In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Journal, Lacuna Coil singer Cristina Scabbia named five bands she would set up a festival with. While naming Iron Maiden, she admitted being jealous of frontman Bruce Dickinson.
“We would be the opener,” she started. “Well, I will put Rammstein because of the show, because they always offer a fantastic show and I love their music. I would put Sleep Token because I love their music and how mystique and I love their music.”
The singer then explained why she feels jealous of Dickinson. “I would include maybe something more classic like Iron Maiden because I’m always jealous of Bruce Dickinson’s energy and I don’t know where he finds it. Not even when I was 20, I was as energetic as he is, and he sings beautifully.”
Scabbia then named two other names, and one solo name. “So we’re at three bands then. I would put something completely different I would put Porcupine Tree including some Steven Wilson solo projects, because I love him. I love his voice, I love his compositions. I don’t know, Korn, another band that I love,” she added.
In 2021, Iron Maiden worked with Scabbia for their mobile game ‘Legacy Of The Beast.’ They introduced a new character called ‘The Shadow Sorceress,’ inspired by Scabbia’s look.
Lacuna Coil is busy with new projects, including their upcoming album ‘Sleepless Empire,’ scheduled to be released on February 14, 2025. To support the album, they will also tour Europe and the UK.
