Arpia

**Arpia** is an Italian progressive rock band that’s been weaving dark, poetic tales through music since forming in Bergamo in 1988. Known for blending gritty rock riffs with folk textures and literary depth, their sound feels like a brooding journey through existential themes and mythology. After a hiatus in the ’90s, they regrouped in the 2000s, sharpening their storytelling with albums like *Liberazione* and *Racconto D’Inverno*, which mix raw energy with introspective lyrics. Recent releases like *Bianco Zero* and *Resurrezione e Metamorfosi* continue their tradition of haunting melodies and philosophical musings, cementing their status as Italy’s masters of progressive darkness.