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.

As a first preview, a single & video for the song ‘When Love Burns‘ has been released in advance. 

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.

Tracklist:

1. The Immortal Fire
2. On The Wings Of Phoenix
3. Midnight Riders
4. A Flame From The Sky
5. The Power Of Stars
6. When Love Burns
7. Don’t Leave Me Tonight
8. Darkside Of Gemini
9. Eclipse
10. The Archangel’s Warcry
11. Tears Of Love And Hate
12. Symphony Of The Universe
13. Constellations

Pre-save ‘Symphony Of The Universe’ – here

It will be available worldwide starting 14^th November 2025 via Limb Music.

Inspirational Bridges:

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.

Compositions for Theaters and Cathedrals:

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. 

Outstanding Musicians:

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 (ex-Queensryche), Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) and Reb Beach (Winger/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 among the twelve songs are ‘Darkside of Gemini‘, ‘On the Wings of Phoenix‘, ‘Midnight Riders‘, and ‘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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