About Me
Cristina Adriana Chiara Scabbia born June 6, 1972 in Milan, Italy is one of the two vocalists in the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil. She also writes an advice column in the popular rock magazine Revolver, alongside musician Vinnie Paul. Scabbia has said that the biggest compliment that a fan could pay her would be to remark on her vocal abilities.Scabbia's family includes two brothers and a sister, who were all raised listening to music. Though her siblings' musical preference differed from her own, her first influences were from bands such as Genesis, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and traditional Italian music. As a child, Scabbia had no interest to become a singer, and claims as she became an adult it "just kind of happened". She also notes that she had never taken vocal lessions to better her singing. In her twenties, she began to take interest in metal music, music from the 1980's and dance music. Scabbia feels that many types of music have had an influence on her, although she feels they are difficult to categorize.Scabbia was once engaged to fellow Lacuna Coil bandmate, bassist Marco Coti Zelati. Coti Zalati and Scabbia's relationship had lasted for ten years, ending in early 2004. She is currently dating James Root from American based groups Slipknot and Stone Sour, who she began dating during Ozzfest in 2004. The two claim that working in the music industry together helps to maintain their long distance relationship.Scabbia's hobbies and interests include watching movies, cooking, photography, shopping, clothing and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys reading, but rarely finds the time to do so. Her favorite sport is football and she supports A.C. Milan. She also enjoys watching cooking programs on television. Scabbia's favorite bands are Depeche Mode, Linkin Park, Korn and In Flames.Layout made by
