Italian goth metal legends LACUNA COIL are proud to unleash a new single “Hosting The Shadow” on the world. After their successful collaboration with Ash Costello of New Years Day on their latest single ‘In The Mean Time’, the new track“Hosting The Shadow” comes with none other than Randy Blythe from the mighty American band, Lamb of God.
On the new single collaboration, LACUNACOIL shares:
“Hosting The Shadow” is a trip through light and dark, where silence reveals its hidden secrets. Obscure moments can become occasions to evolve, to learn to master one’s own shadow – which is crucial in order to prevail. Randy Blythe did an incredible job on this track, we absolutely adore his voice and his evil laugh! Our admiration for him is infinite and to have him as a guest on this song is a dream come true. Partnering with a friend you respect immensely, that also kicks ass on stages around the world: it doesn’t get any better than this. We’re looking forward to the day we can perform “Hosting The Shadow”live together!”
The appreciation for the collaboration is more than mutual. RandyBlythe adds:
“I was super excited when Lacuna Coil asked me to sing on a song with them – not only am I a big fan of their music, they are truly beautiful souls who have been like family to me for 20 years now. We’ve played shows together all over the world, and I’ve always wanted to jump onstage and sing with them- I can’t wait until it actually happens with ‘Hosting the Shadow!’“
About LACUNA COIL:
LACUNA COIL, which translates to “empty spiral”, is an Italian gothic metal band formed in Milan in 1994. The band is renowned for their distinctive blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and symphonic elements, characterised by dual vocal harmonies between co-lead vocalists CristinaScabbia and AndreaFerro. The band gained international recognition with their third album, Comalies, released in 2002, which featured hit singles like ‘Heaven’s a Lie’ and ‘Swamped’. This album marked their breakthrough in the United States and helped them secure a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Over the years, LACUNA COIL have released several successful albums, including Karmacode (2006), Shallow Life (2009), Dark Adrenaline (2012), and Black Anima (2019).
Known for their dynamic live performances and strong stage presence, LACUNA COIL have toured extensively, sharing stages with prominent bands in the metal scene and performing at major music festivals around the globe. Today the band consists of Cristina Scabbia (vocals), Andrea Ferro (vocals), Marco Coti Zelati (Bass, Guitar, Synths), and Richard Meiz (Drums).
Band Members:
Cristina Scabbia – Vocals
Andrea Ferro – Vocals
Diego Cavallotti – Guitar
Marco Coti Zelati – Bass
Richard Meiz – Drums
It truly is friendship season for LACUNA COIL: Following their features with AshCostello and RandyBlythe, the band heads out to the UK and Ireland with special guests and friends BlindChannel from Finland.
15.10 – Limelight, Belfast
16.10 – Academy, Dublin
18.10 – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
20.10 – Academy, Manchester
21.10 – SWG3, Glasgow
22.10 – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton
24.10 – Rock City, Nottingham
25.10 – Roundhouse, London
26.10 – O2 Academy, Bristol
Tickets available here: https://lacunacoil.com/.
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