Atheist is an American progressive metal band from Florida, formed in 1984. The band is known for their technical and complex sound, which combines elements of jazz, thrash metal, and progressive rock. Their discography includes five studio albums, two live albums, and two compilation albums. Their debut album, Piece of Time, was released in 1989 and was met with critical acclaim. It featured a mix of thrash metal and progressive rock, and was praised for its technicality and complexity. The album was followed by Unquestionable Presence in 1991, which was even more progressive and technical than its predecessor. The album featured a mix of jazz, thrash metal, and progressive rock, and was praised for its musicianship and songwriting. The band's third album, Elements, was released in 1993 and was their most successful album to date. It featured a more accessible sound, and was praised for its songwriting and musicianship. The band's fourth album, Jupiter, was released in 2010 and was their first album in 17 years. It featured a mix of thrash metal, progressive rock, and jazz, and was praised for its technicality and complexity. Atheist has been praised for their technical and complex sound, and their influence on the progressive metal genre. They have been cited as an influence by many bands, and their albums have been praised for their musicianship and songwriting.
