Lacuna Coil singer Cristina Scabbia recently opened up about her vocal health challenges in an interview shared on Chaoszine. The discussion centered on her experiences with voice loss and the physical demands of touring.
When asked about whether she had ever completely lost her voice, Scabbia reflected on a particularly difficult period in her career.
“No, I don’t think I’ve ever completely lost my voice at least not on tour, not when I was doing shows,” she explained. “I had a period in which I lost completely my voice, but it was when I was back home and I didn’t know what the problem was.”
The incident lasted significantly longer than expected. “I lost it for almost a month and I didn’t know when it was coming back, if it was ever coming back,” Scabbia continued. “And then all of a sudden it came back. I remember it was at a photo shoot in the UK. Our responsible from the label just brought me like a random medicine that was like very common in the UK and I healed after like a month of tests to figure out what it was.”
More recently, Scabbia faced another vocal challenge following her extensive touring schedule. “I had a problem on my vocal cords cuz I have an edema and I missed some of the notes right after the North American and South American tour,” she said. “It wasn’t like a huge problem but the problem was that I didn’t have enough time to rest. I tried to rest as much as I could and now the voice is back but still I can’t wait for proper rest to have it back 100%.”
Scabbia’s recent struggles highlight the significant challenges that professional singers face while maintaining their craft on the road. The physical and mental exhaustion of touring can take a serious toll on vocal performance. Proper care and recovery are essential for any touring musician.
Cristina Scabbia possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range, as noted by Singing Carrots. This allows her to sing both low and high notes with a darker tonal quality. This versatility is a defining characteristic of her performance style with Lacuna Coil, but it also demands considerable technical skill and physical conditioning to maintain consistently.
The demanding nature of Scabbia’s vocal technique is particularly challenging during extended tours. Her signature style involves seamless switching between clean singing and harsh vocal techniques, including growling and belting. These techniques require professional vocal care and conditioning to prevent voice damage. Vocal performance experts have noted that touring requires careful vocal maintenance, rest, hydration, and technique practice. These measures prevent conditions like edema—the swelling of the vocal folds that impairs voice quality and performance capability.
Scabbia’s openness about her vocal struggles reflects a broader reality for touring musicians. Fatigue, illness, and the physical demands of performing night after night can lead to vocal strain or difficulties that extend beyond the stage. Her experience demonstrates why vocal health management is critical for sustaining a long career in the music industry, particularly for artists who employ diverse and demanding vocal techniques.
The singer’s commitment to recovery and proper rest underscores the importance of prioritizing vocal health even when tour schedules are demanding. As she continues her career with Lacuna Coil, Scabbia’s transparency about these challenges serves as a reminder of the dedication required to maintain vocal excellence in professional music performance.
