scores
Nothing less than a marvel. Everything is performed to perfection; the album does not contain a single false note.
KABET, Aux Portes du Metal (translated from French)
Pearl Hunting is more than just a symphonic metal album, but a declaration of the beauty of all types of music.
This is music that you simply have to enjoy.
A band set to become one of the great names of symphonic/gothic metal in Europe.
Metal Corrosivo (Mexico) (translated from Spanish)
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Metal Temple (EN) · Aux Portes du Metal (FR) · Metal Division Magazine (DE) · Ever-Metal and second review (EN) · Metalhead.it (IT) · Obliveon (DE) · Powermetal.de (DE) · Keep On Rocking (DE) · Metalheads Forever (EN) · Musipedia of Metal (EN) · Musika.be (NL) · Music in Belgium (FR) · Via Nocturna (ES) · Skulls and Bones Magazine (DE) · Hellfire Magazin (DE) · Heavy Law (FR) · Flight of Pegasus (GR) · Metal Forever (CZ) · Progressive Rock Central (EN) · Rock’n’Force (FR) · Rockarea (PL) · Wojownicy i Klasycy (PL) · Versacrum (IT) · Zeppelin Rock (ES) · The Headbanging Moose (EN) · Female Fronted Power (EN) · Metal Has No Borders (EN) · Subtle Death Magazine (print) · Sonic Seducer (compilation CD)