Lacuna Coil stands as one of Italy’s most successful metal exports. Their third studio album, ‘Comalies,’ especially stands as a distinctive collection in their discography. Blabbermouth reports the 2002 record as Century Media Records’ highest-selling release of 2004.
The album moved 150,000 copies in the United States alone. Total sales exceeded 250,000 units. This achievement established Lacuna Coil as Italy’s most commercially successful rock act at that time. By 2012, Wikipedia noted that the band’s album sales reached over 2 million worldwide.
The band has naturally built a significant financial portfolio through their decades-long successful career in the gothic metal scene.
3. Richard Meiz And Daniele Salomone
Drummer Richard Meiz, who joined in 2019, has accumulated an estimated net worth between $500,000 and $1 million thanks to his work in and outside Lacuna Coil. Meiz established his own band, Genus Ordinis Dei, at age 23. His current financial standing comes from tours and record releases with both projects.
Guitarist Daniele Salomone, on the other hand, joined the band in 2024. He previously played with the Italian metal act Inverno on their debut album ‘Stasis.’ That along with his ongoing work with the band likely put his net worth around the same range as Meiz.
2. The Vocal Force: Cristina Scabbia
Lead vocalist Cristina Scabbia has built an estimated fortune of $3 to 6 million. Outside Lacuna Coil, Scabbia has collaborated with major acts like Megadeth, Ayreon, Apocalyptica, and Alter Bridge. Besides that, she worked with Emiliano Audisio on a duet for the 2013 Italian film ‘Passione sinistra.’
1. Marco Coti Zelati And Andrea Ferro
The founding members rank as the band’s highest earners. Both command a net worth of $5-8 million. Bassist Marco Coti Zelati’s fortune comes from his role in the band as well as production efforts on albums like ‘Delirium’ and Genus Ordinis Dei’s self-titled EP.
Meanwhile, Andrea Ferro‘s contributions to Lacuna Coil largely makes up his portion. The band doesn’t stand as the only work in his catalog, though. The vocalist has supplemented his income through features in projects like Cayne’s ‘Through the Ashes’ and I.P.E.R.’s ‘Ancora in piedi.’
