Athena

Tuscan metal ensemble praised for the album A New Religion? (featuring Fabio Lione on vocals), blending progressive and power metal; acclaimed in the review as a high point of Italian metal before later lineup changes and a 2001 release followed by disbandment.

The review identifies the band as a Tuscan ensemble and credits members Gabriele Giudi (keyboards), Simone Pellegrini (guitar), Alessio Sabella (bass) and Matteo Amoroso (drums), with Fabio Lione as the vocalist on A New Religion?. The album is described as progressive/power metal and highly praised.

The available review praises Athena's A New Religion? as a high point of Italian progressive/power metal, highlighting strong songwriting and Fabio Lione's versatile vocals. The album is described as a 'gem' and 'one of the highest peaks' in its scene. The review notes later departures and a 2001 release (Twilight Of Days) followed by the band's dissolution. Overall, the assessment is strongly favorable.

For:Progressive metal and power metal fans; prog lovers