On February 14th, LACUNA COIL announced the departure of Cris 'Pizza' Migliore and Cristiano 'CriZ' Mozzati. Vocalist Cristina Scabbia has issued the following statement:

"I know it feels weird the fact that we chose Valentine's Day (February 14th) to release the news that Chris 'Pizza' Migliore and Cristiano 'Criz' Mozzati decided to leave the Lacuna Coil family. But it all makes sense when at the base of this choice there is still a huge amount of love. Love for us six as a strong group of good friends, love for what we have been able to achieve in so many years together. Love for Lacuna Coil.

I believe this being the most friendly split (I cannot even call it so, cause it sounds bad) happened to a band. Not a fight, no ego problems, no anger: a decision taken in the most serene way from Criz and Pizza and fully accepted from the rest of Lacuna Coil.

We know we left some of you heartbroken with the news and surely Andi, Maki, Maus and I are gonna MISS THE HELL out of our brothers (even though we will still see each other off stage :)))!!), but don't take this all as a sad news because Criz and Pizza are serene in their decisions and the rest of us are absolutely, completely, totally determined to bring you guys the most sincere and great album we did so far, Broken Crown Halo, and keep the Lacuna Coil legacy going.

"Are you ready? We definitely are and have NO intention to stop. Are you with us? Nothing Stands In Our Way.

Just to be clear...

We are NOT searching for replacements for CriZ and Pizza. We are NOT going to do auditions. The tour in the States is still ON and we are ready to kick ass."

Check out statements from Migliore and Mozzati here.

Lacuna Coil will release their new album, Broken Crown Halo, on March 31st in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and on April 1st in North America via Century Media Records. The album's lead track, 'Nothing Stands In Our Way', is now streaming below.

Broken Crown Halo tracklisting:

'Nothing Stands In Our Way'

'Zombies'

'Hostage To The Light'

'Victims'

'Die & Rise'

'I Forgive (But I Won't Forget Your Name)'

'Cybersleep'

'Infection'

'I Burn In You'

'In The End I Feel Alive'

'One Cold Day'

'Nothing Stands In Our Way':

Lacuna Coil will return to the road to introduce North America to Broken Crown Halo as part of the Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock Tour, which also features SICK PUPPIES, EYES SET TO KILL and CILVER. Confirmed shows are as listed:

Tour dates:

February

20 - Wilmington, NC - Ziggy's By The Sea
21 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
22 - Lexington, KY - Buster's
23 - Springfield, VA - Empire
24 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
26 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
27 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
28 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa

March

1 - Joliet, IL - Mojoe's
2 - South Bend, IN - Club Fever
5 - Broussard, LA - The Station Live
6 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
7 - Austin, TX - Infest
8 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey
10 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
12 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
14 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
15 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
19 - Los Angeles, CA - House Of Blues
20 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues