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| LACUNA COIL INTERVIEW |
BY: JOSHUA KOLOSKI
There is no doubt that one of the most anticipated new releases of 2009 is “Shallow Life”, the eagerly awaited new
studio album from Italian sensation LACUNA COIL. Recorded with acclaimed producer Don Gilmore (Avril Lavigne, Linkin
Park, Pearl Jam) at the famed NRG Studios in Los Angeles, the first full-length studio album since the 2006 release ”
Karmacode” is undeniably a huge step forward in the band’s musical evolution, and promises to be well worth the wait.
Cristina Scabbia (vocals) states: “’Shallow Life’ is a natural metamorphosis from within the band; we explored
different musical territories while maintaining our own style. A mix of old and new, fast and slow and light and dark. The
album production is incredibly powerful and has a beautiful purity to it. Hopefully listeners will feel the same sort of
connection that we have to these songs. ‘Shallow Life’ has forced us to challenge ourselves. It represents the way we
see ourselves in the days we live in through truth, love and lies.”
The American breakthrough for LACUNA COIL -- whose moniker translates to "empty spiral" in English, betraying
the rich versatility of their music -- began with 2001's “Unleashed Memories” album. However, it was the runaway success
of 2002's “Comalies” that became the foundation on which the band’s success was built. In early 2004, LACUNA COIL’s
international successes were validated with an invitation to participate in that year’s Ozzfest, supporting such metal
stalwarts as Judas Priest, Slayer and Ozzy himself. LACUNA COIL offered something unique to the package that
ultimately struck a chord with fans, resulting in them being hailed as the year’s breakthrough artist.
LACUNA COIL’s fourth full-length album “Karmacode” had a phenomenal first week in both Europe and the US,
securing the #28 spot on the Billboard Top 200 charts in US, position #2 in UK’s rock album charts, Top 50 in the UK
National Album Charts, as well as chart entries in Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Greece, Finland, The
Netherlands and even the United Arab Emirates. More than 40 magazines and newspapers worldwide, including Metal
Hammer (UK, D, H, PL, GR, I), Rock Sound (UK & Italy), Terrorizer (UK), Revolver, Rolling Stone, Rock One, Sue,
Aardschok, Rock Hard (D, GR, I) & Scream (N) featured the band as the main act on their respective covers.
After the enormous success of 2006’s Ozzfest tour in the States as well as triumphantly performing at various
prestigious European summer festivals including a main stage slot at Download Festival, Graspop (NL), Rock Im Park &
Rock Am Ring (both in Germany) as well as Heineken and MTV Day Festivals (both in Italy), they returned to Europe for
a run of headline shows. Immediately afterwards they joined Danzig and The Haunted as part of the “Blackest Of The
Black” US tour. Then later, a direct support slot tour opening for In Flames would close out the year. 2007 saw them
headlining the “Hottest Chicks In Metal” tour with Within Temptation, The Gathering, Stolen Babies and In This Moment.
Further US tours with Stone Sour and Shadows Fall would follow shortly afterwards. Towards the end of 2007, the band
played selected and prestigious festivals like Bloodstock (UK), Pukkelpop and Lowlands (Benelux) and Wacken Open Air
(D) before going to Japan and then on to Australia as part of the Gigantour with artists such as Megadeth, Static X and
Devildriver. Still, the band did not take any breaks: they finalized their first ever DVD “Visual Karma (Body, Mind and
Soul)” in 2008 before touring Europe with Bullet For My Valentine and recording “Shallow Life”.
With five full-length albums, two EPs, various singles as well as a DVD now to their credit, LACUNA COIL have
ensured that each offering further enunciates the subtle, solemn beauty they create. “Shallow Life” takes that a step
further, seeing them further mature as musicians and songwriters to deliver what may-well-be a career-defining album.
studio album from Italian sensation LACUNA COIL. Recorded with acclaimed producer Don Gilmore (Avril Lavigne, Linkin
Park, Pearl Jam) at the famed NRG Studios in Los Angeles, the first full-length studio album since the 2006 release ”
Karmacode” is undeniably a huge step forward in the band’s musical evolution, and promises to be well worth the wait.
Cristina Scabbia (vocals) states: “’Shallow Life’ is a natural metamorphosis from within the band; we explored
different musical territories while maintaining our own style. A mix of old and new, fast and slow and light and dark. The
album production is incredibly powerful and has a beautiful purity to it. Hopefully listeners will feel the same sort of
connection that we have to these songs. ‘Shallow Life’ has forced us to challenge ourselves. It represents the way we
see ourselves in the days we live in through truth, love and lies.”
The American breakthrough for LACUNA COIL -- whose moniker translates to "empty spiral" in English, betraying
the rich versatility of their music -- began with 2001's “Unleashed Memories” album. However, it was the runaway success
of 2002's “Comalies” that became the foundation on which the band’s success was built. In early 2004, LACUNA COIL’s
international successes were validated with an invitation to participate in that year’s Ozzfest, supporting such metal
stalwarts as Judas Priest, Slayer and Ozzy himself. LACUNA COIL offered something unique to the package that
ultimately struck a chord with fans, resulting in them being hailed as the year’s breakthrough artist.
LACUNA COIL’s fourth full-length album “Karmacode” had a phenomenal first week in both Europe and the US,
securing the #28 spot on the Billboard Top 200 charts in US, position #2 in UK’s rock album charts, Top 50 in the UK
National Album Charts, as well as chart entries in Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Greece, Finland, The
Netherlands and even the United Arab Emirates. More than 40 magazines and newspapers worldwide, including Metal
Hammer (UK, D, H, PL, GR, I), Rock Sound (UK & Italy), Terrorizer (UK), Revolver, Rolling Stone, Rock One, Sue,
Aardschok, Rock Hard (D, GR, I) & Scream (N) featured the band as the main act on their respective covers.
After the enormous success of 2006’s Ozzfest tour in the States as well as triumphantly performing at various
prestigious European summer festivals including a main stage slot at Download Festival, Graspop (NL), Rock Im Park &
Rock Am Ring (both in Germany) as well as Heineken and MTV Day Festivals (both in Italy), they returned to Europe for
a run of headline shows. Immediately afterwards they joined Danzig and The Haunted as part of the “Blackest Of The
Black” US tour. Then later, a direct support slot tour opening for In Flames would close out the year. 2007 saw them
headlining the “Hottest Chicks In Metal” tour with Within Temptation, The Gathering, Stolen Babies and In This Moment.
Further US tours with Stone Sour and Shadows Fall would follow shortly afterwards. Towards the end of 2007, the band
played selected and prestigious festivals like Bloodstock (UK), Pukkelpop and Lowlands (Benelux) and Wacken Open Air
(D) before going to Japan and then on to Australia as part of the Gigantour with artists such as Megadeth, Static X and
Devildriver. Still, the band did not take any breaks: they finalized their first ever DVD “Visual Karma (Body, Mind and
Soul)” in 2008 before touring Europe with Bullet For My Valentine and recording “Shallow Life”.
With five full-length albums, two EPs, various singles as well as a DVD now to their credit, LACUNA COIL have
ensured that each offering further enunciates the subtle, solemn beauty they create. “Shallow Life” takes that a step
further, seeing them further mature as musicians and songwriters to deliver what may-well-be a career-defining album.
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