Lacuna Coil Guitarist Responds To Being Ousted From Band

Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil surprised fans earlier this week when they announced they were parting ways with longtime guitarist Diego Cavallotti. “As we step into a new cycle, writing and recording our next album, we are parting ways with Diego ‘DD’ Cavallotti,” the band wrote in a statement. “We thank him for the many unforgettable moments shared over the years and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. All future live plans remain unchanged and the new songs are taking form, we can’t wait to share them with our fans.”

Cavallotti joined the band temporarily in 2016 but eventually became a full time member. Now, the guitarist has responded to his dismissal, and though he remained civil, it doesn’t appear that the split was exactly amicable.

“Good morning everyone,” he wrote. “I want to share with all of you this post regarding my departure from the band. Yes, I am no longer part of the Lacuna Coil. Although this decision is not the result of my dissatisfaction or desire to explore new opportunities, I have serenely decided to accept it in consideration of these almost 10 wonderful years spent together, playing around the world, and to allow the band to continue its course without me.”

“I wish to Maki, Andrea, Cristina, and Richard the greatest success and the greatest satisfaction. I thank them for the huge wealth of experience gained over all these years, always side by side. I thank all of you, friends, fans and artists who have written to me but above all for the immense support that I’m receiving.”

He continued: “However, this is not the end of anything, one chapter has just been closed and I am ready to write another one. For me Music is, and remains, my only reason for living and I will never stop doing what I love, even if that meant going back to playing in garages or in front of anyone. I can’t wait to find out what the future has for me, I am ready to evaluate every possible new opportunity and I will continue to carry out my projects with pride and dedication. Thank you very much to everyone, see you around.”