Italian metal titans LACUNA COIL, fresh from the resounding success of their ‘Sleepless Empire UK/EU’ tour, have now unveiled the next chapter of their live journey: the ‘Sleepless Empire US’ tour, scheduled to commence in March 2026. Renowned worldwide for their dark, atmospheric soundscapes and emotionally charged performances, the band will bring the intensity and passion of their critically acclaimed latest album, Sleepless Empire, to venues across North America.
The tour will feature Escape The Fate as special guests, with supporting acts VOWWS appearing from 24 March to 13 April, and AXTY joining from 15 April to 29 April. The opening night is set for 24 March in New York City, while the grand finale will take place in Albany on 1 May. Tickets will be available for general sale from 10:00 AM local time on Friday, 19 December—offering metal fans a rare chance to witness the band’s extraordinary live prowess firsthand.
Alongside the tour announcement, LACUNA COIL have released a striking official video for their latest single, Hosting The Shadow. The video captures the full-force energy of their performance at the Aftershock Festival in October 2025. Notably, the track features Randy Blythe, frontman of Lamb Of God, whose distinctive vocals lend the song an extra layer of power and intensity.
Vocalist Cristina Scabbia reflected on the experience:
“Filming the ‘Hosting The Shadow’ video at Aftershock with my LACUNA COIL family and Randy Blythe was incredibly moving. Randy is not only an extraordinary musician but also a close friend, bringing new dimensions to our music. The video perfectly captures both the on-stage and off-stage joy and emotion. I was performing while slightly unwell, but the fans’ energy and my bandmates’ support kept me going. I hope everyone enjoys the video as much as we enjoyed making it!”
Hosting The Shadow has been hailed as one of the most vibrant moments of the Sleepless Empire album, vividly showcasing the band’s raw live energy, commanding presence, and relentless emotional intensity. When LACUNA COIL hit the US stage next spring, fans can expect an unforgettable journey of sound, spectacle, and emotion that promises to leave a lasting impression.