Formed in Milan in 1994, Lacuna Coil developed a dual-vocal sound led by Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro. Over three decades the band moved from gothic-tinged metal toward darker, heavier textures while maintaining melodic hooks and a prominent bass presence by Marco Coti Zelati.

Signed to Century Media (mentioned in reviews). Long-running Italian metal group with international success; collaborations and guest appearances in recent releases include Randy Blythe and Ashley Costello; the band has worked on cross-media projects (CMON/Zombicide, Legacy of the Beast tie-ins) as documented in reviews.

DeBaser's reviews trace Lacuna Coil's three-decade trajectory: from early gothic-tinged records to heavier, darker later works. Reviews praise Cristina Scabbia's voice, Andrea Ferro's increased use of screams/growls and Marco Coti Zelati's prominent bass. Recent coverage welcomes the 2025 album Sleepless Empire and documents lineup changes and notable collaborations.

For:Fans of gothic and alternative metal, readers of album and live reviews, followers of Italian metal.

 “Sleepless Empire” is a very well-made work, a result of the journey of the core of a group that, after thirty years, demonstrates it has not stopped growing.

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 Cristina Scabbia remains the usual great certainty, and she again brings to mind the well-known saying about fine wine.

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 Ultimately, an exceptional album, 13 tracks, over 50 minutes of great personality, which I recommend to all lovers of the genre and beyond.

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