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Cayne is one of the most significant bands in Italian Alternative Metal. Formed in Milan in the late 1990s by guitarists Claudio Leo and Raffaele Zagaria (both former Lacuna Coil members), their career has been intense and tragic, culminating in the premature death of Claudio in 2013, just weeks before the release of the eponymous album. Following the initial Gothic Metal/Rock sound of Old Faded Pictures (2001), the band evolved, integrating Giovanni Lanfranchi’s electric violin into a dynamic, modern Metal soundscape. Despite the challenges, Cayne honored Claudio’s vision, publishing the album Cayne (2013) with world-renowned guests (Paul Quinn of Saxon, Jeff Waters of Annihilator, Andrea Ferro of Lacuna Coil). Their ultimate rebirth culminated with the cathartic Beyond the Scars (2018), an album that looks to the future while embracing their roots. In February 2026, the band opened a new intimate chapter with the release of the acoustic EP "Exuvia" (13.02.2026). The record features acoustic reinterpretations of three original tracks alongside a powerful homage to Frankie Goes to Hollywood: a double version of "The Power of Love," including an emotional stripped-down arrangement. In April 2026 the band returned with a new banger calls “Outcast” featuring Hugo Ribeiro drummer of Moonspell, “Outcast” is about feeling like you don’t belong and choosing it anyway It’s the story of those who play by the rules that never felt right, and finally breaking free.