I know that most here probably don't feel the same as I do about this band, but does anyone here like Lacuna Coil?

I really like them and have for years. I do prefer their older stuff, but I still like their more recent output.

I've seen them live twice, and they always do well on stage.

Anyone a fan?

I really like their older material but with the release of Comalies, I think they morphed into a slightly heavier version of Evanescence.

I liked COMALIES and KARMACODE a lot. Haven't heard much from them other than those two.

I'm not really a big fan but I have recommended them to Evanescence fans as a better alternative.

The chick from Lacuna Coil is way hotter (and sings better) than the chick in Evanescence.

I've always found it kinda odd that I like L.C. so much, actually, cuz they are SO not what I usually listen to. But I had a compilation CD a while back with that damned song "Heaven's A Lie" on there and it was so freakin' CATCHY that I ended up buying the whole "Comalies" CD.

I was afraid to even tell my brother (the black/death/grind guy of the family) about that purchase because I figured he'd rag on me, but when I mentioned it to him he laughed and said "Damn! I bought that CD a couple of weeks ago too! What is it about that band that crosses so many party lines?"

I like both Lacuna Coil and Evanescence, both bands have great music and hot chicks who can actually sing. Not ground breaking both are great bands but I do slightly like Lacuna Coil a little bit more than Evanescence.

Of course all of us mentioning Lacuna Coil in the same breathe helps reinforce toho previous statement regarding Lacuna Coil morphing into a heavier version of Amy Lee's project.

Yeah, I guess you could compare the recent albums of Lacuna Coil to Evanescence, but it's a stretch.

Evanescence is WAY more alternative rock in their approach.

Lacuna Coil started out as a die-hard goth metal band, and to a great degree - they still are. I'd compare them more to Within Temptation than Evanescence. Just me I suppose.

Anyway ... I like Evanescence a little bit, but IMHO - Lacuna Coil OWNS them!!!



Anyway ... what does everyone think of the new Lacuna Coil album, "Shallow Life"?

I wasn't too wild about it at first - because it is a further journey into 'alternative' territory (like Evanescence), but after a while ... this thing really has grown on me. I cranked it today after giving it a few month's break, and it really grabbed me for some reason. I was rockin' to it!

i like them (Evanescence too), & agree with Toho about them doing a heavier version of Amy Lee's band these days. it's all good though.

i only wish that if the guy was not going to growl/scream any more that he'd just shut the hell up. he has the worst singing voice. it's truly is horrid. Scabbia has to carry him. which she does very well i might add.

Shallow Life is a good album, although that "I Like It" song is the dumbest thing they've ever recorded... lyrically & musically. i always skip it.

Yeah, I know what you mean and agree. He is the weakest link.

When he growled like on "Unleashed Memories", it did make for a all round much better album. Heck, that's actually my favorite Lacuna Coil album to this day.

The biggest problem is the guy doing the singing (Andrea) actually started the band with Cristina. Way back when. He's a founding member. The band is actually his and Cristina's. So ... I doubt he'll stop singing anytime soon.

By the way, did you know that he and Cristina used to be a couple? They broke up and decided to remain friends (as to not ruin Lacuna Coil). But when the band first started and a few years in - they were almost married at one point. LOL.

Kinda weird huh?

I also wish they would get a different singer. They would be much better for it!

I still really like them though, but they aren't nowhere near as great as say Within Temptation is ... and I think you're right - it's the male vocals that are holding them back.

As far as good clean male voices in gothic/symphonic metal as apposed to the beauty and the beast vocals, there is Visions Of Atlantis. The male vocalist really stepped up his game on Trinity and is miles ahead of what it was in previous albums (probably got some vocal coaching). Maybe the Lacuna Coil guy just needs some good vocal lessons. Soem of the best singers in metal (i.e. Bruce Dickinson, Jorn Lande, Russel Allen, James LaBrie, Rob Rock, etc.) suggest taking lessons.

I've heard many good things about Visions of Atlantis. They seem to be right up my alley. I will add their stuff to my list of stuff to get.

I could never get into bands like this because i just don't care for the female vocals much and they always seemed to be gimmicky.
Their record sales always seemed to depend on how many guys were drooling over the singer. It's like (Tiger Beat) for metal guys.

"Music is meant to be heard" thats the bottom line. In this world we live in now it seems its all about how someone looks to sell more records.

As far as Lacuna Coil goes Im not a big fan, I dont dislike them I just find there songwriting average.