LIMB MUSIC & Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN announce details of new album ‘Symphony Of The Universe’.
- Rock Metal Machine
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
LIMB MUSIC & Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN announce details of new album ‘Symphony Of The Universe’; first single & video for “When Love Burns” released!
Never change a winning team. Never change a winning formula. Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN strengthens its position among the leading acts of Power Melodic Metal - five years after releasing the critically acclaimed „The Force Within“. Thanks to catchy melodies and brilliant musicianship „Symphony of the Universe“ is the utmost logical follow-up. Spectaculary crafted neoclassical anthems breathing the spirits of an ideally open production with natural sounds. The manga “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada delivered the lyrical inspiration. Shimmering highlights among the twelve songs are „Darkside of Gemini“, „On the Wings of Phoenix“, Midnight Riders“, and „The Power of Stars“.
01. The Immortal Fire
02. On The Wings Of Phoenix
03. Midnight Riders
04. A Flame From The Sky
05. The Power Of Stars
06. When Love Burns
07. Don't Leave Me Tonight
08. Darkside Of Gemini
09. Eclipse
10. The Archangel's Warcry
11. Tears Of Love And Hate
12. Symphony Of The Universe
13. Constellations
The recipe from the menu books of Italian composer, guitarist, keyboarder, orchestrator and lyricist Cristiano Filippini relies on proven ingredients: stable, brilliant backing band plus real classical instruments (violin, viola, double bass, cello, grand piano).
"I dedicated myself to composition and the turning point was the meeting with Simone Mularoni who created, following my guidelines, a spectacular sound, the right person at the right time."
A cultural bridging between Italy and Japan - the manga “Saint Seiya” by Masami Kurumada - delivered the lyrical inspiration for seven of the thirteen songs. According to Cristiano Filippini three numbers have distinct autobiographical backgrounds. Two instrumental pieces do act as overture and closure of the album.
Cristiano Filippini, born in 1981, a jurist, set free his musical talents and ambitions between 2010 and 2015 with composing three instrumental Epic Symphonic albums. "The First Crusade“, "Flames of Passion“ and "The Best of Swords and Flames“ were accompanied by performances in Italian Opera Houses and Cathedrals.
2018 the multi-talented man started realizing his dream of compiling a top-notch band to create his own vision of Power Melodic Metal. Sublime vocalist Marco Pastorino (Temperance, Virtual Symmetry, Wonders, Fallen Sanctuary) became the first cornerstone of the new line-up, followed by guitar virtuoso Michele Vioni (Vivaldi Metal Project, Killing Touch). Vioni recommended two more outstanding musicians, who are known both as session aces and coaches: bassist Giorgio Terenziani (Arthemis) and drummer Paolo Caridi, a heavily demanded side-kick by American greats like Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) and Reb Beach (Whitesnake).
First patterns and ideas to „Symphony of the Universe“ were put down by Cristiano Filippini instantly after the release of „The Force Within“, lighting up his covid years. The songs were developed and played in style, maturing to shimmering pearls of the genre. Listen to „Darkside of Gemini“, "On the Wings of Phoenix“, Midnight Riders“ or "The Power of Stars“ …
Line-Up:
Cristiano Filippini - lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, arrangements, orchestrations
Marco Pastorino - lead and backing vocals
Michele Vioni - lead and rhythm guitars, acoustic guitars
Giorgio Terenziani - bass guitar
Paolo Caridi – drums
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