Sleepless Empire is the tenth studio album by Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, released on 14 February 2025, through Century Media Records.

"[3] Recording for Sleepless Empire took place at SPVN Studios in Como, Lombardy, Italy, throughout 2024, with longtime bassist and primary songwriter Marco Coti Zelati handling production.

"[5] Ferro also revealed that finding the album title and conceptual vision was a critical step in shaping the record, explaining, "Normally, we start with Marco, the main songwriter.

[6] The band emphasized that Sleepless Empire represents an evolution of their sound while embracing a darker, heavier approach, drawing from both their past and the modern world.

awarded the album 4 out of 5 stars, commending its "boldly heavier approach" and describing "I Wish You Were Dead" as a "goth anthem sharp-fanged with irony."

The review praised the guest appearances of Randy Blythe, and Ash Costello but emphasized that the album remains "undeniably Lacuna Coil.

"[12] Writing for Rock 'N' Load Magazine, Conor awarded Sleepless Empire a perfect 10/10, calling it "one of [Lacuna Coil's] best" and praising its "monstrous wall of sound."

The review described "The Siege" as a "powerful and ethereal" opener that sets the tone, and "Gravity" as a track that leans more on the band's older melodic side.

"[15] Overall, Sleepless Empire was praised for its heavier sound, vocal dynamics, and polished production, with multiple reviewers regarding it as a strong evolution for Lacuna Coil.