Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
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Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
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