Formed: 1996
From:
Milan,
Italy
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Originally formed in 1996, the band teamed up with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Sentenced, Samael, Tiamat) in 1998. Terrorizer Magazine hailed Lacuna Coil's self-titled debut as "superb, and its strength soon weakens whatever resistance you may have had after repeated plays." In 1999, The album In A Reverie was released with the same producer. They played at the Dynamo Open Air Festival in The Netherlands, the Metal Mania Festival in Poland, and Italy's prestigious Gods Of Metal Festival, and the Altheimer Open Air Festival. They released the Halflife EP, which was recorded in Italy with a new producer, to their European community of fans in the year 2000.
In 2001, they released Unleashed Memories with their original producer, this album (released in North America with the previously unavailable Halflife EP). Praised by Alternative Press for their "supersize chords that nearly burst into flame, gorgeous three-part harmonies and chill-inducing melodies that recycle in your head for days" and earning a special mention in Billboard Magazine's Hard Music Spotlight for their "compelling mixture of seductive melodies and aggressive riffs," the band embarked on their first North American tour with Moonspell in the winter of 2001. Metal Maniacs documented their live show to be "a sensory overload of the highest order. In one word: intoxicating."
Lacuna Coil creates a dream-like quality of the world, which floods you with a myriad of heavy and hypnotic sounds. The epic feel of their latest melodic invention, Comalies, will quickly lead to you believe that an incredibly personal epiphany is about to happen. Each song contributes to the build-up, encouraging introspection while documenting the sadness that this particular journey uncovers. Upholding the emotive yin/yang tradition of vocal interplay between the dulcet tones of Cristina Scabbia and the deliberate vocals of her male singing partner Andrea Ferro, Comalies is another dynamic exploration of Lacuna Coil's soulfully somber and stunningly enigmatic musical alchemy.
Latest Lacuna Coil News
Below is our complete Lacuna Coil news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Lacuna Coil Posts Performance Video Online
Lacuna Coil has posted a video clip online of their performance of the song "I Won't Tell You" on The Daily Habit. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
"Rock Band: Metal Track Pack" Details Revealed
A standalone metal-themed track pack for the "Rock Band" videogame series will be released on October 13th. The outing, dubbed "Rock Band: Metal Track Pack," will see a release at retail stores on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2 and Wii and will feature the following track listing:
1. All That Remains - "Two Weeks"
2. At the Gates - "Blinded By Fear"
3. Black Tide - "Shockwave"
4. Blue Oyster Cult - "Transmaniacon MC"
5. Bullet For My Valentine - "Waking the Demon"
6. Children of Bodom - "Are You Dead Yet?"
7. Evile - "Thrasher"
8. Godsmack - "I Stand Alone"
9. The Haunted - "D.O.A."
10. Hawkwind - "Master Of The Universe"
11. I Mother Earth - "Levitate"
12. In This Moment - "Forever"
13. Judas Priest - "Screaming for Vengeance"
14. Lacuna Coil - "Closer"
15. Lamb Of God - "Laid to Rest"
16. Motorhead - "Killed by Death"
17. Nazareth - "Hair Of the Dog"
18. Queens of the Stone Age - "3's & 7's"
19. Rage Against The Machine - "Bulls On Parade"
20. Yngwie Malmsteen - "Red Devil"
Lacuna Coil Added To HardDrive Live Tour
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil has been added to the bill of the HardDrive Live Tour, which will kick off on September 22nd and end of the 17th of November. Also on the bill will be All That Remains, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, From Sword To Sunrise (first leg only) and Taking Dawn (second leg only.)
Singer Cristina Scabbia comments: "The HardDrive Live Tour is coming to your doors September through November and you guys already know there's gonna be a lot going on, a lot of bands for you guys and gals, including of course us; Lacuna Coil!
"We’ll be playing our new stuff from the album Shallow Life, so if you didn't have the chance to check us out live yet, you should definitely come out and join our rockin’ family. We promise that you won’t regret it. Can’t wait to see you there!"
Taking Dawn Added to Hard Drive Live Tour
Las Vegas metal band, Taking Dawn, has announced their participation in the Hard Drive Live Tour. They will be performing on the following dates with All That Remains, Lacuna Coil, and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster:
Oct 14 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Oct 16 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
Oct 17 – Fresno, CA – The Crest
Oct 18 – San Francisco, CA – Grand Ballroom
Oct 20 – Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory
Oct 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Murray Theater
Oct 23 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore
Oct 25 – Fargo, ND – The Venue @ Playmakers
Oct 27 – Calgary, AB (Canada) – MacEwan Hall
Oct 28 – Edmonton, AB (Canada) – Edmonton Events Centre
Oct 30 – Winnipeg, MB (Canada) – Garrick Centre
Oct 31 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
Nov 2 – Little Rock, AR – The Village
Nov 3 – Knoxville, TN - Valarium
Nov 5 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Nov 6 – Gainesville, FL – The Venue
Nov 7 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Nov 8 – Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
Nov 9 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
Nov 11 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Heads
Nov 12 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
Nov 13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Nov 14 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
Nov 16 – Montreal, QC (Canada) – Le Medley
Nov 17 – Toronto, ON (Canada) – Sound Academy More...
Lacuna Coil To Appear On "The Daily Habit"
Friday, August 14th, Italian metal band LACUNA COIL will appear on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit."
"The Daily Habit" is FUEL TV’s first original daily series, telecast weeknights at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT) while re-airing later in the evening at 12:00 am ET (9:00 pm PT), and the following weekday at 2:30pm ET (11:30am PT) and 5:30pm ET (2:30 pm PT).
Lacuna Coil Updates U.S. Tour Dates
Lacuna Coil has updated their upcoming U.S. tour schedule with the following dates:
8/7 The Machine Shop Flint, Michigan
8/8 Austin’s Libertyville, Illinois
8/9 WJJO Band Camp (@ Alliant Energy Center) Madison, Wisconsin
8/11 The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado
8/12 The Gallivan Center Salt Lake City, Utah
Lacuna Coil Posts "I Like It" Video Online
Italian gothic rock outfit Lacuna Coil has posted their new music video online for the song, "I Like It." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands latest studio album, "Shallow Life" and is the second song to be released as a single following, "Spellbound." More...
Lacuna Coil Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil has announced a string of headlining tour dates in the United States. A message from vocalist Cristina Scabbia reads: "My dear friends,
"I have VERY good news! We'll be back to the US soon with our own tour! The American Spellbound Tour will have some very special guests as well: KILL HANNAH, SEVENTH VOID and DOMMIN!!!
"I will see you ALL there!!!!!
"Rock on, always!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Lacuna Coils Cancels Italian Club Shows
Due to scheduling conflicts, Lacuna Coil has cancelled the following Italian shows:
22 Jun 09 - Pinarella Di Cervia (RA)
23 Jun 09 - Roncade (TV)
"We apologize with our fans and we'll be back soon," states the band.
Seventeen More Bands Added To Download 2009
The organizers of Britain's Download Festival has announced a urther seventeen bands for this years edition of the event. The festival will now see appearances from Hollywood Undead, Steel Panther, Trigger The Bloodshed, Lauren Harris, Hexes, Hunting The Minotaur, Japanese Voyeurs, White Man Kamikaze, Loverman, Black Spiders, General Fiasco, Sacred Mother Tongue, The 69 Eyes, Dear Superstar, Pulled Apart By Horses, Violent Soho and Brides.
The full lineup is now as follows:
Friday Main stage:
Faith No More
Korn
Limp Bizkit
Killswitch Engage
Billy Talent
Staind
The Blackout
Hollywood Undead
Friday Second stage:
Motley Crue
Opeth
Lacuna Coil
Bring Me The Horizon
Dir En Grey
Parkway Drive
A Day To Remember
In This Moment
Steadlur
Friday Tuborg stage:
Meshuggah
Duff McKagen's Loaded
Backyard Babies
Voivod
Middle Class Rut
Lauren Harris
Sylosis
Hunting The Minotaur
Japanese Voyeurs
White Man Kamikaze More...
Lacuna Coil Score Highest Billboard Top 200 Chart
Italy’s greatest musical export, LACUNA COIL, have returned with the massively anticipated, new full-length release, Shallow Life, and have undoubtedly proven that they are one of hard rock’s most revered artists as the album debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This impressive position marks the band’s highest Billboard chart entry, as well as the highest Billboard debut in the history of Century Media Records. The disc also scored impressive chart entries across the world, most notably at #2 on the UK rock charts. The new effort was recorded with acclaimed producer Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Pearl Jam) at the famed NRG Studios in Los Angeles.
Cristina Scabbia (vocals) comments: “Thank you, thank you and thank you all! After its first week in the stores, Shallow Life entered The Billboard 200 chart at #16 and we are absolutely thrilled. Most of all, we couldn't be happier about the fact that you (Our Fans) have supported us and our work, once again. It's been a beautiful journey, together we have shared the same passions for 10 years and this is another goal we have reached and are celebrating together with you all out there. Thank you for being part of the LACUNA COIL family and see you all on the road soon. Rock on!”
The band would also like to invite fans to create their own interpretation of Shallow Life and the songs on the album. All fan submissions can be uploaded to Lacuna Coil's group album by clicking here.
LACUNA COIL recently completed a stunning new video for the Active Rock smash hit “Spellbound” that was shot in their hometown of Milan, Italy at the world famous Dolce & Gabbana nightclub Gold. The clip was directed by Saku, produced by Apnea Film and wardrobe was also provided by Dolce & Gabbana. Click on the link below to check it out by clicking here.
LACUNA COIL are heading into the final weeks of the “Music As A Weapon IV” tour alongside such hard rock titans as Disturbed and Killswitch Engage, crisscrossing the U.S. before finishing May 16th. The 38-city “Music As A Weapon IV” fest marked the group’s first run of North America in almost two years. Feel free to visit the newly revamped Myspace page to view their complete touring itinerary.
Lacuna Coil Enters Billboard Charts
Italian gothic metal group Lacuna Coil has entered the Billboard Top 200 chart with their latest studio offering, "Shallow Life." The record debuted at number 16 which makes it not only the highest charting album for Lacuna Coil, but also their record label Century Media.
Vocalist Cristina Scabbia states: "Thank you, thank you and thank you all! After its first week in the stores, Shallow Life entered The Billboard 200 chart at #16 and we are absolutely thrilled. Most of all, we couldn't be happier about the fact that you (our fans) have supported us and our work, once again. It's been a beautiful journey, together we have shared the same passions for ten years and this is another goal we have reached and are celebrating together with you all out there. Thank you for being part of the Lacuna Coil family and see you all on the road soon. Rock on!"
Several More Bands Added To Download Festival 2009
The organizers of Britains Download Festival has announced a string of new confirmations for this years event. The festival will now also see performances from the likes of Hatebreed, Voivod, God Forbid, Suicide Silence, Sylosis, Therapy?, Tim "Ripper" Owens, In This Moment, We Are The Ocean, Turbo Wolf, A Day To Remember, Backyard Babies, Hostile, Esoterica, Man Raze, Middle Class Rut and No Americana.
The lineup for the event is now as follows:
Faith No More
Slipknot
Def Leppard
Korn
Whitesnake
Limp Bizkit
ZZ Top
Marilyn Manson
The Prodigy
Motley Crue
Down
Chris Cornell
Black Stone Cherry
Opeth
Meshuggah
Journey
Hatebreed
Lacuna Coil
Tesla
Therapy?
Pendulum
Dream Theater
Killswitch Engage
Trivium
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Sevendust
Voivod
Papa Roach
Static-X
In This Moment
The Answer
Clutch
Buckcherry
Suicide Silence
Shinedown
Anvil
Sylosis
Staind
Bring Me The Horizon
Fightstar
Dragonforce
Five Finger Death Punch
Devildriver
Duff McKagen's Loaded
You Me At Six
Skin
Parkway Drive
Dir En Grey
The Blackout
Billy Talent
Lawnmower Deth
Architects
Backyard Babies
A Day To Remember
Volbeat
We Are The Ocean
Auger Bane
Hostile
Man Raze
Karma To Burn
Steadlur
Go:Audio
Middle Class Rut
Turbo Wolf
No Americana
Veterans Concerned About Music As A Weapon IV Tour
The Green Bay Press Gazette has reported the following story about Veterans raising concerns over the last stop of the Music as a Weapon IV tour:
Veterans say a festival that could include tobacco sampling, a tattoo parlor and heavy metal music doesn't belong near the Brown County Veterans Memorial on Armed Forces Drive.
The village recently approved a permit for the Music as a Weapon event, set to take place 2-6 p.m. May 17 at the Resch Center before a Disturbed concert later that night. Organizers say the event won't happen near the memorial, which sits on the corner of South Oneida Street and Armed Forces Drive, but some vets are wary the scene will mock the memorial.
"That is sacred land to the veterans," World War II veteran Bob Young told the Village Board. "They don't like to see it abused." More...
Read the full article at Green Bay Press Gazette.
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Music as a Weapon 4 Tour Report
The Music as a Weapon 4 Tour is not just a couple of bands tagging along with Disturbed for a romp around the states. It is an all day festival of skin art, extreme sports, and music in addition to the headliner bands that draw the crowds in the first place. It all sounded wonderful to me when I bought my tickets. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. More...
Lacuna Coil Streaming "Shallow Life" Online
Lacuna Coil are currently streaming their entire new album "Shallow Life" online. The album can be heard on the band's MySpace page. "Shallow Life" is set to be released in North America on April 21st and in Europe on April 20th.
The track listing will be as follows:
01. Survive
02. I Won't Tell You
03. Not Enough
04. I'm Not Afraid
05. I Like It
06. Underdog
07. The Pain
08. Spellbound
09. Wide Awake
10. The Maze
11. Unchained
12. Shallow Life
Sevendust And More Added To Download
The organizers of Britain's Download Festival has announced several more bands to perform at the event this year. Northern Irish rockers The Answer will be performing at the festival, as will Sevendust, Staind, Stone Gods, Shinedown, Static-X, Bring Me The Horizon, Fightstar, Volbeat, Go:Audio, Facecage and Auger Bane. The festival will be held at Donington Park between June 12th-14th.
The lineup is now as follows:
Faith No More
Slipknot
Def Leppard
Korn
Whitesnake
Limp Bizkit
ZZ Top
Marilyn Manson
The Prodigy
Motley Crue
Down
Chris Cornell
Black Stone Cherry
Opeth
Meshuggah
Journey
Lacuna Coil
Tesla
Pendulum
Dream Theater
Killswitch Engage
Trivium
Sevendust
Papa Roach
Static-X
The Answer
Clutch
Buckcherry
Shinedown
Anvil
Staind
Bring Me The Horizon
Fightstar
Dragonforce
Five Finger Death Punch
Devildriver
Duff McKagen's Loaded
You Me At Six
Skin
Parkway Drive
Dir En Grey
The Blackout
Billy Talent
Lawnmower Deth
Architects
Volbeat
Auger Bane
Karma To Burn
Steadlur
Go:Audio
Lacuna Coil Singer Cristina Scabbia Checks In
Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia has checked in from the Music As A Weapon tour with a report on how the shows are going so far. It reads as follows: "Hello to all my friends out there! Just a little update from the Music As A Weapon IV tour...
"We're in New Orleans today, just came off stage, it's so humid here, but works for me! Things are going GREAT, the bands on the bill are all awesome and we're having a great time hanging out with them. We already did few barbecues in the night after the shows, which is always cool and comforting (food on the road is not like home) , plus it's a great chance to socialize with the HUGE amount of people involved in this festival.
"We brought our electric moka machine as usual (Italians!), so our bus it's a sort of moving bar full of guests coming in and out, ahah! More...
Headbangers Ball Program for March 28
Tonight's Headbangers Ball will air from 10PM-12AM on MTV2 (note new time for this week only) and will be hosted by Queensryche. Here's the lineup:
MASTODON - DIVINATIONS
HATEBREED - TO THE THRESHOLD
LAMB OF GOD - SET TO FAIL
WAR OF AGES - ALL CONSUMING FIRE/HBB PREMIERE
(HED)P.E. - RENEGADE
MEGADETH - NEVER WALK ALONE…A CALL TO ARMS
LACUNA COIL - OUR TRUTH
LIZZY BORDEN - UNDER YOUR SKIN/HBB PREMIERE
STATIC-X - STINGWRAY
SLIPKNOT - DEAD MEMORIES
DOPE - 6-6 SICK
CANNIBAL CORPSE - EVISCERATION PLAGUE
EXODUS - RIOT ACT
CATTLE DECAPITATION - REGRET & THE GRAVE
DIMMU BORGIR - THE SERPENTINE OFFERING
HEAVEN AND HELL - SHADOW OF THE WIND
KREATOR - HORDES OF CHAOS
QUEENSRYCHE - IF I WERE KING/HBB PREMIERE
Lacuna Coil Premieres Video For "Spellbound"
LACUNA COIL has returned with the massively anticipated, new full-length release, "Shallow Life," which is set for an April 21st North American release. The album was recorded with acclaimed producer Don Gilmore (Avril Lavigne, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam) at the famed NRG Studios in Los Angeles. The group recently completed a new video for the Active Rock smash hit “Spellbound” that was shot in their hometown of Milan, Italy. The clip was directed by Saku, produced by Apnea Film and wardrobe was provided by Dolce & Gabbana.
You can watch the music video for “Spellbound” at ArtistDirect.com.
Cristina Scabbia (vocals) comments: “Hello to all the rockers out there. We're currently in Denver on the ‘Music as a Weapon IV’ tour and we're having a great time. It's just amazing for us to be able to test some of the new songs in front of so many new people and to see such great reactions.
“We had a great time shooting the video for ‘Spellbound’ and it also marks our first time working with acclaimed Italian director Saku in a location that's really peculiar. It was filmed in a very fashionable place: the restaurant ‘Gold’ located in Milan, Italy, which is owned by the fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana, who kindly gave us the permission to film over there!
The location provides the perfect atmosphere to express the ‘Shallow Life’ theme. Everything is really shiny and ‘bling bling’ and the band is performing in the middle of a golden room full of mirrors and giant chandeliers.”
LACUNA COIL will be performing some new material on this spring’s “Music As A Weapon IV” festival. LACUNA COIL joins such hard rock titans as Disturbed and Killswitch Engage crisscrossing the U.S. before finishing May 16th. The 38-city “Music As A Weapon IV” fest marks the group’s first run of North America in almost two years.
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