Lacuna Coil have developed the rather savvy tactic of getting better and better as their career goes on. Since they last played Bloodstock over a decade ago, the Italians have put out three top-tier records that many fans would rank amongst their very best - this year's thoroughly decent Sleepless Empire included - and even given their 2002 breakthrough Comalies a badass makeover to mark its 20th anniversary.
Having beefed up their rich, anthemic gothic metal with nu metal groove and given their image a colourful makeover to match, the five-piece arrive on stage in peak form - albeit nearly 15 minutes late, the slightest hint of impatience creeping around Catton Park before the band finally appear and launch into Layers Of Time.
