Vision Divine

The Profile

Vision Divine are an Italian power/progressive metal band frequently described in these reviews as led by guitarist Olaf Thorsen (ex-Labyrinth). Their discography is often discussed through concept albums and vocalist eras featuring Fabio Lione and Michele Luppi.

From the reviews: the self-titled “Vision Divine” is described as released in 1999 on Atrheia Records; the band is repeatedly tied to Olaf Thorsen and connections to Labyrinth. Reviews discuss concept narratives for “Stream Of Consciousness”, its follow-up “The 25th Hour”, and the cloning/genetic-engineering concept of “The Perfect Machine”. Line-up and personnel mentioned across reviews include Fabio Lione, Michele Luppi, Oleg Smirnoff, Matteo Amoroso, Alessio “Tom” Lucatti, Cristiano Bertocchi, Alessandro Bissa, Andrea Torricini, Andrea De Paoli, and Matt Stanciou. Timo Tolkki is cited as involved in mixing/production for “The 25th Hour” and praised for “9 Degrees West Of The Moon”.

Across these reviews, Vision Divine are framed as an Italian power/prog metal band led by guitarist Olaf Thorsen, frequently praised for concept ambition and musicianship. The most celebrated records are “Stream Of Consciousness”, “The Perfect Machine”, “The 25th Hour”, and “9 Degrees West Of The Moon”, often lauded as masterpieces. There’s also skepticism: some call the early sound formulaic power metal and criticize certain covers and moments of originality. Two vocal eras stand out in discussion: Fabio Lione and Michele Luppi, both strongly evaluated (sometimes in opposite ways).