Italian down-tempo metallers Lacuna Coil have in part got singer Cristina Scabbia's haunting but mesmerizing vocals to thank for their individual sound. Their ethereal goth rock takes influence from a variety of acts including Black Sabbath, In Flames and Depeche Mode. Having played among the world's biggest heavy metal festivals this summer, the Milanese sextet return to the UK for a string of exhilarating shows.