Fables of Humanity

Fables of Humanity is an independent, solo-created cinematic and symphonic fantasy metal project directed by Connecticut-based composer Lance. Founded in 2011, the self-funded project combines heavy metal riffs, forceful rhythms and metal vocals with choral arrangements, medieval harps and cinematic orchestration.

Its music is built around an ongoing fantasy saga shaped by dark lore, Viking mythology and J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired themes. The narratives frame an epic conflict between light and darkness, while also exploring more personal subjects including vulnerability, emotional struggle and human fragility.

Music and narrative world-building

The project’s two-album arc includes:

• Other Worlds: The Saga Begins — a high-fantasy cycle of interconnected chapters set among mythic landscapes and literary-inspired worlds. Its 2026 releases include “The Before - Chapter 1 (DEMO),” “Vale of Darkness - Chapter 2,” “Black Army - Chapter 3 (DEMO),” and “The Reluctant King - Chapter 4 (DEMO).”
• Inner Worlds — a companion body of work focused on internal conflict and human experience, including “Trapped,” “Forsaken,” and “H8.”

Independent production

Fables of Humanity handles original composition, arrangement, audio production, concept-album recording and independent digital music distribution. The project also incorporates guest vocal and instrumental contributions where appropriate, supporting its larger narrative and musical vision.

A defining part of its creative approach is a strict commitment to human-made work. Lance collaborates with human performers and visual artists, and the project rejects generative-AI imagery in favour of authentic, painterly cover art. This philosophy extends across both the music and the visual world-building surrounding the saga.

Operating as Fables of Humanity LLC, the active project continues to release music independently while developing its cinematic metal universe.