lacuna coil

Metal is no longer a man’s world. All across the genre’s many subcategories, from folk to black metal, powerful female figures are putting their stamp on a genre that’s finally coming to terms with the inclusivity of the present day. Where symphonic icons Nightwish and Within Temptation blazed the trail for female leaders to step […]

With bands such as Lacuna Coil and Nightwish fronting the charge for the ladies in a scene largely dominated by men, there’s no need for the term “female-fronted metal” in 2020. The women powering the metal realm without a microphone in their hands deserve credit for shattering the glass ceiling. In the spirit of celebrating […]

From sea to shining sea, the U.S. is teeming with talented bands and musicians. Every state and region of the country has its own scene, with its own unique flavor, filled with undiscovered and unsigned artists worthy of a listen. In a time when most of us are stuck inside, take a virtual road trip […]

New Jersey metal band Toothgrinder are probably best known for their unique sound: a hybrid of soft, moody melodies and thrash-inciting tracks. However, they also possess an ability to transform. They’ve managed to stay together since their inception in 2010. Even when the collective members attended and transferred to 10 different colleges.  So it’s no […]

New York rock act Cilver is teaming up with AltPress to premiere “Headstone” off their upcoming LP. Not The End Of The World is due out April 29. It's their first release since signing with the indie label Entertainment One Music last year. You can pre-order it here. Vocalist Uliana shares the meaning behind the […]

Lacuna Coil’s Facebook page has been hacked and all members are locked out of the account, allowing the hacker(s) to post anything and everything.  Frontwoman Cristina Scabbia has shared a statement on the issue, which can be read below. Read more: Death Cab For Cutie apologize for being hacked with porn links “Hello guys,  some son […]

Lacuna Coil have announced that they will be returning to the US and Canada this fall for a North American headlining tour in support of their most recent full-length album, Broken Crown Halo. Opening acts include Devil You Know (ex-Killswitch Engage), who will be on the full tour, as well as Starset, Incura and Unlocking The Truth on select […]

Lacuna Coil Broken Crown Halo In a decade or so, it's possible we'll look back on this seventh album from Italy's Lacuna Coil and realize the band were really at the height of their powers. Sure, the disc isn't holding much in the way of surprises: you get the electronic flourishes, the male/female trade-off vocals and […]