Italian metal vets Lacuna Coil have returned with a follow-up single, building on the momentum of from their spring 2024 release, "In the Mean Time" with a special guest assist from Ash Costello of New Year's Day.
Again recruiting some added starpower for their next single, Lacuna Coil tapped Randy Blythe of the almighty Lamb of God for their latest collaborative effort, "Hosting the Shadow". Hulking guitars and stellar vocal showings from the trifecta of Cristina Scabbia, Andrea Ferro and brutal bellow of Blythe make for a memorable showing ushering in the next phase of Lacuna Coil.
The band offered some context to the themes of the track and spoke on the honor of working with a longtime friend in Blythe. "'Hosting The Shadow' is a trip through light and dark, where silence reveals its hidden secrets. Obscure moments can become occasions to evolve, to learn to master one's own shadow – which is crucial in order to prevail.
Randy Blythe did an incredible job on this track, we absolutely adore his voice and his evil laugh! Our admiration for him is infinite and to have him as a guest on this song is a dream come true. Partnering with a friend you respect immensely, that also kicks ass on stages around the world: it doesn't get any better than this. We're looking forward to the day we can perform 'Hosting The Shadow' live together!"
Offering his own take on the tandem effort, Blythe echoed that sentiment of appreciation and emphasized how this was long in the making. "I was super excited when Lacuna Coil asked me to sing on a song with them - not only am I a big fan of their music, they are truly beautiful souls who have been like family to me for 20 years now. We've played shows together all over the world, and I've always wanted to jump onstage and sing with them - I can't wait until it actually happens with 'Hosting the Shadow'!"
The single lands ahead of Lacuna Coil's upcoming European and Ireland dates alter this year with Finnish sensation Blind Channel. A complete list of current dates and cities can be found below. Tickets are available - HERE
