Tea Time Interview: Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil!

[@Ana-mf3tc]

2 adult women talking about metal and video games? I feel represented ❤

[@Purbah01]

D3 LVL??

[@VallentineAndrade]

Me too!!!

[@JacekMielcarek]

I'ts not happen. I'ts just Yours imagination...

[@reasonablefacsimile]

This video blows the Bechdel test out of the water! It's awesome!

[@reasonablefacsimile]

Just as I submitted that comment, Cristina said "It's awesome." Talk about synchronicity!

[@Greenchileaddict]

You have to see Lacuna Coil in concert to fully appreciate her vocals. The performance is high energy and unforgettable. 🤘🖤

[@michaeltigrett1793]

Definitely agree

[@freqonnaleash5288]

Saw them last year in Seattle opening for Apocolyptica, absolutely agree. Hope to see them as a headliner some day, the set was a great taste, but not long enough!

[@pitocipo2080]

Suggest to find the video of the concert they did in London back in 2019, called 119 show. The quality of the video and audio is professional and Cristina’s voice is incredible. You can find some excerpts also on KZbin ‘til they last.

[@Crowbar11115]

Saw Lacuna in 2003 opening for Type O Negative. HOLY SH!T they were incredible! Got to hang with her after their set. She was so nice and so humble. She couldn't believe the crowd was singing along with her. She looked like she was about to cry. She was so blown away. It was such a good concert!

[@Greenchileaddict]

I saw the Delerium tour in 2016. When they performed House of Shame it was jaw dropping. Her voice was even better.

[@stevemuzak8526]

Lacuna Coil is one of the most consistent metal bands. Every album is super melodic and memorable.

[@pamliconero]

Cristina è un monumento e orgoglio nazionale. Cheers from Italy!

[@LostHate]

Cristina Croft! I'd play it.

[@BarekHalfhand]

She's a monument to metal pride 🤟

[@mikek9297]

That opening reminded me of Inglorious Basterds...

[@matheusqc5405]

Bravo 👏

[@Ari11P]

@@matheusqc5405 lei 'e un monumento per Italia, sono d'accordo 100%, rappresentano l'heavy metal italiano 🤍💚❤🤘👌

[@megyskermike]

Wait..she has no professional training?!?!? So insane how naturally talented some people are

[@alixghandour]

I ADORE Cristina. I first discovered Lacuna Coil when I was around 13 (21 years ago), and I was so amazed by their music and I *still* listen to them today. Definitely one of my all-time top favorite bands, and I'm glad Lacuna Coil is still here and still making music today.

[@AndresGomez-ct7qb]

I was about to type "Lacuna Coil didn't exist 21 years ago." and then the realization 21 years ago is 2002 hit me

[@johncromer2603]

I discovered Lacuna Coil during the end credits of Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines.

[@kevinwilson455]

@@johncromer2603 oh shit! I'm old!

[@maxok1]

I've always loved Lacuna Coil and esp. Cristina. I've met her a few times and shes always been so friendly, sweet, kind and real. Her voice is sublime. Love you Cristina,

[@zsoltontube]

Cristina is such a dork, and an amazing singer. This is absolutely your apex of the series.

[@joserpulido1959]

As a huge Lacuna Coil fan, THANK YOU SO MUCH ELIZABETH! This is the most in-depth, informative and joyful interview I have ever seen Cristina do; I can tell she actually appreciated the research that you put in. You are a gift to the metal community, hail Metal Queens 🤘

[@snakeplissken6649]

I met Christina many years ago when they played in the Rosetta Bar in Belfast. They had to cut the gig short because Andrea tripped over the drum riser & hurt his shoulder so badly he couldn't sing. Christina & the rest of the band came out & spent ages talking to the fans after they finished playing. It will also please you to know that i'm playing a Dungeons & Dragons computer game while listening to this :)

[@Len_Sebastian]

That's amazing how one of the greatest female voices in history of metal have never thought about being pressured into certain style. That shows a true class of Cristina. And equally amazing is how a world class opera singer managed to become probably one of the most prominent metal influencers just by having fun with new genre of music. Just awesome!

[@jeremyp2692]

Her voice gives me goosebumps.

[@markolson6530]

So humble doesn't realise how amazing she is❤

[@andrewallison70]

I've just watched this, I was pleasantly surprised at just how down to earth Christina is, definitely well worth watching all the way through

[@ghostex3645]

“Whenever you say you play games on a Mac, you kill 10 gamers” that quote is amazing! Anyway, I’ve been a fan of Lacuna Coil since the early 2000’s and have always been a fan of Cristina’s voice and sound. Since finding her on social media…it’s just crazy how grounded and down to earth she is. I am so glad this interview finally happened and always look forward to new material from this band and this amazing person. “The Ghost Woman and the Hunter” and “Falling” are tracks that always bring tears to my eyes. They tell amazing emotional stories and her voice has such feeling in it, it’s not hard to believe that pain. Overall…this interview had me geeked and I’m so glad this opportunity came about for you to sit down and speak with her.

[@rmounty64]

Really looking forward to this interview. Been a fan of Lacuna Coil for a long time, and Cristina is just an amazing person.

[@TheFatalHalo]

Cristina is SUBLIME! Thank you for this interview!

[@TheNathansdiary]

Christina is such a wonderful role model, people like her restore your faith in humanity ❤❤❤❤

[@1nfty-]

To this day, top 3 female voices in metal ever. Cristina is pure talent.

[@Qirronis]

She mentioned the band Paradise Lost three times in this interview… they are kinda low-key legends that are credited with “inventing” the Gothic Metal genre, and also pioneering in the doom metal genre. They have had a long career, and are known for good songwriting, and their evolution. There is a reason Cristina and Lacuna Coil are so influenced by them. When she said that she listens to “sadder” music when she is sad, anyone who is in the know and hears that instantly goes “she’s talking about Paradise Lost, very likely”… and also when she said “metal is also melody”. Discovering Paradise Lost is not like discovering any other band. You would like them. They have “some” Metallica-feel to them at times (James Hetfield) is a fan I’ve heard.) But they have also done a lot of different things. They were one of the first to start mixing metal with electronic beats… if you ask Cristina, she will tell you just how important and influential they are, and have been to almost ALL the metal you have come to love (not including metal bands from the eighties and backwards of course)… They are like one of the music industry’s best kept legendary secrets. Discovering Paradise Lost makes SO much else in metal today fall into place. You wouldn’t believe how many acts who are way “bigger” than them consider Paradise Lost to be “the quiet unsung heroes, in the corner”. I can guarantee you also, mental health wise, their musical has probably helped countless people… few bands lyric wise so deeply reflect the human condition with an insightful honesty that makes you really think.

[@nitro_001newman2]

I still can’t believe Elizabeth had this teatime interview with Cristina Scabbia for over an hour. So cool!

[@AnyMEmdq]

I didn't know Christina was so much of a nerd, I love her even more now!

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

When I originally watched the duet with Megadeth, I was left wanting more. I wish she was able to do more collaboration.

[@kevinwilson455]

I have a double crush on Cristina! Numero Uno is the fact she is a nerd, into gaming and metal and is a badass singer live and her music is exceptional and blows me away. Numero Dos is she is so beautiful it pains me, inside and out. What a lovely human being... I could listen to her singing every day and it would be a good life.

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Must be honest I’ve never listened to the band but have heard of them. She comes across as a lovely humble lady and very at ease chatting.

[@TheWitchofCrows]

OHH MY GOSH! I cannot wait for this!

[@zoey1204]

The very first song i heard from Lacuna Coil was Spellbound. The first time i ever heard it i instantly fell in love!!!!!!

[@stephenblack4902]

Cristina is so awesome to speak with. She loves stuff like Star Wars, Breaking Bad, Horror films, so much geeky stuff!

[@SeanMach]

Christina is such a joy. Lacuna Coil, which I own all their albums, is my my favorite band. @The charismatic voice Elizabeth, it warms my heart soul, like the tea and coffee you drink, that you showcase such great people in these interviews. Thank you

[@Robert_Douglass]

She'll tell you herself, it's Cristina, no damn H in it.

[@petercrimson1979]

Cristina is my favourite female singer her vocals are incredible 🤘

[@nadermansour7487]

Spellbound was the best song title for me. So apt.

[@cmadrid]

I discovered Lacuna Coil 20 years ago, and immediately fell in love, but now that I have a little more musical maturity, I can understand the band a little more, and I appreciate and love them even more. I still haven't seem them live, I wish someday my wish will come true. They're a factory of good songs.

[@LilithNight29]

I am going to their concert tomorrow!!! Here in LA, California!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[@MattOfSmith]

I'm so stoked for this. I honestly feel like they are going to be 2 peas in a pod.

[@carocozinha9545]

If you take the "original gothic metal sirens" (Cristina, Tarja, Simone, Anneke and Floor), Cristina is the only one that has REALLY improved. Tarja went down a road i dont yet understand, Simone has remained the same, Floor's voice is nowhere near After Forever era, Anneke decayed a lot in terms of music, tho her voice is still beautiful. But Cristina. Damn. She is amazing.

[@sarahwickman3658]

Cristina is such an amazing and beautiful person. She's such an absolute sweetheart and so talented. I love her SO much. I'm so glad you finally talked to her.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

Cristina is hands down one of the best vocalist in music. LC are an awesome band. But jeez, imagine queuing up a game on PS5 and getting her as a teammate. I would be so star struck. Such a beautiful human being.

[@Robert_Douglass]

Just play it cool, be accepting without fanboying all over the place. Remember that she's a regular person who's made her bones singing on stage with heavy metal musicians, who just happens to be an Italian enchantress.

[@elgonwilliams7624]

Cristina is a petite dynamo on stage. She has a beautiful voice and a beautiful soul.

[@ZachComa]

Lacuna Coil is one of few bands my gf (wife now) independently loved before we even met in the early 2000s. They were one of the many things we bonded over the years and we are eternally grateful. We've seen them a few times live, I think their lineup now is better than it ever has been. Thanks for being awesome. \m/

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

cristina scabbia is such a cool person and awesome singer ... great interview too, elizabeth is such a great interviewer. I wonder, if cristina knows asami and allfemale metalband lovebites (cause these are for sure one of the best metalbands of today).

[@den2k885]

Today Cristina looks 25 years old. Also she's always funny and cuuuute.

[@stephenblack4902]

Hard to believe she is actually 51.

[@kevinqwen221]

​@@stephenblack4902what? Damn

[@amaralthais]

I've been a fan of Lacuna Coil for 17 years and this woman is pure talent. Their performance on stage is even better than the albuim versions. Her energy and stage presence is amazing! She dominates the whole show

[@DevilsInc323]

She’s so lovely and has an amazing voice. Waiting for them to come back to the west coast. Would love to meet and greet, a fellow gamer ❤❤❤❤

[@stoneywankenobi]

Yup,Swamped was my exposure to the band probably on Sirius or Pandora. Powerful voice and a pair of 7 strings.

[@overtheoverseer]

This video is so cool. Christina is so unique, not only is she incredible and ageless, but she's one of the only OG women of metal from the 90s, who is still kicking just as much ass for huge audiences, all these years later.

[@FatalAvarice]

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting the band and seeing them live in Portland earlier this month. Incredibly genuine people and an incredible show!

[@littlewarcovers]

definitely would love a collab with Jonathan Davis, Queen of the Damned vibes :) Edit: love Cristina's answer at the end, totally believe that's the way, amazing

[@karmabad6287]

Cristina is an absolute bombshell with the voice of a Goddess. Been a fan since I first heard Swamped in Bloodlines.

[@kathearth9446]

This was one of the best interviews I've every seen. Cristina sounds like such a modest and wonderful person.

[@jamesmartin8317]

Cristina is the best singer ever, been my favorite for the past 18 years since I discovered Lacuna Coil

[@SonicImmersion_]

Same, and same. Discovered them 19 years ago during the U.S. release of the Comalies album. Bought all of their earlier albums, EPs, and singles immediately. Bought Karmacode at its release 2 years later. Cristina has been my favorite singer of any genre ever since. She just has such incredible & beautiful range of sound.

[@Arkryal]

Yeah, her work on Ayreon's "The Theory of Everything" was awesome. She brought a lot to that album. I'd head Lacuna Coil prior to that, but it wasn't until I heard that album, that it really hooked me. That was a very good collaboration. It's funny, I'm generally familiar with the artists Arjen works with before those collaborations. When a new album is announced, I go through the line-up and see who's going to be on it. You get that little endorphin rush from seeing those names from people you've listened to for years. It's like instant validation, if someone I listen to makes the cut, it means I have damn good taste, lol. Honestly, when I saw Christina listed on that album, my initial reaction was... "Where have I heard that name before?" It didn't jump out at me, but I knew there had to be something there if she was on the album. Then when I heard her on that album, it was more like "Oh Shit, I've been missing out by not listening to this band". I went back and got a few albums from Lacuna Coil, and now I'm hooked. There's just so much new stuff coming out on the metal scene, it took that extra push to really get my attention, but I'm glad it did. She's an amazing vocalist, and has a very unique sound.

[@NPR_Nerd]

Awesome interview! I have spoken to her over interviews, meet at shows, and over twitch, extremely engaging with her fans, and funny and kind! She engages with her fans, from Twitch to IG. I knew about them when I got into Metal, and when I saw them live it blew me away. When you can see a live performance and enjoy it more, that is true art!

[@mitchellcambron2440]

My favorite one yet. I absolutely love Christina

[@justamuffin9725]

I loved listening to them geek out about both music and games. 🤣 I thought it was interesting how despite having different backgrounds and personalities, Elizabeth and Cristina (and myself really) think similarly about certain things. Felt like one of those celebratory human-sameness moments while watching. Also the conversation about Lacuna Coil and Cristina inspiring others and passing the torch had me wondering if Cristina has had the opportunity to hear False Memories' cover of Our Truth 😮

[@py16667]

This was a great talk, she’s so down to earth

[@kentduggan8626]

It's about time for Elizabeth to sing some METAL 🤘🤘

[@Maelferis]

Seeing Cristina and Lacuna Coil in Kyiv some years ago was one of the purest awesome experiences I've ever had. Thanks for your music and thanks to Elizabeth for actually conducting this interview.

[@calebstahl2215]

This airing on the day I’m seeing Lacuna Coil is just perfect. Listened to it the whole drive

[@vaevictis_]

She has such a great personality!

[@michaelhartman738]

Wow , 2 beautiful people to listen to . Yesterday May 18th 2023 I turned 65 years old . And this is my best day after birthday present ever . Cristina is my favorite female singer . Thanks a million . ✌️🎧💃🎸🤘✅💕🌹😎

[@LuMo1980]

2 of my favourite artists in one video, I saw Cristina several times in Graspop Metal Festival and can't get enough of her voice :)

[@chrishughes154]

I've followed both of you for years and years and never knew you both were gamers. Made you both more beyond perfect :)

[@heathgardner9908]

That was an absolutely fantastic interview, Elizabeth! Cristina is such an awesome person, and seeing this pop up today was a great surprise to see. I knew she was a big video gamer but had no idea she also played D&D, too! I'm rather amused that her preferred class is Barbarian 😁. I was already a big fan of her, but having watched this, it's pretty much cemented in. How could you not absolutely love Cristina?

[@Robert_Douglass]

Would she also be a Warhammer 40k player?

[@russward2612]

I'd love to be a fly on the wall listening to them playing D and D. The sound track would be mind boggling. They sound like old friends picking up a conversation they had decades ago and continuing like it was yesterday. To Cristina, now that I get a glimpse of the you behind the microphone, I'm even more impressed. You seem to be so in love with the audience. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all. ✌️🖖

[@tankgurl6589]

I'm only a few minutes in and I'm absolutely geeking out. Two fantastic women talking about everything they and I love! This could not be any more amazing 😂😂❤

[@timneale5657]

This is honestly one of the most enjoyable things I've watched in quite a while. I love ya both , I've enjoyed Cristina's vocals in Lacuna Coil for quite a long time and I Love your break downs of music. Thank you both.

[@motnella07]

Loved the Diablo talk I can't wait for it to come out either.

[@somnisdifons815]

Cri is very talented and a very close and wonderful. I know her and LC since 27 years and they are like a family for me. 🤘

[@Rock_N_Rob]

Loved this! Thank you Elizabeth! Being a Lancuna Coil fan myself this was amazing! Having never made it as a Alternative /Metal singer due to becoming disabled, and now facing the fact that I will never make it at 54, having to look at giving up my dream. I wanted so much more, but being a single father made things so hard to move forward . Maybe in the next life, Lol! Love your content. It helps to feed the soul, and love your reactions to different genre of music especially Metal!

[@temojin9489]

Lacuna Coil blend so much into their songs. I love that their music can be about dark, trying emotions/times yet also have hope in them. Cristina's lines in Swamped, "the shame is gone... let it go" changed my friends relationship with her mother. Forever grateful for that.

[@chadhobin6944]

OMG Cristina is such an absolute doll irl and her bandmates are some of the nicest rockstars you can be fortunate enough to have met while on tour like I have. I have my picture with Lacuna Coil literally framed like an art piece on my wall. \m/ #ItalianHardRockFOREVER

[@bk83082]

The entire band was on top of their game when I saw them 2 weeks ago. I hope they make it back to Portland soon! I will buy a ticket every time, possibly the best live metal performance I have ever heard, and the venue is not known for making acts sound good.

[@GrunkleBearnison]

The sound quality was.... frustrating for sure but omg Lacuna Coil were beyond incredible!

[@bk83082]

@@GrunkleBearnison lol the frustrated sighs you get when your friends ask where the show is and you say, "Crystal." Lacuna Coil is in their prime right now, absolute legends.

[@GrunkleBearnison]

​​@@bk83082 yeeeeeah, you could hear Cri better without earplugs, that was not great! Crystal sucks, it made me miss when they were at the Roseland lol. They are 100% at the top of their game. Absolutely incredible.

[@jasonchambers1679]

I enjoyed Edge of Paradise too!

[@SonicImmersion_]

They filmed their cover of "Enjoy The Silence" in Portland, Oregon.

[@jdubz6561]

As soon as I saw this pop up in my feed it was an immediate click, and I was not disappointed. So glad this interview finally happened! I've been absolutely loving Comalies XX. Such a great interview with 2 fantastic ladies!

[@forestduffe5576]

Lacuna coil is the jam. I always get positive vibes and adrenaline. Still listen to their albums. Never disappoints 💯

[@brandyh3536]

I always love watching your Tea Times. #1 i love tea, but also just because of the way you interview people. You are so uplifting and amazing.

[@emanuelmunoz9547]

Can it be Friday already! Been a huge fan of LC Since 2007 & over the years my appreciation for the band, their music & lyrics has grown immensely. Your discussion of the song Swamped is one of the best.

[@rodwhitfield3029]

She is probably the most beautiful woman over 50 on the planet, and she is even more talented than she is beautiful....

[@digibirder]

Cristina is very wise. It was a real pleasure listening to this interview.

[@tollistost8998]

La nostra Cristina 🇮🇹 🤘🤘🤘

[@Raoulelcuervo]

Il metal spacca 🤘🤟

[@PhantomDeth]

Getting to work with Dave Mustaine is like getting to work with god.. Its like working with John Lennon or Elvis.. Or 2Pac.. Ot Michael Jackson.. Its like THE person to work with within the genre where you can say you've played with greatness. Getting personally picked by that person as well.. Unreal moment for sure.

[@MatthewCarmichael-od4yv]

Awesome interview with an awesome talented person 👍 her humility is astonishing.

[@jumper55ful]

Lacuna Coil has been my band since the begining and Cristina is absolute beast of a vocalist i love her music! you need to do the song end of time, Apocalypse their amazing songs

[@Sotnasbentsion]

Cristina is the best, so lovely. Looking foward for more Lacuna Coil here🥰

[@littlewarcovers]

warframe has great music too. thank you Elizabeth for this interview with Cristina, it was awesome.

[@markd3641]

I got to meet and talk to her during a meet and greet here in Ventura last week!! She’s even more beautiful in person!👍

[@MDasuki]

Diablo, Elizabeth, Cristina and Metal chat. Damn that's the perfect combo! Me and wife binged on Diablo and both of us are metalheads.

[@Maxxlenoxx]

I remember in the late 90s, I was searching for new bands to listen to. I found Lacuna Coil on a website I can't even remember. There was only Hyperfast available to listen to but I fell in love with the band! Cristina's voice was so distinctive... dark yet sparkly, eerie but familiar at the same time! I've contacted them and to my surprise, Cristina herself emailed me back! We talked about music in general, about Lacuna Coil and she asked about my band! She's one of the most down to earth artist I've ever met!

[@x--LeethaL--x]

Why i think of my favorite female lead band and top 3 band ever... after year's and then they are all over KZbin. Agh

[@SackMachine_83]

I bought Comalies without ever having heard the band. I happened to see the cd, and it had a sticker that said "On tour now with Type O Negative". Yes, I sometimes bought albums based on who the band was touring with. I was just like Elizabeth. I heard Cristina's first vocal line in Swamped and was obsessed. I think I replayed the song 3 times before even getting to Heaven's a Lie. Absolutely love their music but that song has remained my favorite

[@Eagleracer38x]

It's so interesting about Cristina being not sure about if someone wanted to collaborate... I think she's the best operatic singer in metal, and best of the greatest voices point. She and Courtney LaPlante are my favorite singers. I haven't listened to Lacuna Coil too much these days, but I still adore Cristina's voice so much.

[@afortyoz2freedom]

Just saw Lacuna Coil perform in Sacramento recently. My gosh, what an amazing experience! It's got me wanting more!

[@sorv5790]

I learned so much about Cristina in this interview. Fascinating! What an amazing person, she is. 2023 is such an incredible year so far for metal and for gaming.

[@nari5025]

Always love your Tea Times. This was a really fun conversation, two gamers enjoying talking about games and music. I really only know one song of Lacuna Coil from more than 20 years ago (damn, time does fly). Maybe I should check them out a bit more.

[@Anniekraken]

I feel so relieved to hear that one of the sigers I look up to the most adresses the issue of how stressful recording can be and YES! I dont feel like i'm doing a good job when recording vocals because I dont feel acquainted to the song. I dont feel so lonely in this topic. :3

[@thebreatho]

I LOVE HER ❤❤❤ Since 1996 following Cri ! Thank you for this ❤

[@danielm.2377]

Great Tea Time Interview! Both you and Cristina had such a natural flow of conversation it almost didn't seem like an interview but rather two people building a friendship. The topics were interesting and I enjoyed it.

[@laurentguinchard9733]

"In my head, everything are not necessary metal" : Yes metal singer/musician never say I'll build a metal band and play/sing heavy metal, they just say, "I will sing something in the way that I've a feeling for". Metal is freedom in creation. It's why there is a lot of type of metal with different type of vibes.

[@PatitoCM1]

Amazing interview! Loved every second. Cristina is such a down to earth person... and she is always giving the message that you have to be your self no matter what...She is such a good role model to the younger generations. I love her.

[@KeepitRock25]

This is like your 2 best friends finally meeting! It feels weird and wonderful for me

[@jamienotine2791]

What a fun interview, I found Lacuna Coil 20 some years ago with Comalies and have followed them ever since. I am glad to see that she is as genuine as her public persona appears.

[@papawolf60]

Cristina is an amazing vocalist. I got turned on to Lacuna Coil about 20 years ago. Was very impressed and have followed them since. I always thought Cristina's voice is amazing. To see and hear her live is seeing and hearing a Goddess. If you haven't seen Lacuna Coil live yet, I highly recommend doing so. They are amazing.