Moldovan modern metal force Infected Rain have released an official music video for their brand new single “Stranger.” The track offers the first glimpse into the band’s upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as they continue to evolve their sound.
Built around themes of identity, transformation, and inner conflict, “Stranger” dives deep into the moment of realizing you no longer fully recognize the person you have become, pairing introspective lyrics with driving rhythms and the band’s sharp, modern metal edge.
Vocalist Lena Scissorhands explains the inspiration behind the song:
“‘Stranger’ came from the moment when you realize you don’t fully recognize yourself anymore. It’s an inward fight with identity, with the roles you’ve worn for too long, and the distance that grows between who you are and who you think you should be. In the end, it’s about becoming strangers to ourselves, and trying to find the way back.”
The release arrives just days before the band hits the road for their “Mutation Phase” tour across Europe and the UK, co-headlining alongside Butcher Babies. Kicking off on March 25 in Glasgow, the tour will bring the band’s explosive live show to audiences across the continent, featuring a mix of fan favorites and brand new material!
Speaking about the new single and the band’s current direction, Infected Rain comment:
“‘Stranger’ is part of the Mutation Phase Infected Rain is entering right now. It’s the sound of Infected Rain pushing forward, leaving comfort behind, and stepping into something sharper and more direct.
This song belongs in the setlist for the upcoming EU and US tours because it represents what the band is becoming. The album is still in progress, but we’re proud of where it’s heading and wanted to share a first taste of the next record with everyone already now.”
Formed in Chișinău, Moldova, Infected Rain have become one of the most distinctive and rapidly rising acts in modern heavy music. Fronted by the charismatic and powerful Lena Scissorhands, the band blends elements of modern metal, metalcore, nu-metal and alternative influences into an intense and emotional sonic identity.
Over the past decade, the band has built a global following through relentless touring and a series of acclaimed releases, including albums such as Endorphin, 86, Ecdysis, and TIME. Known for their explosive live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, Infected Rain have appeared on major international festival stages and toured extensively across Europe and North America.
With new music on the horizon and a new album currently in progress, the band now enters what they call their “Mutation Phase” – a period of transformation that pushes their sound into even sharper and more direct territory while maintaining the raw intensity that has defined their impressive career.
“Mutation Phase” Tour 2026
Infected Rain & Butcher Babies Support: Black Spikes
03/25 – Glasgow, UK – Slay 03/26 – Newcastle, UK – Anarchy Brew 03/27 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy 03/28 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington 03/29 – Bristol, UK – Fleece 03/30 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 03/31 – Southampton, UK – The 1865 04/01 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 04/03 – Kortrijk, BE – DVG Club 04/04 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje 04/05 – Oberndorf am Neckar, DE – Easter Cross Festival 04/07 – Essen, DE – Turock 04/08 – Mannheim, DE – Alte Feuerwache 04/09 – Paris, FR – La Machine 04/10 – Lyon, FR – La Rayonne 04/11 – Barcelona, ES – Salamandra 04/12 – Madrid, ES – Mon 04/14 – Toulouse, FR – Metronum 04/15 – Milan, IT – Legend Club 04/16 – Zurich, CH – Dynamo Saal 04/17 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville 04/18 – Munich, DE – Backstage 04/19 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra 04/20 – Vienna, AT – Szene 04/22 – Warsaw, PL – Hybrydy 04/23 – Hamburg, DE – Bahnhof Pauli 04/24 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset 04/25 – Stockholm, SE – Kollektivet Livet 04/28 – Helsinki, FI – Ääniwalli 04/30 – Kopervik, NO – Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
“Mutation Phase” in the US 2026:
05/04 – Lubbock, TX – Jakes 05/05 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live 05/06 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada (Outside) 05/10 – Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville 05/12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 05/13 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 05/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live 05/15 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West 05/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts 05/17 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge 05/19 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power 05/20 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall 05/21 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester 05/22 – Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs 05/23 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge 05/24 – Joliet, IL – The Forge 05/26 – Denver, CO – The Roxy 05/27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall 05/29 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon 05/30 – Portland, OR – Star Theater 06/02 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz 06/03 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go 06/04 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick 06/05 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room 06/06 – Las Vegas, NV – Swan Dive
Today, LORD OF THE LOST have revealed the third single cut from the upcoming new full-length, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out on December 12, 2025 via Napalm Records! On “Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?”, LORD OF THE LOST team up with INFECTED RAIN, adding an extra edge to the genre-fluid masters’ opulence. With Lena Scissorhands and Chris Harms, two of the most recognizable singers in the genre meet to create multi-layered soundscapes out of gentle clean vocals, powerful growls, and melancholic moods.
Following the recent success of last month’s co-headline tour with FEUERSCHWANZ, LORD OF THE LOST is currently in the middle of a tour of the UK and Ireland. Next year, the band will tour across the USA, Canada and Australia, before returning to Europe for the recently announced ‘TOVR NOIR 2026’, with shows in 19 countries.
Chris Harms on “Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?”: “It was a great challenge to create a love song with such a powerful and positive message, yet with such a dark title and an even more sinister instrumental. And working with Lena, her versatile voice and her intense charisma, from the first idea to the final result, was a great journey both musically and personally!”
Lena Scissorhands adds: “I’m incredibly honored and excited to have been invited to feature on this song with Lord Of The Lost. I loved every minute of working on it, and I think the collaboration turned out very unique and its darkness is just so beautiful. I can’t wait for the world to hear it!”
Following their enchantingly colorful BLOOD & GLITTER, which earned them participation in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany, LORD OF THE LOST reinvent themselves yet again with OPVS NOIR. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, another 11 heartfelt songs join the three-part cycle, tying seamlessly into Vol. 1. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, the band delves deeper into their melancholic take on unravelling their innermost selves, adding a new hopeful layer to the wonderfully dark panorama already presented in OPVS NOIR Vol. 1.
Get your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 HERE– first formats are already sold out!
Opening with dark yet catchy “The Fall From Grace”, LORD OF THE LOST immediately showcases their way with grand ballroom choruses weaved into grave melodies that will continue to sit enthroned on all the varied tracks until the last note of the ballad “Sharp Edges”. Joining in are guests ranging from scene favorites to top-tier musicians outside the metal genre. First up is INFECTED RAIN’s Lena Scissorhands, who refines the pitch-black “Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?” with the full range of her fierce, yet fragile vocals. Similarly, Anna Brunner of rising melodic metal stars LEAGUE OF DISTORTION and symphonic metal band EXIT EDEN lends her energetic voice to “Please Break The Silence”, inducing goosebumps – every talent is an important scene in OPVS NOIR’s grimly colorful movie for the ears. Unexpectedly, yet fittingly, Finnish rap artist KÄÄRIJÄ, runner-up at Eurovision 2023, turns “Raveyard” into a dancefloor with a mix of industrial, gothic, and Finnish rap—as if heralding the dawn of a new genre. The most moving collaboration is the opulent “What Have We Become”, in which experimental artist IAMX meets Chris Harms for a cathartic duet.
OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklisting:
The Fall From Grace
Would You Walk With Me Through Hell? (& Infected Rain)
One Of Us Will Be Next
Walls Of Eden
Raveyard (feat. Käärijä)
The Last Star
What Have We Become (feat. IAMX)
Winter’s Dying Heart
Scarlight
Please Break The Silence (feat. Anna Brunner)
Sharp Edges
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2025
UK + IRELAND TOUR 04.11.25 UK – Belfast 05.11.25 IE – Dublin 07.11.25 UK – Bristol 08.11.25 UK – London 09.11.25 UK – Southampton
DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026 Co-Headliner Tour w/ The Birthday Massacre Special Guest Wednesday 13 19.01.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage 20.01.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts 21.01.26 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place 23.01.26 US – New York, NY / Webster Hall 24.01.26 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium 25.01.26 CA – Montreal, QC / Beanfield Theatre 26.01.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre 28.01.26 US – Cleveland, OH / House of Blues 29.01.26 US – Cincinnati, OH / Bongart’s 30.01.26 US – Detroit, MI / St. Andrews Hall 31.01.26 US – Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall 02.02.26 US – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue 04.02.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall 05.02.26 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex 07.02.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda 08.02.26 US – San Francisco, CA / UC Theatre
Australia 2026 19.02.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar 20.02.26 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts 21.02.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar 22.02.26 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts
TOVR NOIR 2026 Special Guests: AD INFINITUM [∞] DOGMA [†] LEAGUE OF DISTORTION [x] 12.03.26 NO – Oslo [∞] 13.03.26 SE – Gothenburg [∞] 14.03.26 SE – Stockholm [∞] 16.03.26 FI – Tampere [∞] 17.03.26 FI – Helsinki [∞] 19.03.26 EE – Tallinn [∞] 20.03.26 LT – Vilnius [∞] 21.03.26 PL – Warsaw [∞] 22.03.26 PL – Kraków [∞] 24.03.26 AT – Vienna 25.03.26 HU – Budapest [∞] 27.03.26 GR – Athens [∞] 28.03.26 BG – Sofia [∞] 29.03.26 RO – Bucharest [∞] 09.04.26 NL – Amsterdam [†] [X] 10.04.26 FR – Paris [†] [X] 11.04.26 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon [†] [X] 12.04.26 FR – Toulouse [†] [X] 14.04.26 ES – Madrid [†] [X] 15.04.26 ES – Barcelona [†] [X] 17.04.26 FR – Lyon [†] [X] 18.04.26 BE – Durbuy Rock [†] [X] 24.04.26 DE – Hexentanz [†] [X] 25.04.26 CH – Pratteln [†] [X] 26.04.26 IT – Milan [†] [X] 06.05.26 CZ – Prague [†] [X]
LORD OF THE LOST are: Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers – Guitar Benjamin “Benji” Mundigler – Guitar, Synths Klaas Helmecke – Bass Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion Niklas Kahl – Drums
In collaboration with Motocultor and Acces live, Vain Productions is thrilled to announce a brand new tour with headliner Infected Rain, set to kick off in January 2024. This highly anticipated tour will span 6 countries, together with support acts Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan.
An extra date was added at the Underworld in London on January 13, 2025
Starting on 10th January at the 013 venue in Tilburg (NL), the tour package will deliver unforgettable performances in each city until a final curtain at La Machine in Paris (FR) on the 26th of January.
Tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase early as shows are expected to sell out quickly. Available links can be found below.
INFECTED RAIN +Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan
10-01-2025 Tilburg (NL) 013 [TICKETS] 11-01-2025 Lille (FR) The Black Lab [TICKETS] 12-01-2025 Birmingham (UK) Falcon and Castle [TICKETS] 13-01-2025 London (UK) The Underworld [TICKETS] 15-01-2025 Essen (DE) Turock [TICKETS] 16-01-2025 Pratteln (CH) Z7 [TICKETS] 17-01-2025 Colmar (FR) Le Grillen [TICKETS] 18-01-2025 Grenoble (FR) L’ilyade [TICKETS] 19-01-2025 Barcelona (ES) Le Nau [TICKETS] 21-01-2025 Lisboa (PT) AO Vivo 22-01-2025 Madrid (ES) Nazca [TICKETS] 23-01-2025 Toulouse (FR) Metronum [TICKETS] 24-01-2025 Limoges (FR) CCM John Lennon [TICKETS] 25-01-2025 Vannes (FR) L’echonova [TICKETS] 26-01-2025 Paris (FR) La Machine [TICKETS]
For a glimpse of things to come, check out Infected Rain’s latest video for the track ‘Pandemonium’ here:
Direct support comes from Semblant, check out ‘’Human Eclipse’’ here:
In collaboration with Motocultor and Acces live, Vain Productions is thrilled to announce a brand new tour with headliner Infected Rain, set to kick off in January 2025. This highly anticipated tour will span 6 countries, together with support acts Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan.
Starting on 10th January at the 013 venue in Tilburg (NL), the tour package will deliver unforgettable performances in each city until a final curtain at La Machine in Paris (FR) on the 26th of January.
Tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase early as shows are expected to sell out quickly. Available links can be found below.
INFECTED RAIN +Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan
10-01-2025 Tilburg (NL) 013 [TICKETS] 11-01-2025 Lille (FR) The Black Lab [TICKETS] 13-01-2025 Birmingham (UK) Falcon and Castle [TICKETS] 15-01-2025 Essen (DE) Turock 16-01-2025 Pratteln (CH) Z7 17-01-2025 Colmar (FR) Le Grillen [TICKETS] 18-01-2025 Grenoble (FR) L’ilyade [TICKETS] 19-01-2025 Barcelona (ES) Le Nau [TICKETS] 21-01-2025 Lisboa (PT) AO Vivo 22-01-2025 Madrid (ES) Nazca [TICKETS] 23-01-2025 Toulouse (FR) Metronum [TICKETS] 24-01-2025 Limoges (FR) CCM John Lennon [TICKETS] 25-01-2025 Vannes (FR) L’echonova [TICKETS] 26-01-2025 Paris (FR) La Machine [TICKETS]
For a glimpse of things to come, check out Infected Rain’s latest video for the track ‘Pandemonium’ here:
Direct support comes from Semblant, check out ‘’Human Eclipse’’ here:
Live report by Christian Tallone – Photos by Christian Tallone + Marco Pili
Saturday, July 6, 2024, a date I eagerly and curiously awaited since the event was announced, and honestly, with a bit of anxiety due to the fact that summer had been very late to arrive this year, and the risk of everything being ruined by bad weather was looming. Fortunately, however, a beautiful sunny day shines on Genoa’s old port, and already in the early afternoon, you can see black t-shirts emerging, from those of veterans like Testament, Slayer, Venom, etc., to many new recruits, lots of teens, and little metalheads accompanied by wise dads.
At 5:00 PM sharp, as scheduled, the gates of the sea arena open, and the rush to the barricades begins, giving those without a ticket half an hour to get one because the dances start at 6:00 PM.
SLUG GORE – 6 PM
Setlist – see the photo
At precisely 6:00 PM, SLUG GORE begins, but unfortunately, many of the attendees, myself included, miss the first few songs because we are still stuck at the ticket/accreditation office. However, I manage to catch the final part of their set, which ultimately lasts only 20 minutes. The guys from Ravenna warm our ears with some powerful death metal, with frontman Poldo and company hammering away splendidly. I’m happy to see Danny Metal in action on the drums, a YouTuber I’ve been following for a while. Old B-movie monster films serve as a backdrop. They finish with a cover of Gluch’s “Grounded by Slugs.” Unfortunately, due to the early hour and their brief time slot, there aren’t many people yet, but for the little I saw and heard, I liked them, and I hope to see them live again soon.
NECROART – 6:30 PM
After a quick stage change, it’s time for another local band, NECROART, active since 1999 with a long career and tours with giants like Rotting Christ, whom I personally adore. They bring a breath of melodic death metal to Genoa’s sea, sometimes symphonic but also very dark and decadent. Their atmospheres remind me a lot of Moonspell. Charismatic Max knows how to engage the audience, starting with “Withered”, a fresh new piece, followed by “An Invocation for the Horned”, “Son of Worms” and closing with “Lamma Sabactani”. Their set, unfortunately, is also brief, just half an hour, but they masterfully use it to leave a mark, theatrical, violent, dark, and melodic. In such a short time, they show all their nuances, a high-level band that I’ll gladly delve into more.
Setlist:
Withered (new single via Nadir)
An Invocation for the Horned
Son of Worms
Lamma Sabactani
NODE – 7:05 PM
Setlist – see the photo
A slightly longer stage change, used to grab a beer, and then back under the stage to wait for NODE, an Italian excellence active since 1994, celebrating their 30th anniversary today. Despite this, it’s my first time seeing them, so far. They open with the powerful “The Sacred Theater of Nothingness”, but for the first 30 seconds, there’s no sound due to a technical issue that is promptly resolved, giving them a notch more volume than the previous bands. The four priests are in great form, guitarist Gabriele and drummer Pietro are impeccable, while Dave and the historic member Gary are the true leaders, loving what they do and transmitting it to an audience that has visibly grown an hour after opening. Unfortunately, their time is also short, with only five songs on the setlist, but they don’t let up for a second, their style shifting from thrash to death, perhaps due to the multiple lineup changes over the years. They end with the final blow, “Life on Display”, and it’s a shame it’s over already… but my neck thanks them. Great NODE!
FULCI – 7:40 PM
At 7:40 PM, it’s FULCI’s turn, another Italian band named after the famous director Lucio Fulci (hence the tribute with the song “Zombi 2”, which they can’t play despite being on the setlist, perhaps due to time constraints). In recent years, they’ve made their way violently with their death/grind in the national scene. I didn’t know them well, but I started researching them as soon as I saw them on the program, and my curiosity grew noticing they have a strong following. Many were there for them, and I understood why as soon as they took the stage. Like SLUG GORE, they delight our eyes with horror and splatter footage, blood, and autopsies perfectly blending with their fast and brutal music. Here the situation gets more serious, with 12 pieces on the setlist, starting with “Glass”, then “Rotten Apple”. Edo’s drumming is a real bone-crushing blender, the bass and guitars deep and dark, and Fiore’s voice is truly talented, a growl that seems to come from the depths of the earth. They conclude after about 40 minutes of brutality with “Eye Full of Maggots”.
Setlist:
Glass
Rotten Apple
Apocalypse Zombie
Lonely Hearts
Splatter Fatality
Voodoo Gore Ritual
Tropical Sun
Among the Walking Dead
Matul Tribal Cult
Legion of the Resurrected
Nightmare
Eye Full of Maggots
Zombi 2
SADIST – 8:40 – PM
Setlist – see the photo
At 8:40 PM, it’s SADIST… eight years to see one of the most anticipated bands of this festival on stage again, not only Italian but Genoese, led by Trevor, who is also part of the event’s organization. He put his heart into it, dedicating part of their show to thanking everyone. They open with “One Thousand Memories”, the SADIST logo fixed on the screen, the excellent drumming of new entry Giorgio Piva meshes for this special tribal show with the percussion rhythms of the historic Oinos. Nine tracks that retrace the band’s career, “Season in Silence”, “Perversion Lust Orgasm”, well-blended sounds, perhaps only the guitar a bit low at the beginning, but then everything seems to balance out, maybe also depending on my position. Trevor is an exceptional frontman and entertainer, their show flows smoothly and quickly, and the audience goes wild under the heavy notes of “Escogido” from 1996, passing through the new “Accabadora”. I’ve been waiting a long time to see SADIST live again, and they did not disappoint anyone’s expectations. They say goodbye to the Genoese audience with “Tribe”, as great as always… now we await Infected Rain.
INFECTED RAIN – 9:45 PM
At 9:45 PM, directly from Moldova, it’s time for Infected Rain, the first non-Italian band to take this stage, although to my great surprise, I discover they speak our language very well. The guys are having enormous success and are bouncing from corner to corner of the planet. A group that intrigued me for a long time, I couldn’t quite pin them down, so I devoured many live videos (thank you, YouTube… we used to wait for something to be shown on TV, and it was practically science fiction) to prepare myself for what I would see. They are the first and only band of the day that can be said to be “for everyone”… very groovy, solid and powerful yet very melodic… they stray far from the style of all the other bands of the day. It’s undeniable that the presence of Lena and Alice is noticeable… they make an impression. Eugene’s drumming is very precise, each hit resonates in your stomach, Vidik on guitar never stays still for a second, almost impossible to photograph him, Alice makes the whole stage vibrate with headbanging, and Lena switches from a fierce growl to clean and melodic singing with great naturalness. She speaks Italian to the audience, thanks them for their support, and engages them, something I personally liked a lot. She didn’t put a wall up with the fans by acting like a superstar; on the contrary, she showed great humility, earning a lot of points from me. “A Second or a Thousand Years” starts the dances, then moving on to “The Realm of Chaos” and “Pandemonium”. By now, night has fallen, and the atmosphere has started to change, the arena is almost full, and many are there for them. Even the passengers on departing ships could enjoy a moment of their performance, with the stage set about 20 meters from the water. It was nice to see people waving from the decks and dancing to Infected Rain. “The Answer is You”, “Paura”, “Orphan Soul”, ending after about an hour with the beautiful “Sweet, Sweet Lies”. In conclusion, their sound impact is devastating, their scenic impact remarkable, a live show I’d gladly see again! Greatly approved!
Setlist:
A Second or a Thousand Years
The Realm of Chaos
Pandemonium
Vivarium
The Answer is You
Dying Light
Never to Return
Because I Let You
Enmity
Sweet, Sweet Lies
CARCASS – 10:45 PM
Setlist not available
At around 10:45 PM, CARCASS takes the stage. Introducing the English quartet is almost unnecessary; we are in the presence of true giants. This is the fourth time I’ve seen them live, but the first as headliners. Despite this, they are not a band known for elaborate stage setups; the classic lights and screen that play their iconic and unmistakable backgrounds, familiar to all Carcass fans, are sufficient. Nothing else is needed. They are enough, imposing. Jeff Walker looks like a devil on the edge of hell; his voice is pure ferocity. Drummer Daniel Wilding is frighteningly precise and fast. Bill Steer, with his distinctive bell-bottom pants, plays with the natural ease of someone born to do it, and his partner on strings, Nippy Blakford, is no less impressive.
I couldn’t retrieve the setlist, but many songs are so ingrained in our heads that, in the end, do we really need it? They open powerfully and malevolently with “Buried Dreams,” followed by “Keep on Rotting,” “Arbeit Macht Fleisch,” and “Heartwork.” They give us about an hour and 20 minutes of music, totaling at least 15 songs that practically everyone sings along with them to catch their breath from the mosh pits, or maybe they mosh to catch their breath from singing… who knows.
What’s certain is that CARCASS is a guarantee. Everyone was waiting for them, everyone wanted them, and everyone got exactly what they expected: a show worthy of their name. They deserve a book, not just a few lines of a live report. Honestly, more than praises, I wouldn’t know what else to say. CARCASS must be experienced, not read about… and if any of you haven’t done so yet… well, stay alert and don’t miss the next opportunity. A few minutes before midnight, they bid us farewell with a video of “drive-in” style dancers that made me laugh out loud. IMMENSE, PERIOD!
CONCLUSION: I’d like to say a few words about this event. It had been years since I had seen a metal concert of this scale in Genoa, and as a Ligurian, I can say I was truly astonished. The location is large but not immense, impeccable services, excellent beer, friendly staff, and, above all, a fantastic stage! Congratulations to Trevor and all the organizers! In the beautiful setting of the old port, which is already wonderful to experience pre- and post-concert, there is no shortage of parking, and there are bars and restaurants nearby for all tastes… everything was perfect, I’d say.
A festival that was a true success, and so I can be sure that the next edition of the Genoa Summer Festival will be one of the key events for us genre lovers! Congratulations again to everyone… from the bands to the staff! See you next year!
Following the release of INFECTED RAIN‘s much acclaimed sixth studio offering TIME (released in February 2024 via Napalm Records HERE), and while they are gearing up for a current, busy summer touring schedule, the Moldovan modern progressive metal act has announced a European tour as special guests of ELUVEITIE, kicking off in early 2025! Find all dates listed below, and tickets are now on sale!
In support of their upcoming live appearances, the band has just unleashed a new music video for the powerful track“PANDEMONIUM”!
“We are so happy to present the music video for PANDEMONIUM, a track from our latest album, TIME,” the band comments. “This song dives deep into the chaos of our world, and the video reflects that intensity. Consider it a dark, thrilling gift from us to you, and a perfect warm-up before our SUMMER TIME TOUR in Europe. Brace yourselves and enjoy PANDEMONIUM!”
Following their 2022 album Ecdysis – which garnered prime media acclaim, hundreds of thousands of streams and views, and debuted in the Top 20 on the US Current Hard Music charts – INFECTED RAIN climbs even higher with TIME. On the album, INFECTED RAIN exercise their trademarks, tastefully accenting the introspective musical journey with effectively-placed progressive, electronic and even nu-metal features amid ethereal passages. The album was once again produced, mixed and mastered by Valentin Voluta, and combines the deft talents of returning members Vidick (guitars, cover artist), Eugene Voluta (drums) and famed frontwoman Lena Scissorhands (vocals), plus introduces new member Alice Lane (bass) to the fold.
Blabbermouth called the album “exceptional”, while New Noise Magazine has dubbed it “the band’s heaviest material yet”. Metal Hammer Germany said TIME is the band’s “strongest album to date”, and UK’s Devolution Magazine wrote “‘TIME’ could well be an album of the year!”
“TIME is not just an album, it’s a journey, a testament to our evolution as INFECTED RAIN.” The band said. “Time isn’t just a measure; it’s an ever-flowing river, a constant reminder of our fleeting moments and enduring legacies. This subject resonates deeply throughout the record, offering to you a chance to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and dream of the future. With TIME, we invite you to experience the phenomena of time with us, in all its haunting beauty and raw power.”
Tracks such as “BECAUSE I LET YOU” burst in with undeniable energy, boasting aggressive lyrics and Lena Scissorhands’ swift, menacing delivery, before “DYING LIGHT” marches with subterranean heaviness and rhythmic grooves beneath eerie vocals and keys, and even snaps into an EDM passage, showcasing the dynamic delivery of the band in 2024. Melodic ode to self-empowerment “LIGHTHOUSE” then crashes in to juxtapose soft verses and intense auditory shifts. Album standout and djent driven “VIVARIUM” warns of society’s fickle freedoms as Lena Scissorhands delivers some of the album’s most hair-raising screams amid a haunting, ominous atmosphere, while fast-paced burners like “THE ANSWER IS YOU” and “ENMITY” flash between various EDM, synthwave and even drum and bass brushed transits amid bludgeoning rhythms. Intense “GAME OF BLAME” explores themes of hypocrisy and emotional pain delved out by those we love while boasting one of the album’s most searing breakdowns, while tracks like “PANDEMONIUM” and “UNPREDICTABLE” detail the uncontrollable energy of the future and past, respectively – boasting lofty, angelic verses with hard-hitting guitars and punching drums. Italian/English-language journey “PAURA” closes out the album with a path to self-discovery – beckoning the listener to understand that we limit ourselves with our own fears, and must harness the pain to overcome. TIME ends in a state of calm with ambient finisher “A SECOND OR A THOUSAND YEARS” – drawing the curtains closed on yet another fantastic, experimental expedition by rising stars INFECTED RAIN!
This upcoming Friday, INFECTED RAIN will begin their upcoming Summer Time Tour. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates!
Summer Time Tour 2024 21.06.24 MD – Milestii Mici Village / Dacii Liberi Moto Fest 28.06.24 FI – Helsinki / Tuska 29.06.24 SK – Zilina / Topfes 30.06.24 SK – Snina / Rock pod Kamenom 02.07.24 HU – Budapest / Analog Music Hall 03.07.24 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse 06.07.24 IT – Genoa / Genova Summer Live 11.07.24 AT – Leoben / Area 53 12.07.24 DE – Bissingen / Wisdom Tooth Festival 13.07.24 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal 14.07.24 DE – Erfurt / From Hell 16.07.24 PL – Poznan / 2 Progi 17.07.24 PL – Krakow / Kwadrat 19/20.07.24 RO – Bucharest / Metalhead Meeting 03.08.24 FR – Saint Maurice de Gourdans / Sylak Open Air 11.08.24 UK – Derbyshire / Bloodstock Open Air 16.08.24 FR – Carhaix / Motocultor 17.08.24 BE – Oostkamp / ParkPop Oostkamp 23.-25.08.24 RO – Bistrita / WTF Rock Festival 27.08.24 DE – Cham / L.A. 28.08.24 NL – Utrecht / TivoliVredenburg 29.08.24 UK – London / The Underworld 30.08.24 UK – Manchester / Rebellion 31.08.24 UK – Swindon / Depravation Festival
AUSTRALIA, with CRADLE OF FILTH
24.09.24 – AU, Perth – Metro Fremantle 25.09.24 – AU, Adelaide – The Gov 27.09.24 – AU, Melbourne – 170 Russell 28.09.24 – AU, Sydney – The Metro 29.09.24 – AU, Brisbane – The Triffid
LATIN AMERICA
22.10.24 – MX, Monterrey – Café Iguana 23.10.24 – MX, Guadalajara – C3 Stage 24.10.24 – MX, Mexico City – Circo Volador 27.10.24 – CO, Bogota – Ace of Spades 29.10.24 – PE, Lima – Yield Rock 01.11.24 – BR, Curitiba – CWB Hall 02.11.24 – BR, Limeira – Mirage 03.11.24 – BR, São Paulo – Fabrique Club 07.11.24 – AR, Buenos Aires – Uniclub 08.11.24 – UY, Montevideo – Live Era 10.11.24 – CL, Santiago – CL. Rock
ÁNV RISING – EUROPE PT I’ supporting ELUVETIE 23.01.25: DK, Copenhagen – Amager Bio * 24.01.25: SWE, Gothenburg – Pustervik * 25.01.25: NO, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall * 26.01.25: SWE, Stockholm – Klubben Fryshuset * 28.01.25: FI, Helsinki – House Of Culture 29.01.25: FI, Turku – Logomo 30.01.25: FI, Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground 01.02.25: EST, Tallinn – Helitehas 02.02.25: LV, Riga – Palladium Riga 04.02.25: PL, Krakow – Klub Studio 07.02.25: GR, Thessaloniki – Principal Club Theater 08.02.25: GR, Athens – Gagarin 205 09.02.25: BG, Sofia – Joy Station 11.02.25: SLO, Ljublijana – Kino Siska 12.02.25: IT, Trezzo sull´Adda – Live Club ** 13.02.25: AT, Wörgl – Komma VZ 14.02.25: DE, Würzburg – Posthalle 15.02.25: DE, Jena – F-Haus 16.02.25: DE, Hannover – Capitol
* without INFECTED RAIN ** without AD INFINITUM
INFECTED RAIN are: Lena Scissorhands – Vocals Vidick – Guitar Alice Lane – Bass Eugeniu Voluta – Drums
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