The MetalSucks Podcast #574 - Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)
Feb 10, 2025
Joining the conversation is Cristina Scabbia, the dynamic vocalist of Lacuna Coil, as she lays bare the emotional journey behind their new album, Sleepless Empire. She reflects on the creative challenges faced after Black Anima and the significance of celebrating the band's legacy while forging ahead. Cristina also shares her thoughts on artist collaborations, the creative processes dampened by the pandemic, and the complexities of crafting setlists after ten albums. Plus, insights into the band's exciting North American tour await!
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Intentional Valentine’s Day Release
- The band intentionally released Sleepless Empire on Valentine's Day to give the record symbolic significance.
- Cristina notes they picked the date on purpose and wanted a reason behind it.
Pandemic Forced Creative Reset
- Cristina Scabbia says the band needed in-person collaboration and suffered creative block during lockdown, then revived writing after reworking Comalize XX.
- The band used the pandemic pause to focus on mental health and then returned to songwriting with renewed energy.
Evolving Without Chasing Trends
- Cristina says Lacuna Coil stays curious and evolves organically rather than chasing trends to remain consistent across decades.
- She enjoys celebrating anniversaries selectively when they feel meaningful and feasible financially.