Italian metal luminaries LACUNA COIL, fresh from the resounding success of their ‘Sleepless Empire UK/EU’ tour, have unveiled plans for the next chapter of their live journey: the ‘Sleepless Empire US’ tour, commencing in March 2026. Renowned for their distinctive dark ambience and emotionally charged performances, the band will bring the intensity of their critically acclaimed new album, Sleepless Empire, to venues across North America.
The US tour will feature special guests Escape The Fate, alongside support from VOWWS (24th March – 13th April) and AXTY (15th April – 29th April). Kicking off in New York on 24th March, the tour will conclude in Albany on 1st May. Tickets will be available for general sale from 10am local time on Friday, 19th December, promising fans a chance to witness one of metal’s most compelling live acts in action.
Coinciding with the tour announcement, LACUNA COIL have released a striking official video for their latest single, Hosting The Shadow. The footage captures the band in full command during their performance at the Aftershock Festival in October 2025. The video also features Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe, who contributes his signature vocal presence to the track, adding a visceral layer of intensity to the song’s already powerful narrative.
Reflecting on the experience, vocalist Cristina Scabbia shared:
“Filming the video for Hosting The Shadow at Aftershock, performing alongside my family in Lacuna Coil and Randy Blythe, was truly cathartic. Randy is not only an incredible, consummate musician, he is a dear friend who brought so much to our song. The video captures the sheer emotion and joy we shared, both offstage and onstage. I performed with a fever, but the positive energy from the crowd and my bandmates propelled me to give my all. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we enjoyed making it!”
Hosting The Shadow stands out as one of the most electrifying moments on Sleepless Empire, and the accompanying video vividly conveys the raw energy, commanding presence, and relentless passion that have become synonymous with LACUNA COIL’s live performances. Fans can expect an unforgettable journey of sound and emotion when the band embarks on their US tour next spring.