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 01. Lacuna Coil "The Siege" 02. Lacuna Coil "Oxygen" 03. Lacuna Coil "Scarecrow" 04. Lacuna Coil "Gravity" 05. Lacuna Coil "I Wish You Were Dead" 06. Lacuna Coil feat. Lamb of God "Hosting the Shadow (feat. Randy Blythe)" 07. Lacuna Coil "In Nomine Patris" 08. Lacuna Coil "Sleepless Empire" 09. Lacuna Coil "Sleep Paralysis" 10. Lacuna Coil feat. Ash Costello of New Years Day "In The Mean Time (feat. Ash Costello)" 11. Lacuna Coil "Never Dawn"
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| | Description: | If you know Lacuna Coil then youâ??ll already be aware that every album entry in their storied career is more than just a sound: Each one is a richly textured soundtrack to a specific time and a place. With Sleepless Empire, that place is dark, cinematic, and unmistakably true to the unique characteristics that have given Lacuna Coil such a celebrated entry in the annals of heavy music.
Without the voice, guitars or drums, Sleepless Empire â?? the orchestral part â?? would be a cinematic soundtrack. From the colossal refrains of album opener The Siege to the wickedly catchy I Wish You Were Dead and the irrepressibly classic feel of Sleepless Empireâ??s title track, thereâ??s no mistaking the confidence of Lacuna Coilâ??s latest, and it has its share of surprises, too. They come in the form of two very special guest appearances from none other than New Years Day banshee Ash Costello on their epic In The Mean Time and an ear-splittingly over-the-top contribution from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe on Hosting the Shadow.
And if thereâ??s a special edge to Sleepless Empire itâ??s about more than that vocal cross pollination alone. As Ferro explains, the key to Lacuna Coilâ??s eternally youthful aura is their curiosity and ability to respond creatively to new inspiration without losing sight of the qualities that make them who they are â?? and he counts Sleep Token, Spiritbox, Bad Omens, and Bring Me The Horizon as examples of other bands who are doing the same to keep the scene and their own sounds vibrant. That independent spirit has been key to balancing Lacuna Coilâ??s artistic prerogative against the weight of expectation, and Ferro is emphatic when describing how these strange times have generated no shortage of material to influence Sleepless Empireâ??s weighty lyrics and mood.
Lacuna Coilâ??s sound is dark, it reflects the society weâ??re living in â?? itâ??s a portrait of our times. It stands witness to the change to our society, the Sleepless Empire, where everyone is always on their phone, always scrolling, always doing something â?? morning to night, it just never stops. Itâ??s a philosophy thatâ??s reflected in every aspect of Sleepless Empire.
Sleepless Empire is available as Ltd. CD Digipak, Ltd. Deluxe CD Box with symbolic dice oracle, black LP + LP-booklet as well as Ltd. colored LP + LP-booklet. - BOOKLET"Sleepless Empire" is a CD release by the Italian metal band Lacuna Coil, presented by the renowned label Century Media. On this album, Lacuna Coil explore the darker corners of modern metal with their trademark blend of heavy guitar riffs, atmospheric electronics and the striking contrast between Cristina Scabbia's powerful, melodic vocals and Andrea Ferro's more aggressive delivery. The songs evoke a nocturnal, cinematic mood, circling themes of inner conflict, insomnia, emotional resilience and the search for light in an overwhelming world. Dynamic arrangements move confidently between driving, riff-based passages, brooding mid-tempo grooves and expansive, almost gothic soundscapes that will appeal to fans of contemporary dark and alternative metal.
The production puts emphasis on clarity and impact: the guitars sound full and focused, the rhythm section is tight and punchy, and the layered vocal harmonies add a haunting, memorable quality to the choruses. Lyrically, "Sleepless Empire" feels intimate yet universal, giving listeners space to recognize their own doubts, fears and hopes in the narratives. This CD format is ideal for collectors and fans who value physical releases and want to experience the album as a coherent work, complete with track sequence, artwork and booklet.
Century Media, the manufacturer and label behind this release, is one of the most influential names in international metal and hard rock. Known for its dedication to heavy music since the late 1980s, the company has helped shape the careers of numerous genre-defining bands across gothic metal, death metal, metalcore and beyond. Century Media stands for artist-friendly development, strong international distribution and carefully curated rosters, ensuring that albums like "Sleepless Empire" reach a worldwide audience of dedicated listeners.
Lacuna Coil, formed in Milan in the 1990s, are among the most successful and enduring European metal bands of their generation. Over the years they have built a solid international following through intensive touring and a series of acclaimed albums that helped bring gothic and alternative metal into the mainstream consciousness. Their distinctive dual-vocal approach, memorable songwriting and visually striking live performances have secured them a loyal fan base across Europe, North and South America and beyond. With each new release, Lacuna Coil continue to refine their identity while remaining true to the darkly melodic sound that made them a key name in modern metal. | | | Cover: |
CD size Digipack |
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11 |
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19802818812 |
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