LACUNA COIL Share New Video “Hosting The Shadow” Featuring Randy Blythe, Announce The Sleepless Empire US Tour

Italian metal icons LACUNA COIL unleash the official video for “Hosting The Shadow,” featuring Randy Blythe, taken from their latest album Sleepless Empire, out now via Century Media Records. One of the record’s most imposing tracks, the song blends dark melody, crushing heaviness, and an unmistakable guest performance that pushes the band into even more aggressive territory.

The official video was filmed live at this year’s Aftershock Festival, capturing LACUNA COIL at full power in front of a massive audience. Performance-driven and raw, the footage translates the song’s intensity into a visceral live experience, amplified by towering production, crowd energy, and the commanding presence of the band on stage.

Musically, “Hosting The Shadow” thrives on contrast, weaving haunting atmospheres with punishing riffs and Blythe’s ferocious vocal delivery. The collaboration feels seamless, reinforcing the themes of inner conflict and dominance that run throughout Sleepless Empire, while remaining unmistakably rooted in LACUNA COIL’s identity.

Alongside the video, the band have officially announced The Sleepless Empire Tour, hitting North America with ESCAPE THE FATE, VOWWS, and AXTY. Tickets are available now via artist presale using the code EMPIRE, with general on sale beginning Friday, December 19th at 10AM local time, and VIP upgrades coming soon. Tour dates include stops in New York, Worcester, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, and many more, wrapping up on May 1st in Albany, NY at Empire Live — marking the next chapter of LACUNA COIL’s continued dominance on the global stage.

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Tour dates:

3.24 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater

3.25 Worcester, MA – Palladium

3.27 Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

3.28 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew's Hall

3.29 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall

3.31 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall

4.2 Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex

4.3 Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall

4.4 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

4.5 Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

4.7 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

4.8 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

4.10 Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether

4.11 San Diego, CA – House of Blues

4.12 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Bure

4.13 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

4.15 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

4.16 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater

4.17 Houston, TX – House Of Blues

4.19 New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues

4.21 Orlando, FL – House of Blues

4.22 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

4.24 Charleston, SC – Music Farm

4.25 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

4.26 Charlotte, NC – The Underground

4.28 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry

4.29 Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

5.1 Albany, NY – Empire Live