By Greg Maki Merriam-Webster defines “ecdysis” as “the act of molting or shedding an outer cuticular layer.” Sounds like a fitting title for a record that’s all about moving forward with a futuristic twist on its metallic sound. “Ecdysis” is album number five for Moldovan band Infected Rain—its second via Napalm Records—and it’s clear the... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has released the new single and video "The Realm of Chaos" featuring guest vocals from Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies. The song is the third to be released from Infected Rain's upcoming fifth album, "Ecdysis" (Jan. 7, 2022, Napalm Records). Frontwoman Lena Scissorhands said: "'The Realm of Chaos' was inspired... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has released "Fighter," the second single and video from its upcoming fifth album, "Ecdysis" (Jan. 7, 2022, Napalm Records). It follows the first single, "Postmortem Pt. 1," which was released in October. The aggressive new track showcases the most brutal side of the band, bringing out its ruthlessness in full... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain, led by frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, will release its fifth album, "Ecdysis," on Jan. 7, 2022, via Napalm Records. The band recently completed its first-ever U.S. tour, with Butcher Babies and Stitched Up Heart. Fans can get a first taste of "Ecdysis" through its first single "Postmortem Pt. 1" and its accompanying music... Continue Reading →
Alternative metal band Awake Again from Turku, Finland, has enlisted Infected Rain frontwoman Lena Scissorhands for its new single "Busy Doing Nothing." "We'd been thinking for a while already how it'd be cool to have a guest singer on one of our songs, and the structure and rhythm in 'Busy Doing Nothing' were perfect for two singers,"... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has entered the studio to record its fifth full-length album. "Working on the new album is like a breath of fresh air for us!" vocalist Lena Scissorhands said. "We needed this like never before! So much to say, so much to talk about ... This challenging year gave us a lot... Continue Reading →
In Eastern Europe, nestled between Ukraine and Romania, lies the small country of Moldova. Most probably know little of this nation that once was part of the Soviet Union, but an increasing number of metalheads can identify it as the birthplace of Infected Rain. Formed in 2008 in Chișinău, the Moldovan capital, the band was... Continue Reading →
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain been busy re-organizing its schedule for the remainder of 2020 into 2021, preparing to bring its North American fans two tours to make up for lost time. Coming in on the heels of its recently announced fall tour with headliners Eluveitie and Insomnium, the band has announced the official rescheduled dates for its... Continue Reading →
Swiss folk-metallers, Eluveitie have launched their own "Corona Talk Campaign." Episode 1 features vocalist Fabienne Erni chatting it up with Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain. No word from the band on how many episodes there will be but check it out. Eluveitie's latest album, "Ategnatos" was released April 5, 2019, while Infected Rain released "Endorphin"... Continue Reading →
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