To all of our friends, and fans all over the world. It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce that Lacuna Coil guitarist Marco ‘Maus’ Biazzi has decided to leave the band.We are of course sad to lose such a long time member of our family. However, Maus needs to follow what is in his heart, and we wish him all the best with whatever the future may bring.And we know that whatever it is that Maus will do in the future, it will be filled with heavy riffs, and a lot of good times.Here are some words from Maus:It’s never easy to say goodbye to someone, especially after more than 17 wonderful years lived together. Sharing everything about life, on the road, on and off the stage. Growing up as a band and as a musician which played pretty much everywhere on this planet. Seeing positive results and feedbacks coming finally after so hard work together.I will never forget all these emotions and I will always keep them with me.I felt I couldn’t add more in this project any longer so I decided to leave my second family, Lacuna Coil, to take a different path for a new challenge in my life.I’m now looking for another musical project to start and to get back on the road as soon as possible to kick ass again around the globe because this is what I want and what I love the most.First I wanna thank Lacuna Coil for all these years together...I will be always grateful to this band.. it’s because of this adventure together, collecting this huge amount of experiences, that I became the professional musician which I am right now.Thanks also to our fantastic crew around the world for an amazing and professional job in every kinds of conditions, our management, and our label Century Media. Thanks also to all my endorsements which are always supporting this italian guy from the neighbour no matter how and, in the end, A BIG THANKS to You all, Friends and Fans all over the world, who supported me since the beginning with your infinite dedication and love.This is not a real goodbye from me.. it is just a change. See You guys at NAMM this year with my New Signature Guitar from Schecter "Maus M-7â€â€¦ I’m sure we are going to share more notes and beer very soon.Cheers.Maus
Track list -1. The House Of Shame2. Broken Things3. Delirium4. Blood, Tears, Dust5. Downfall6. Take Me Home7. You Love Me 'Cause I Hate You8. Ghost In The Mist9. My Demons10. Claustrophobia11. Ultima Ratio
So so so so SO excited to have @myleskennedyofficial as a special guest on the song "Downfall" on our upcoming record "Delirium"!!! So much admiration for this man, still humble and down to earth despite his crrrrrrazy talent AND not everyone know (they should!!!) that beside having an insane voice he is an INCREDIBLE guitar player (so let everyone know it:))
How to start with a review of Delirium…? Well, you know that scene in The Shining movie when Jack Nicholson axes through the door and says ‘Here’s Johnny!’? Well, replace Jack with Lacuna Coil, and the door with everything you thought you knew about their music. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a number of reasons for the comparison. There is a madness here, the music hits like an axe, and the band are pushing limits in scary ways. Oh, and you’ll remember it for a long time…The aptly-named album ‘Delirium’ opens with the melodic and seriously heavy ‘House of Shame’ that many will wonder, ‘Wait! is this Lacuna Coil??’ But it is, man it so is. We hear Andrea Ferro, roaring likes he’s possessed, and then Cristina, almost operatic with her angelic vocals. The music is big, bold, and seriously heavy metal. When it’s over I’m breathless and a little stunned.It doesn’t stop though. ‘Broken Things’ kicks in with a powerful opening from Andrea, and it takes a beautiful melodic verse from Cristina, that is reminiscent of the music on their 2002 album ‘Comalies’, to remind me of the band’s legacy on which this song is built. The music is complex and layered; there is the familiarity of some of the bands older style, but with an aggression we have never heard.The title track ‘Delirium’ with its simple repetitive vocals is thoroughly addictive and it’s easy to see why the song was released as a single. Placed here, after the opening heavy tracks on the album, it has heightened context and weight; re-enforcing the bands vision for the album. I defy anyone not to find themselves humming this track after hearing it.‘Blood, Tears, Dust’ maintains the albums signature aggression, mixing electronic tones with a very modern metal sound and complex guitars and drums. It’s twisted and experimental. The overall tone of the song, and the album, of is one of a loss of control and one has to wonder if the band somehow lost control of this beautiful creation as it grew a life of its own during its recording.For many, Lacuna Coil music has been built on strong melody and in ‘Downfall’ the band prove that they are the masters of the art. The song is chillingly beautiful and raises the hairs on my arms every time I hear it. I’ll admit it, the song brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it and I think this song will please many that remember the early Lacuna Coil albums with fondness; it wouldn’t be out of place on Unleashed Memories. This feels like a deeply personal song and the execution is astonishing, including a great solo by Alter Bridge musician Myles Kennedy.Delirium constantly evolves. It’s strong throughout, original, so aggressive, and epic in places.. It’s also weird, mad, and sometimes just a little bit scary (listen to ‘Take me home’ whilst alone in a dark room…)I could go on about each of the songs, but that would be unfair. You have to discover Delirium for yourself. Though I should mention that there’s also a cover song on the bonus version so well re-imagined that you may not recognise it as such. It’s also chillingly awe-inspiring.For a band releasing their eight studio, this is bold, fresh, genre expanding metal, and I’m left with a strong feeling that this is Lacuna Coil challenging themselves and their listeners’ expectations about what this band is all about. In Delirium nothing is safe and I think it’s going to surprise many. This is very heavy metal, and may even be too heavy for those used to gothic tones that we’ve heard in the past. There is melody throughout, but Delirium is NOT about ballads; this is dark, experimental, and twisted music. It’s also utterly compelling.Lyrically, and musically, Lacuna Coil have embraced a new kind of madness verging on genius. Both singers excel, never have the ‘beauty and the beast’ lyrics been more evident – especially with Andrea’s brilliant growling, and with Cristina showing such a range of vocal beauty. Both sing like they are possessed and percussionist Ryan takes the aggressive sound to new level with his perfect drumming. Marco has proven himself again to be a musical genius and his creativity shines throughout the song-writing and guitars.If you’re a Lacuna Coil fan, listen to Delirium – it will surprise you and, if you’re like me, delight with its direction. If you’re a Metal fan, listen to Delirium, I think you’ll find this the axe that has smashed down the door of your expectations with a madness that is unmissable.Excuse whilst I lock myself into a dark room and lose myself again in this.Matt
