The Official Lacuna Coil Thread

[Segue Myles]

Shallow Life is their worst album. There's no way the new album couldn't be better.

 

I really enjoy it (especially with the bonus tracks which I LOVE!), but SL was an experiment that they needed to try for themselves, but I am glad they haven't tried to repeat it.

 

But I would say they corrected their mistakes with Dark Adrenaline, and then stood tall with BCH.

[Segue Myles]

The title track to Delirium has just been released.

 

I think it may be the video single...

 

My thoughts? Standard recent LC. Very repetitive chorus, and Andi has a verse that strongly reminds me of In The End I Feel Alive. Very Broken Crown Halo.

 

Not entirely sold on it for a single. In fact, aside from having a a great vocal for Cri, I doubt it's going to prove an album highlight.

 

But something tells me that this could be a great live song. A whole crowd screaming "DELIRIUM" over and over could be an unforgettable moment...

 

If House Of Shame is a 9/10, the title track is easily a solid 6/10.

Edited April 22, 2016 by Segue Myles

[J2112YYZ]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

[Segue Myles]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

[J2112YYZ]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

 

The strange thing about Butcher Babies is that I didn't mind them too much when I heard their first album, but live? Holy shit are they awful. Nothing comes off well at all, I don't know how else to describe it other than it seems like they're a studio creation. I saw them open for Danzig a few years ago and the crowd was booing them during their set. The mainly all male crowd didn't even care that there were two hot chicks up on stage to look at. They were booing them and between songs people were yelling how much they sucked and to get off the stage.

 

I've never seen a band treated like that before. Usually when a crowd doesn't care, they just stand there and wait for the band to stop playing and don't react to anything. But they had some serious venom towards BB that night. It was refreshing to witness that honestly. People are almost always respectful even if they don't like the band, but it was something to see what happens when a crowd speaks their mind on what they think of an opener.

[Segue Myles]

The title track to Delirium has just been released.

 

I think it may be the video single...

 

My thoughts? Standard recent LC. Very repetitive chorus, and Andi has a verse that strongly reminds me of In The End I Feel Alive. Very Broken Crown Halo.

 

Not entirely sold on it for a single. In fact, aside from having a a great vocal for Cri, I doubt it's going to prove an album highlight.

 

But something tells me that this could be a great live song. A whole crowd screaming "DELIRIUM" over and over could be an unforgettable moment...

 

If House Of Shame is a 9/10, the title track is easily a solid 6/10.

 

Its grown on me. Not my favourite preview track they have ever had before an album release, but not the worst either. I really like it! 8/10

[Segue Myles]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

 

The strange thing about Butcher Babies is that I didn't mind them too much when I heard their first album, but live? Holy shit are they awful. Nothing comes off well at all, I don't know how else to describe it other than it seems like they're a studio creation. I saw them open for Danzig a few years ago and the crowd was booing them during their set. The mainly all male crowd didn't even care that there were two hot chicks up on stage to look at. They were booing them and between songs people were yelling how much they sucked and to get off the stage.

 

I've never seen a band treated like that before. Usually when a crowd doesn't care, they just stand there and wait for the band to stop playing and don't react to anything. But they had some serious venom towards BB that night. It was refreshing to witness that honestly. People are almost always respectful even if they don't like the band, but it was something to see what happens when a crowd speaks their mind on what they think of an opener.

 

Tour lineups need to be really well thought out.

 

Lacuna Coil should tour with Oceans Of Slumber.

 

Please check them out!

[J2112YYZ]

Listened to the title track three times. I have no idea why they chose to release it as a single? Very boring, average song with no hook to it.

[Segue Myles]

Listened to the title track three times. I have no idea why they chose to release it as a single? Very boring, average song with no hook to it.

 

Oddly it's grown on me. But I am also very confused...this is album track quality at best. Like Infection or The Prophet Said.

[bluefox4000]

not overly thrilled with either single to be honest. i don't know we shall see.

 

Mick

[Segue Myles]

not overly thrilled with either single to be honest. i don't know we shall see.

 

Mick

 

I still love House Of Shame. But I won't play it again until the album is released as I have nearly maxed out on it.

 

Delirium is just...nice. Mixed feelings...but I tend to enjoy LC music as an album...not as individual songs.

[J2112YYZ]

Listened to the title track three times. I have no idea why they chose to release it as a single? Very boring, average song with no hook to it.

 

Oddly it's grown on me. But I am also very confused...this is album track quality at best. Like Infection or The Prophet Said.

 

But both of those songs at least got hooks in them. This song seems like a filler track. The new album is supposed to be a concept/theme type of album so maybe the title track fits in better while listening to the whole thing.

[bluefox4000]

Can't really judge till we have the album.

 

i am still intrested in the rest though.

 

Mick

[Verena]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

[Segue Myles]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

 

Agreed. With all the hype and love for the new single, having to be support to such a young band is a bit of an anticlimax...

[J2112YYZ]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

 

Agreed. With all the hype and love for the new single, having to be support to such a young band is a bit of an anticlimax...

 

Halestorm being a younger band has nothing to do with it. It's all about who gets played on the radio and sells more albums and tickets. Halestorm is way ahead of LC in america when it comes to that. Should Anthrax have opened for Volbeat earlier this year? Hell f***in no they shouldn't have. They are one of the most important bands in metal history and have gold and platinum records to back that up. Does Volbeat have that? Nope. But they are the hotter band right now and getting the radio play so they get the headline spot over the superior veteran band with better credentials.

[Segue Myles]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

 

Agreed. With all the hype and love for the new single, having to be support to such a young band is a bit of an anticlimax...

 

Halestorm being a younger band has nothing to do with it. It's all about who gets played on the radio and sells more albums and tickets. Halestorm is way ahead of LC in america when it comes to that. Should Anthrax have opened for Volbeat earlier this year? Hell f***in no they shouldn't have. They are one of the most important bands in metal history and have gold and platinum records to back that up. Does Volbeat have that? Nope. But they are the hotter band right now and getting the radio play so they get the headline spot over the superior veteran band with better credentials.

 

I agree actually.

 

Broken Crown Halo was their worst charting album since Karmacode, so maybe this time they are aware of not being too confident about the american audience and aim to worm their way back in.

[J2112YYZ]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

 

Agreed. With all the hype and love for the new single, having to be support to such a young band is a bit of an anticlimax...

 

Halestorm being a younger band has nothing to do with it. It's all about who gets played on the radio and sells more albums and tickets. Halestorm is way ahead of LC in america when it comes to that. Should Anthrax have opened for Volbeat earlier this year? Hell f***in no they shouldn't have. They are one of the most important bands in metal history and have gold and platinum records to back that up. Does Volbeat have that? Nope. But they are the hotter band right now and getting the radio play so they get the headline spot over the superior veteran band with better credentials.

 

I agree actually.

 

Broken Crown Halo was their worst charting album since Karmacode, so maybe this time they are aware of not being too confident about the american audience and aim to worm their way back in.

 

Well, there were a lot of fans who bailed on them because of Karmacode and Shallow Life, myself included and they haven't gained too many of them back or many new ones since then. BCH won me back but from some things i've read, that wasn't the case for a lot of fans who like the pre Karmacode stuff best.

 

Just look at some of their US album sales

 

Comalies: 300,000

Karmacode: 200,000

Shallow Life: 70,000

Dark Adrenaline: 20,000

Broken Crown Halo: 13,000

 

Now, I know people don't buy albums like the used to. But it's obvious people were digging what they did on Comalies but after that it's been a steady decline. Karmacode and Shallow life obviously weren't doing it for people like Comalies had.

[Segue Myles]

So, what's up with their North American tour coming next month where they're opening for Halestorm on some dates? Besides both having female vocalist, I don't see how this combo makes the least bit of sense. People going to see Halestorm probably aren't really gonna warm up to Lacuna Coil too much I don't think. Butcher Babies is opening for LC on their headline dates, so at least they got a band that sucks enough live that it will make them look that much better.

 

I also don't like that they're touring a month before the new album is even released. They did this for BCH as well. Maybe they're trying to create hype for the album but I think it may hurt sales to not have to new album out before the tour starts.

 

Believe me..I am very confused by this as well.

 

LC are a big enough name to headline a tour in the US, or support a better suited band.

 

I know she and Lzzy are friends though, but this is a bad mix.

 

Butcher Babies are terrible.

LC is supposed to be supported by another band. They're really big enough for it.

 

Agreed. With all the hype and love for the new single, having to be support to such a young band is a bit of an anticlimax...

 

Halestorm being a younger band has nothing to do with it. It's all about who gets played on the radio and sells more albums and tickets. Halestorm is way ahead of LC in america when it comes to that. Should Anthrax have opened for Volbeat earlier this year? Hell f***in no they shouldn't have. They are one of the most important bands in metal history and have gold and platinum records to back that up. Does Volbeat have that? Nope. But they are the hotter band right now and getting the radio play so they get the headline spot over the superior veteran band with better credentials.

 

I agree actually.

 

Broken Crown Halo was their worst charting album since Karmacode, so maybe this time they are aware of not being too confident about the american audience and aim to worm their way back in.

 

Well, there were a lot of fans who bailed on them because of Karmacode and Shallow Life, myself included and they haven't gained too many of them back or many new ones since then. BCH won me back but from some things i've read, that wasn't the case for a lot of fans who like the pre Karmacode stuff best.

 

Just look at some of their US album sales

 

Comalies: 300,000

Karmacode: 200,000

Shallow Life: 70,000

Dark Adrenaline: 20,000

Broken Crown Halo: 13,000

 

Now, I know people don't buy albums like the used to. But it's obvious people were digging what they did on Comalies but after that it's been a steady decline. Karmacode and Shallow life obviously weren't doing it for people like Comalies had.

 

Agreed.

 

I still love it all haha!

[J2112YYZ]

Segue, are you in touch with other fans of the band? If so, how have the two new songs been received?

[Segue Myles]

Segue, are you in touch with other fans of the band? If so, how have the two new songs been received?

 

House Of Shame has won fans back from the dark, and on Facebook it appears many sceptical non-fans were pleasantly surprised. Its been overwhelming, it is their biggest selling single in a long time. Which is why I am not surprised that the title track has resulted in a bit of an anticlimax after that initial big-hitter.

 

I have no issue at all with Delirium. It fits the theme, has a simple chorus I can see going over well live, but it is NOT single material. It hasn't really left much of an impression. Our views on it here are mostly reflected in the comments.

 

I have kept in touch with the head of the fan base, and friend of the band. He loves the song, unsurprisingly, bit he reassured me that the album has a lot to offer.

 

I am sceptical at this point, but then again I wasn't that fond of Die And Rise and that was released as a lyric video before BCH was released and it did very well and the album was phenomenal from a fan perspective. Sooooo...

 

But yeah, House Of Shame is loved by most fans. I honestly adore Andi bringing it to the table. And fans LOVED his presence being taken to the max.

Edited April 24, 2016 by Segue Myles

[Verena]

I also prefer House of Shame, Segue. But I still want to listen more tunes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMLU79zYjSQ

Edited April 26, 2016 by rhyv

[Verena]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raTXvZCykhI

[Segue Myles]

New review!

 

http://screamermagazine.com/reviews/lacuna-coil-delirium/

 

“There is an old sanatorium up in the hills of Northern Italy. An old, abandoned, and decayed fortress whose corridors are filled with the ghosts of a thousand tortured minds and souls. A place where every wall still bares the scars of countless damaged lives” – Lacuna Coil

 

Italy-based metal “Gothfathers” Lacuna Coil are set to release their eighth studio album Delirium on May 27th which according to singer Andrea Ferro is not the beginning of a new chapter in Lacuna Coil’s life, it is the beginning of a new book. Known for basing their albums on life experiences, Delirium takes a different approach and spirals you into the blurred lines between what is real and what is only in our minds. The decadent atmosphere and realities of what life was like for those who resided in a sanatorium in Northern Italy, Lacuna Coil sets the stage for not only their heaviest record yet but it is also their best and clearly longtime fans will not only be impressed by the delicious melodies and musical frenzy but they will recognize many characteristics of classic Lacuna Coil albums like Comalies and Karmacode. With the new addition of drummer Ryan Blake Folden, Cristina Scabbia (lead vocals), Andrea Ferro (lead vocals) and Marco “Maki” Coti-Zelati (guitar & bass), Lacuna Coil seems to have reached a newfound parallel in their unity and Delirium conveys an honest and true voice for those who never had one.

 

House Of Shame, the first single to be released off of Delirium kicks the album off with no hesitation as Ferro opens with “run” with his most powerful screaming vocals to date. Released on April 8th followed by a lyric video, House Of Shame features a heavy introduction into the world that Lacuna Coil has entered. Scabbia’s mesmerizing and luscious vocals stream into a melodic state of intoxication as the song continues to escalate the view into the realms of the sanatorium. A battle between reality and delusion, this song clearly symbolizes what everyone goes through in their life when faced with a tough time or illness. Track two called Broken Things remains heavy but brings back some of the old school feel of Lacuna Coil’s Our Truth from their 2006 album Karmacode with its almost sexy groove between Ferro and Scabbia’s vocals. Their chemistry has always been transparent and this song showcases their ability to play off each other vocally. Title track Delirium which is the second single released on the album features a Middle Eastern flavor in the background vocals as Scabbia sings Delirium and Ferro comes in it continues the familiar feeling that fans have always been drawn to since their first album. Track four, Blood, Tears and Dust’s electronic tone and accelerated guitar riffs create a smidge of thrash metal in concert while keeping consistent with the overall album influence. Downfall which features Myles Kennedy sounds like a continuation of My Spirit from their 2012 album Dark Adrenaline with its all too familiar intro and a juxtaposition of orchestra, metal and vocals bring this song together as the power ballad of the album.

Take Me Home, track six takes everyone’s fears as the sound of children singing playground rhymes followed by Ferro’s opening line “take me for a ride” brings the creepy element to life about sanatoriums as the kids chant “there is room for many more” is where in the lyrics is the audiovisual picture of what we have seen and heard throughout the years about sanatoriums and the way people were treated. You Love Me Cause I Hate You is very theatrical in the way Scabbia sings about how she could not control her actions but had no choice and leaving someone who isn’t treating you right as Ferro screams the song title, this song imprints a lot of eeriness and truth. As the remaining tracks of Delirium play on, it is easy to hear how far Lacuna Coil has come in their music. This album is a true testament to what they really can do as they push the limits and as always put their honesty and vulnerability in the listener’s hands. Delirium is a musical madness that you will not want to recover from.

[Segue Myles]

Very revealing interview with Andrea Ferro:

 

http://www.headbangerslifestyle.com/interviews/351/lacuna-coil-the-madness-of-everyday-life

 

everyday life

26 April 2016 by Ron Willemsen

Italian goth metal band Lacuna Coil started back in 1996 and in the early days they were seen as an oddity, coming from Italy and making goth metal. Twenty years later they are still around, very successful and it is still both singers Cristina Scabbia, Andrea Ferro and bass player Marco Coti-Zelati who are calling the shots. `Delirium' is their eight studio album and it is the darkest and heaviest to date. Andrea Ferro explains.

 

 

,,We are living in such extreme times at the moment and that reflects in the music and gave us inspiration. The world we live in with all the craziness going on in everyday live but we also visited weird places in Northern Italy like abandoned sanatoriums from which we took inspiration for the visual and main theme for the album. In every room you had patients with a different illness and we used that as a metaphor for the craziness of everyday life. The little depression you can have because of your lifestyle, relationship problems, all these things you can experience in life and that goes together with the visuals, video, stage clothes. It is a strong concept beyond the music but also shows the fact that we are more free musically now. After you’ve done a few albums, like we have done, you fall into your own cliché, have your own formula of songwriting and we wanted to break away from that. We wanted to write something that was a bit different. Of course it is a Lacuna Coil record because over the years we have developed our own style. If something was going in a heavy direction we would say ‘why not’, we have a new drummer, Ryan Folden, who is really good with double bass so why not put some more double bass if we want to? We were not trying to please anybody but ourselves, follow our own direction.’’

 

And that was different from the past?

,,Maybe not in the beginning because then you follow the flow of the moment but now we’re more mature musicians you are aware that you’re mentally stuck in your own clichés, writing songs you always write without taking too much risks. We wanted to be more interesting again without thinking too much.’’

 

Did you take the easy way out before and are you now challenging yourself more?

,,You cannot please everybody anyway so why even try? ‘Delirium’ is about what we really feel, an album we are really proud of, want to play live and spend a couple of years on the road with promoting it.’’

 

Cristina, Marco and you are the original members, you lost a few the last couple of years because they found other challenges. Is it almost a new band?

,,It was weird in the beginning because we have been together for so many years building our career but we have a strong drive to continue. We had to reset everything, Ryan brought new energy so we decided that the four of us would do the recordings. Marco also played all the guitar parts and we brought in some guests for lead guitars. Now we are trying out a new guy for the live shows.’’

 

You’ve recorded ‘Delirium’ with one guitar and more electronics. How will that translate in the live show?

,,Live we will also have one guitar and the arrangements already changed a couple of years ago because Maus was the only guitarist anyway. The old stuff is rearranged for one guitar with some backing tracks where it was really important. For the new album we started thinking about one guitar from the moment we started the song writing process.’’

 

 

Did that change the songwriting process for `Delirium'?

,,A bit, Marco took a bit more control. He has always been the main songwriter, this time he also took responsibility for producing the album. We have worked with all sorts of producers in the past and this time we felt he had the right experience and we are proud of the result. It meant extra pressure for him but he handled it well.’’

 

The album came out the way you had in mind?

,,Yes, it came out close to the demos we made. There are some changes in the sound but the song structures stayed pretty much the same, we stayed loyal to the original idea.’’

 

You brought in Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More and Myles Kennedy for some guitar solos. Why?

,,First of all we asked them because we didn’t have a lead guitarist at the time of the recording. For us it was obvious that we would ask some friends. Myles is a friend because Cristina did a duet with Alter Bridge in the past and when we played in Myles’ hometown Spokane he visited us with his wife. We met him many times over the years and he is a great singer but also an amazing guitar player. Mark and Nothing More did their first American tour opening for us and we kept in touch. He has a crazy style of playing and we loved what he did so we asked him as well.’’

 

`Delirium' is a twelve song sonic attack. That’s different from before when there was always a ballad-like song on an album.

,,I agree, we really felt we could push the envelope a bit. Why a gothic ballad? We have proven we can write one but it didn’t fit on this album. We simply followed the flow of the song writing. I am proud of the album. We are around for a while now and for me this is some sort of new chapter.’’

 

Do you think the continuous touring plays a big role in the success Lacuna Coil has?

,,Obviously, the more you play, the more the name stays around. You go door to door and play in front of people. It is the old way but still the best to show people what you stand for. It also keeps opening new markets for us. We will go to Indonesia, the Philippines and China and after that America around the release date. We are receiving offers from places we’ve never been which we’ll try to fit in our schedule. It’s fantastic to see that there are still new markets to explore for Lacuna Coil.’’

 

Is there one specific song of which you say ‘that is typically Lacuna Coil?

,,There’s always one or two on every record that represent our sound. On ‘Comalies’ for example ,,Heaven’s A Lie’’ and ,,Swamped’’. On ‘Karmacode’ ,,Our Truth’’ and, in a way, ,,Enjoy The Silence’’. On ‘Dark Adrenaline’ I’d say ,,Trip To Darkness’’. To me there is such a variety in our music that I don’t think one song would do justice to the style of the band. The more atmospheric parts, the Cristina oriented ballads as well as the more heavy, powerful material, the mid tempo songs, there is a bit of variety, some more striking than others.’’

 

What would you have become if not a musician?

,,I would be working with my passion. We design and make our own stage clothes, done the artwork. Everything connected to the music, the photos and videos is very important. Before Lacuna Coil I was writing for a skateboard magazine because I was a skateboarder. Later I was on the business side of things and working for the magazine. Of course I also had jobs I didn’t like that much but did it for the money like a delivering guy or working in a warehouse because you need money to survive but overall I am very passionate about what I do.’’

 

Is there a ritual before you go on stage?

,,Everybody does his own thing. Before we go on stage we put our hands together and scream something really loud in Italian together but that’s basically it. It helps to get the right energy for the show and sometimes it is even a sign for how the show is going to be.’’

 

What do you consider Lacuna Coil’s biggest achievement so far?

,,Pretty much everything. When we started in Milan in 96/97 there was no chance we could sign to a label but we did. Everything that happened was beyond every possible goal we had. The success in Europe and North America, the sales, being a respected band, seeing a new generation coming to our shows, still being a relevant band and being able to make a living from it.’’

 

Is there a special item you take with you on tour?

,,When we tour in North America we always take our coffee with us. We have our own espresso machine on the bus and make our own mocha but that’s the only thing.’’

 

Do you have any advice for kids who want to become a musician as well?

,,First of all, nowadays it’s a whole different world than when we started. It has changed so much, with labels, contracts, promotion. I receive a lot of offers to manage bands but it’s hard. I try to help and I am learning how the business has changed. I can’t tell them to do what we did because nowadays it’s all different. Important is to work on a specific identity as a band. That doesn’t mean you have to be super original but you need to find your own approach. You must think about the whole package of music and image and do it your own way because that’s gonna make the difference. Most difficult is having your own character and energy, you can’t fake that.’’

 

How would you like Lacuna Coil to be remembered in the future?

,,As a band with its own identity always following our own path. Sometimes more successful than others but nevertheless. A lot of bands take inspiration of the direction we take and that is cool. It is the recognition of a band that sets certain trends. In our environment at least.’’