Lacuna Coil, the iconic Italian gothic metal band, has officially announced the release of their much-anticipated 10th studio album, “Sleepless Empire“, which will debut on February 14, 2025. This marks their first new studio album in five years, following 2019’s “Black Anima“.
The band has described “Sleepless Empire” as a reflection of the chaos and disconnection caused by the overwhelming presence of the digital world. With themes centered on identity loss and the alienation that arises in a social media-driven society, “Sleepless Empire” represents a darker, introspective chapter for the band. Vocalist Cristina Scabbia remarked on the album’s relevance in the modern age, noting that it captures “a generation trapped in a digital world that never stops“, where people are losing their true selves to constant online engagement.
In addition to these poignant themes, the album promises dynamic musical collaborations, including tracks featuring well-known artists. The track “Hosting the Shadow” includes guest vocals from Randy Blythe, frontman of Lamb of God, while Ash Costello of New Years Day lends her voice to the song “In the Mean Time“. These collaborations further elevate the album’s heavy and emotional atmosphere, blending Lacuna Coil’s signature gothic metal sound with fresh elements.
Fans have already received a taste of what’s to come with singles like “Never Dawn and Oxygen“. The latter, released alongside a dramatic music video, delves into emotional turmoil and the metaphorical drowning in toxic environments. Scabbia explained that the visuals for “Oxygen“, which show her immersed in water, symbolically represent the suffocating nature of such struggles.
Tracklist:
1. The Siege
2. Oxygen
3. Scarecrow
4. Gravity
5. I Wish You Were Dead
6. Hosting the Shadow (feat. Randy Blythe)
7. In Nomine Patris
8. Sleepless Empire
9. Sleep Paralysis
10. In the Mean Time (feat. Ash Costello)
11. Never DawnFans can expect a powerful blend of heavy riffs, emotional depth, and reflective lyrics in this album. According to Lacuna Coil, the songs on “Sleepless Empire” challenge listeners to confront the impact of living in a fast-paced, disconnected world and the ongoing battle to reclaim individuality in such an environment. This promises to be one of the band’s most thought-provoking albums yet, highlighting their ability to evolve with the times while staying true to their gothic roots.
Pre-orders are already available, with special editions like a limited box set, including unique items such as an oracle game, making it a highly collectible release for longtime fans.
