LACUNA COIL
From left to right:
Marco, Andrea, Marco (again, Cristina, Cristiano,
Chronological biography from http://street2000.com
Lacuna Coil is certainly one of the most promising Gothic groups. After two great albums and two excellent EPs, Lacuna Coil is regarded by many as the best Gothic metal group of the moment. It is true that their music is very peaceful, and yet the lyrics are melancholic and the sound is nearly spellbinding. Let's simply hope that they will evolve in the right way for them...
MAY 1996: A two-track demo under the name of Ethereal was recorded and
sent to labels in Europe. A deal was signed with Century Media and the name was changed
into Lacuna Coil because the old one already belonged to another band in Greece.
OCTOBER 1997: The debut self-titled EP was recorded at the Woodhouse Studio in Hagen
(Germany) and produced by Waldemar Sorychta.
DECEMBER 1997: Lacuna Coil's first live experience ever was supporting label-mates
Moonspell for a european tour. Anxiety, stage-fright and intense emotions culminated in a
break-up in the band mid-tour. Emergency aid was offered by Markus from Kreator on drums
and Anders from Tiamat on guitar. Overall, it was great promotion and as first experiences
go... it was worth it!
JANUARY 1998: Cristiano Migliore (Thy Nature) and Cristiano Mozzati (Time Machine) are
recruited to join the band respectively on guitar and drums. Their arrival marks a turn in
the band's vibe, a heavy mood is lifted and the result is a new enthusiasm.
FEBRUARY 1998: The self-titled Ep is released and Lacuna Coil open for Moonspell at the
Coliseum of Lisbon in front of 4000 people, it was a very emotional moment and the first
experience with such a large audience.
APRIL 1998: The band embarks on their second european tour, this time with The Gathering
and Seigmen. There are many sold-out shows and Cristina and Anneke duet during a few of
these. Unfortunately, Cristiano Migliore was injured shortly before departure and could
not make it, Steve Minelli (Node) joins the band for the tour. Alice (Alice in Darkland)
joins on keys.
AUGUST 1998: First festival experience is at the Wacken Open-Air in Germany. A very good
response opening the festival on its main-stage.
OCTOBER 1998: Finally, the almost-complete band comes together (Cristina, Andrea, Marco,
Cristiano and Chris) to record their first full-length. Once again in the Woodhouse Studio
with Sorychta, this time the experience is tough but very rewarding. 'In A Reverie' is
recorded.
JANUARY1999: The missing link arrives in the shape and form of a 22 year-old
"outlaw" by the name of Marco 'Maus' Biazzi (BTH) on second guitar. Now the
line-up is finally complete!
FEBRUARY 1999: The first gig supporting 'In A Reverie's' is the release show at Milan's
rock temple, the Rolling Stone, in front of more than 1500 people.
APRIL 1999: Lacuna Coil embark on a co-headlining european tour with Skyclad. The two
bands share lots of fun, beer, wine and stage-diving.
MAY 1999: 'Non-stop touring' seems to be the new credo. This time it's the "Into the
darkness" tour, featuring My insanity, Lacuna Coil, Grip Inc. and Samael. More than
15 shows which offer good live experiences, great people but also a little chaos. This
festival slips right into Grip Inc's european tour, and the band carries on supporting
Grip Inc. through east European countries, their young lives in the hands of a crazy bus
driver. The tour is an opportunity to play with friend/producer Waldemar Sorychta and idol
Dave Lombardo. The highlight of the tour is the appearance at Poland's Metal Mania
Festival in front of 5000 excited metal fans. The Grip Inc. + Lacuna liner pulls into the
Dynamo Open Air festival site for one of Lacuna Coil's most memorable experiences in their
young history. The band's debut at the prestigious festival is witnessed by almost 20.000
people in the packed tent. The italian flag is hoisted into the air by a group of fans in
the front, some sing along and others wave banners hailing Cristina: it's a dream come
true!
JUNE 1999: Finally home, playing the God's of Metal, the most important hard rock festival
in Italy in front of a swelling crowd of over 25.000 people is Lacuna Coil's most intense
gig yet. Sharing the stage with such names as Metallica and Monster Magnet is a honor, but
what is a real cause for pride is the reaction they receive from their home-town, Milano.
Home, sweet Home!
JULY 1999: Altheimer Open-air provides a nice leisure week-end, the chance to get lost in
the mountains with their own cars and a pause in the neck-breaking tempo of previous three
months...
OCTOBER 1999: Supporting Lacrimosa on the German tour, very huge clubs, sold out almost
every gig, for the first time good food in Germany, very friendly guys from the band and
the crew. Three negative points: a terrible camper on terrible roads, horrible merchandise
and Marco breaks a rib falling down the stairs and therefore the band has to pull out of
the last three gigs.
JANUARY 2000: Lacuna Coil enter the Damage Inc. Studios in Ventimiglia with Waldemar
Sorychta to record a new EP "Halflife", containing 5 new tracks. 'La Dolce Vita'
atmosphere of the ligurian coast is the perfect frame for the band's first approach with
digital techniques, italian lyrics and a cover tune.
DISCOGRAPHY:
1998: Lacuna Coil, EP.
Rating : 
Lyrics
1999: In a Reverie. Rating : Lyrics
2000: HALF-Life, EP. Rating : Lyrics
2001: Unleashed Memories : Lyrics