Hi, I’m Frank Caruso, a guitarist, arranger and producer from Milan. I began studying guitar and piano classically at eight, published my first record at twelve with MACID, and later founded FIREHOUSE, a band that released a couple of albums and toured Europe. As a guitarist I collaborated with several Italian artists during the 80s and early 90s, and I began my session musician work in various recording studios, including work with Franco Battiato and other major Italian productions. After earning a Sacred Music degree in 1992, I opened my own recording studio and started composing music for television, collaborating with major broadcasters like RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101 and Rock FM. In 1997 I launched Arachnes, which gained international attention through a string of acclaimed albums. Since then I’ve led and participated in numerous projects—Kaleidoscope, Strings24, Thunder Rising, and the Vivaldi Metal Project—working with world‑class musicians and blending influences from classical, metal, blues and neo‑classical music. I continue to create, perform and produce for TV, film and recording artists, always chasing expressive, joyful music.

Frank Caruso

Hi, I’m Frank Caruso, a guitarist, arranger and producer from Milan. I began studying guitar and piano classically at eight, published my first record at twelve with MACID, and later founded FIREHOUSE, a band that released a couple of albums and toured Europe. As a guitarist I collaborated with several Italian artists during the 80s and early 90s, and I began my session musician work in various recording studios, including work with Franco Battiato and other major Italian productions. After earning a Sacred Music degree in 1992, I opened my own recording studio and started composing music for television, collaborating with major broadcasters like RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101 and Rock FM. In 1997 I launched Arachnes, which gained international attention through a string of acclaimed albums. Since then I’ve led and participated in numerous projects—Kaleidoscope, Strings24, Thunder Rising, and the Vivaldi Metal Project—working with world‑class musicians and blending influences from classical, metal, blues and neo‑classical music. I continue to create, perform and produce for TV, film and recording artists, always chasing expressive, joyful music.

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Hi, I’m Frank Caruso, a guitarist, arranger and producer from Milan. I began studying guitar and piano classically at eight, published my first record at twelve with MACID, and later founded FIREHOUSE, a band that released a couple of albums and toured Europe. As a guitarist I collaborated with several Italian artists during the 80s and early 90s, and I began my session musician work in various recording studios, including work with Franco Battiato and other major Italian productions.

After earning a Sacred Music degree in 1992, I opened my own recording studio and started composing music for television, collaborating with major broadcasters like RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101 and Rock FM. In 1997 I launched Arachnes, which gained international attention through a string of acclaimed albums. Since then I’ve led and participated in numerous projects—Kaleidoscope, Strings24, Thunder Rising, and the Vivaldi Metal Project—working with world‑class musicians and blending influences from classical, metal, blues and neo‑classical music. I continue to create, perform and produce for TV, film and recording artists, always chasing expressive, joyful music.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Owner / Music Producer
January 1, 1992 - Present
Opened a recording studio in 1992 and started composing soundtracks and television music, collaborating with major radio and TV broadcasters (RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101, Rock FM).
TV/Commercial Composer at Mediaset
January 1, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Collaborated to realize a series of spot advertisements and important theme songs.
Founder / Lead Musician at ARACHNES
January 1, 1997 - Present
From the ashes of Firehouse, formed ARACHNES; contributed as guitarist, composer, arranger; released multiple albums and gained international attention.
Album/Composer at ARACHNES
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Metamorphosis (2000) with Underground Symphony; later Parallel Worlds (2001), Apocalypse (2002), Primary Fear (2003) with Scarlet Records; global distribution.
Goddess Temple - Album Contributor at ARACHNES
January 1, 1998 - Present
ARACHNES published The Goddess Temple (1998) for Lucretia Records, attracting international critics and appearing on compilations with bands like Stratovarius and Angra.
Solo Artist at Kaleidoscope
January 1, 2006 - Present
Produced Kaleidoscope, a project described as pure guitar fun with internet distribution; distributed in America via Guitar9.
Guitarist / Composer at Strings 24
January 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Released Strings 24 album (2009) on Lion Music; followed by Speak (2011) with Videoradio; second release A New Day (2011) with Arachnes; live performances.
Thunder Rising – Artist at Thunder Rising
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
Started collaboration with Mark Boals; first album Thunder Rising (2013) featuring Boals; 2015 Sole Freedom with Boals on one track and Alessio Spini performing other tracks.
Arranger / Composer at Vivladi Metal Project
January 1, 2016 - Present
Arranger for Vivladi Metal Project; composed The Age of Dream with top musicians.
Kaleidoscope II / Rob Rock Project at Rob Rock / Kaleidoscope II
January 1, 2017 - Present
Kaleidoscope II instrumental with one vocal by Rob Rock; video 'Higher Ground'.
Thunder Rising – TV/Library Music at Soundrack / TV & Music Library
January 1, 1995 - Present
From mid-1990s ongoing production of music & soundtracks for TV and film; music library work.
Session Musician / Producer at Various studios, Italy
January 1, 1992 - September 30, 2025
Active as guitarist and session musician in the 1980s-1990s; collaborated with Franco Battiato; established own recording studio in 1992; produced music for TV and advertising for RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101 and Rock FM; 1994 Mediaset collaborations on commercials and theme songs.
Founder / Lead Guitarist at FIREHOUSE
January 1, 1997 - September 30, 2025
Led FIREHOUSE; released two albums, including Labyrinth, distributed across Europe.
Founder / Guitarist at ARACHNES
January 1, 1997 - Present
From the ashes of FIREHOUSE, founded ARACHNES; released The Goddess Temple (1998) and a sequence of albums with international attention; progressed from melodic/progressive to power/symphonic style.
Advertising / TV Music Producer at Self-owned recording studio
December 31, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Opened recording studio in 1992 and produced soundtracks for TV and advertising; collaborations with RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101, Rock FM; 1994 Mediaset collaboration for commercials and theme songs.
Solo Artist / Kaleidoscope at KALEIDOSCOPE
January 1, 2006 - Present
Solo guitar project exploring instrumental music; artistic work with internet distribution and Guitar9; produced as a purely artistic endeavor outside mainstream trends.
Arranger / Musician (Vivladi Metal Project / Thunder Rising / ARACHNES related projects) at Various
January 1, 2013 - Present
Arranger and collaborator on projects including Thunder Rising with Mark Boals (2013–2015), Kaleidoscope II with Rob Rock (2017), Vivladi Metal Project, and related ventures; ongoing involvement in TV/music library and rock productions.
Studio Owner / Producer at Self-owned recording studio
January 1, 1992 - Present
Opened my own recording studio in 1992 after graduating in Sacred Music; produced soundtracks and music for television; worked with RAI, Mediaset, Radio 101 and Rock FM.
Composer / Jingle Writer at Mediaset Group
January 1, 1994 - Present
Realized a series of commercials and important jingles; began collaboration with the Mediaset Group in 1994.
Guitarist / Founder at Arachnes
January 1, 1997 - Present
From the ashes of Firehouse in 1997, founded Arachnes; contributed as guitarist and composer; band released acclaimed albums and gained international attention.
Guitarist / Composer / Band Member at Arachnes
December 31, 2003 - September 30, 2025
Part of the trilogy of worldwide distributed albums with Scarlet Records: Parallel Worlds (2001), Apocalypse (2002), Primary Fear (2003).
Music Producer at Underground Symphony
December 31, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Produced the 4‑track EP Metamorphosis (2000), marking a stylistic shift toward Power/Prog/Symphonic and expanding Arachnes’ collaboration with Underground Symphony.
Solo Artist / Album Producer at Kaleidoscope
January 1, 2006 - Present
Created Kaleidoscope (2006), an artist-focused project distributed via the internet (publisher Guitar9); later works continued under the same artistic banner.
Guitarist / Producer at Strings24
December 31, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Launched Strings24 blues-style package for television; released STRING 24 (2009) on Lion Music; followed by SPEAK (2011) and A NEW DAY (2011).
Lead Guitarist / Producer at Thunder Rising
January 1, 2013 - Present
Thunder Rising’s album featuring Mark Boals (2013); subsequent album SOLE FREEDOM (2015) with Alessio Spini; collaboration with Mistheria’s Vivaldi Metal Project and Mars.
Arranger / Collaborator at Vivaldi Metal Project
January 1, 2016 - Present
Arranger for the Vivaldi Metal Project; contributed to The Age of Dream with a world‑class lineup.
Solo Artist at Kaleidoscope II
January 1, 2017 - Present
Released Kaleidoscope II (2017); instrumental album with one track sung by Rob Rock; video 'Higher Ground'.
Arranger / Songwriter at Vivaldi Metal Project
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote a new song for Vivaldi Metal Project in 2020; recorded with Mike Portnoy on drums and Jeff Scott Soto on lead vocals.
Lead Guitarist / Producer at Thunder Rising
January 1, 2022 - Present
Back to the Time of Rock (2022) and Sound of Loneliness (2024) released in Europe; ongoing projects and TV/film collaborations.

Education

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Qualifications

Studi di Musica Sacra
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Sacred Music Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Sacred Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other