SOCK PUPPET PARODY wishes LACUNA COIL a happy 20th birthday to their legendary album Comalies.
For the funsies, they have recreated the entire outfit as sock puppets and reworked the lyrics of the 2002 track, “Heaven’s a Lie,” to fit a theme of despondent undergarments lamenting the loss of socks after a dry cycle.
The video is decked out with cathedral walls supporting a stained glass depiction of an unmerciful dryer overlord looking onto the crusade of priest gown clad puppets. It’s clear these socks do not agree with modern laundering technology.
The Sock Puppet Parody crew are not the only ones celebrating. Earlier this month, Lacuna Coil has released a new album, “Comalies XX,” which is the entire “Comalies” album rerecorded with the current day lineup.
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Italian metal legends LACUNA COIL present their new single “Swamped XX”. This song follows the previously launched track “Tight Rope XX”, which is also taken off the upcoming re-issue version “Comalies XX”, to be released on October 14th, 2022.
“Comalies XX” is an entire deconstructed and remade re-recording of Lacuna Coil’s third full-length album “Comalies” from 2002.
True to the maxim ‘Never change a winning team’ the band decided to release the opener of the album – like its original predecessor “Swamped” back in 2002 – as a single again. Same energy and drama as 20 years ago but dressed for 2022 and ready to convince fans from day one and newly won listeners alike.
Italian metal legends LACUNA COIL announce the release of “Comalies XX”. This is not just a re-recording, but an entire deconstructed and remade version of their third full-length record, “ Comalies”, which was originally published in 2002.
Now, 20 years later, this undeniably anthemic Millennial classic in a new guise – produced by Marco Coti Zelati & mixed by Marco Barusso – will be released on October 14th, 2022, available as Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook, 2CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Gatefold 2LP+2CD & LP-Booklet and digital album, featuring the original and new version of the 13 tracks.
To serve a first impression of the new “Comalies XX”, LACUNA COIL present the first single and video for “Tight Rope XX”, directed by Trilathera.
The band about the album and single “Tight Rope XX”: “Welcome to ‘Comalies XX’, a brand-new record. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Comalies’, we felt this special album deserved more than a remastering. We didn’t just give it a new dress, we built a new skeleton and gave it new skin and a new life. ‘Comalies XX’ is alive and walks alone, this is not a remake or a reboot, it’s ‘Comalies’ on steroids! ‘Tight Rope XX’ and its video are just a taste of what’s coming, and we couldn’t be more proud!”
To check out the new video just follow this link HERE.
Italian metal giants LACUNA COIL release their new live track and video for “Veneficium” today via Century Media Records. The track is off the band’s forthcoming live album, Live From The Apocalypse, which is set for release on June 25th.
Watch the live video of “Veneficium”, HERE:
“Veneficium is the painful and fierce scream that rises from the darkness. Another day has born and has new hope in it, the poison inside has been defeated and a new refreshed and healed life can start again,” states Lacuna Coil frontwoman Cristina Scabbia about “Veneficium”.
Live From The Apocalypse is the fruit of an unprecedented time. Unlike previous live efforts the Italians, under the yoke of the pandemic, cleverly devised a way for their devoted fan base to hear and see them on stage by organizing a special live stream event performing their latest album, Black Anima , in its entirety this past September 2020. By all accounts, this was no ordinary gig. Even though LACUNA COIL were in their hometown of Milan—at the famed Alcatraz Club—there were no fans to greet them. No roar of anticipation; No claps of adulation; No interaction with the people who had become deeply involved in and had a profound love for LACUNA COIL’s music and live shows over two-plus decades. The live stream energy was different. It had to be. With hearts on their sleeves, cameras rolling, and the world tuning in online, LACUNA COIL brought “Black Anima: Live from the Apocalypse” to life.
The very special show will be available in various formats and can be pre – ordered HERE.
Live From The Apocalypse Tracklisting:
Anima Nera
Sword Of Anger
Save Me
Now Or Never
Reckless
Through The Flames
Apocalypse
Black Feathers
Under The Surface
The End Is All I Can See
Veneficium
Black Dried Up Heart
Bad Things
Layers Of Time
Black Anima
Save Me (Apocalypse Version)
LACUNA COIL have also recently announced the release of their very own tabletop (or better yet, concert floor!) party game, HORNS UP!. The game itself takes place at a LACUNA COIL show, where each player must fight his or her way to be the first to reach the stage. There will obviously be many “friendship-threatening” actions challenging the opponents. LACUNA COIL band members will be an active presence in the game: they are depicted on the Stage Cards, and each of these will have consequences on the whole audience! The pre-order campaign is live worldwide and as the number of requested copies rises, the project will become more developed, with new events and new expansions. Shipping is available Worldwide until November 2021. Pre-order your copy HERE.
Topping it off, LACUNA COIL have been keeping busy throughout the pandemic with their involvement in DC Comics’ Dark Nights: Death Metal – Band Edition and most recently with their in-game collaboration for Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast. The Dark Nights: Death Metal hit limited series includes a variant cover spotlighting LACUNA COIL, an introduction from the band and exclusive interview. The collaboration includes six other renowned metal music bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Dream Theater, Ghost and more. Additionally, the band’s involvement in Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast resulted in a collaboration that features a dungeon entitled ‘The Search for the Black Anima’ & The Shadow Sorceress, a character influenced by Lacuna Coil’s interest in the creative force that comes from the ‘shadow side’ and is inspired by their 2019 album, Black Anima.
Italian metal giants LACUNA COIL just recently announced the release of a new live album, entitled “Live From The Apocalypse”, to be released on June 25th!
As of now the live version of “Apocalypse”, originally released on the latest studio album “Black Anima”, is available on all digital platforms! You can watch the video to “Apocalypse” taken from the bonus DVD here:
“Looking at the sand gliding down through the hourglass… ‘Apocalypse’ is factual and actual in today’s pandemic, though we couldn’t foresee this when we wrote it: the separation, the solitude, the confusion, the resilience. We keep on fighting for our will to survive.“ – Cristina Scabbia
“Apocalypse is usually a huge concept involving destruction or damage and the way the world ends. In our vision, there’s no big apocalypse just endless little ones. Ignorance, complacency, selfishness alone can bring apocalypse.” – Andrea Ferro
“Live From The Apocalypse” is the fruit of an unprecedented time. Unlike previous live efforts the Italians, under the yoke of the pandemic, cleverly devised a way for their devoted fan base to hear and see them on stage by organizing a special live stream event performing their latest album, “Black Anima” in its entirety, in September 2020. This very special show will now be released on vinyl and CD as well as a digital album. The physical album formats come with a bonus DVD featuring the footage of the original live stream.
“Live From The Apocalypse” will be available in various formats and can be pre – ordered HERE!
Track-list “Live From The Apocalypse”
Anima Nera
Sword Of Anger
Save Me
Now Or Never
Reckless
Through The Flames
Apocalypse
Black Feathers
Under The Surface
The End Is All I Can See
Veneficium
Black Dried Up Heart
Bad Things
Layers Of Time
Black Anima
Save Me (Apocalypse Version)
By all accounts, this was no ordinary gig. Even though LACUNA COIL were in their hometown of Milan—at the famed Alcatraz Club—there were no fans to greet them. No roar of anticipation; No claps of adulation; No interaction with the people who had become deeply involved in and had a profound love for LACUNA COIL’s music and live shows over two-plus decades. The live stream energy was different. It had to be. With hearts on their sleeves, cameras rolling, and the world tuning in online, LACUNA COIL brought “Black Anima: Live from the Apocalypse” to life.
“On one hand, it felt awkward to play for a huge empty room,” tells vocalist Andrea Ferro. “ But, on the other hand, it felt great to finally reconnect with our fans at home and with the people working behind the scenes. A lot of people enjoyed the show—it was definitely a one-off event loaded with a lot of emotions and feelings. Live from the Apocalypse is an opportunity to offer a new release to our fans while the COVID-19 crisis is still a real thing, affecting them and us. The live album represents a unique moment in our career (and life) that will be forever remembered as that one time when we literally ‘rose from the Apocalypse.’”
Also don’t miss to pre-order “HORNS UP!”, LACUNA COIL’s very own tabletop (or better yet, concert floor!) party game in pure rock style. The game itself takes place at a LACUNA COIL show, where each player must fight his or her way to be the first to reach the stage. There will obviously be many “friendship-threatening” actions challenging the opponents. LACUNA COIL band members will be an active presence in the game: they are depicted on the Stage Cards, and each of these will have consequences on the whole audience! You can pre-order your copy HERE.
The pre-order campaign is live worldwide and as the number of requested copies rises, the project will become more developed, with new events and new expansions. Shipping Worldwide from November 2021.
Italian metal giants LACUNA COIL just announced the release of a new live album, entitled “Live From The Apocalypse”, to be released on June 25th via Nuclear Blast.
“Live From The Apocalypse” is the fruit of an unprecedented time. Unlike previous live efforts the Italians, under the yoke of the pandemic, cleverly devised a way for their devoted fan base to hear and see them on stage by organizing a special live stream event performing their latest album, “Black Anima” in its entirety, in September 2020. This very special show will now be released on vinyl and CD as well as a digital album. The physical album formats come with a bonus DVD featuring the footage of the original live stream.
With “Bad Things”, LACUNA COIL releases a very special single, as the original studio version has only been available as an Amazon exclusive track. As of now the live version is available on all digital platforms! You can watch the video to “Bad Things” taken from the bonus DVD here:
Track-list “Live From The Apocalypse”
Anima Nera
Sword Of Anger
Save Me
Now Or Never
Reckless
Through The Flames
Apocalypse
Black Feathers
Under The Surface
The End Is All I Can See
Veneficium
Black Dried Up Heart
Bad Things
Layers Of Time
Black Anima
Save Me (Apocalypse Version)
By all accounts, this was no ordinary gig. Even though LACUNA COIL were in their hometown of Milan—at the famed Alcatraz Club—there were no fans to greet them. No roar of anticipation; No claps of adulation; No interaction with the people who had become deeply involved in and had a profound love for LACUNA COIL’s music and live shows over two-plus decades. The live stream energy was different. It had to be. With hearts on their sleeves, cameras rolling, and the world tuning in online, LACUNA COIL brought “Black Anima: Live from the Apocalypse” to life.
“On one hand, it felt awkward to play for a huge empty room,” tells vocalist Andrea Ferro. “ But, on the other hand, it felt great to finally reconnect with our fans at home and with the people working behind the scenes. A lot of people enjoyed the show—it was definitely a one-off event loaded with a lot of emotions and feelings. Live from the Apocalypse is an opportunity to offer a new release to our fans while the COVID-19 crisis is still a real thing, affecting them and us. The live album represents a unique moment in our career (and life) that will be forever remembered as that one time when we literally ‘rose from the Apocalypse.’”
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