LACUNA COIL have been at work recording their upcoming album with producer Jay Baumgardner, who has previously worked with diverse artists such as P.O.D, SEVENDUST, EVANESCENCE AND PAPA ROACH, just to mention a few.

Singer Cristina Scabbia now checks in with a quick update: "The new album is officially completely recorded!!!!! I am so anxious to hear it mixed and mastered. Aaaaaaaargh!!!!!!"

After the first days of recording the band were already happy with the magic happening in the studio:

Cristina Scabbia: “I am so excited to work on new stuff… I am sure a lot of people will be mesmerized by the cinematic vibe of the new album that’s underway. I'm very happy to have the chance to work with Jay. Not only is he a pro in what he does, but I am just loving the fact we are going to experiment with new sounds and are getting a different point of view about our art. We're swamped with the music already... Lacuna Coil is back baby!!!”

Andrea Ferro (vocals): “We met Jay a few years ago in L.A. and had a really positive feeling about him, as he has produced and mixed some of my favourite records and some very relevant rock/metal albums. We have decided to work with him, because he has the ability to work together with the band towards a common vision without driving the band away from their sound. In the studio there is the right energy that allows common people to achieve uncommon results!”

Cristiano “Pizza” Migliore (guitars): Yeah, and we’re very excited about finally recording new songs - and I can assure you that the new stuff kicks ass!”

PARADISE LOST have confirmed that their 25th anniversary Tragic Illusion tour in November has been extended to now include a number of European dates. As with the UK shows, the band will be supported by both Lacuna Coil and KATATONIA (who will be playing the entire Viva Emptiness album at the shows).

Tragic Illusion 25th Anniversary UK Tour (with Lacuna Coil)

October

30 - Wolverhampton, England - Wulfrun Hall
31 - Glasgow, Scotland - ABC

November

1 - Manchester, England - Ritz
3 - London, England - Roundhouse

Tragic Illusion 25th Anniversary EU Tour (with Lacuna Coil, Katatonia)

November

4 - Cologne, Germany - Essigfabrik
6 - Herford, Germany - Club X
7 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal
8 - Dordrecht, Netherlands - Bibelot
10 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli Oudegracht
11 - Nuremberg, Germany - Hirsch
12 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
13 - Solothurn, Switzerland - Kofmehl