The group was formed in 2008 by the guitarist Vadim "Vidick" Ozhog, the lead vocalist Elena Cataraga aka Lena Scissorhands, and the DJ Ivan Kristioglo aka DJ Kapa. They debuted on 3 August 2008 at a concert dedicated to Slayer. Later, on 8 August 2008, Infected Rain took part at a heavy metal festival in Crimea, named Red Alert. In late August, same year, they recorded their first demo CD composed of three songs ("With Me", "Parasite", and "No Idols"). Also, the group held a number of concerts in Chișinău and Ukraine.
Infected Rain took part at heavy metal festivals like Red Alert 2008, Metal Heads’ Mission 2009, RockHausen 2008/2009, Fuckin’FuckFest 3, Big Up! Urban Fest 2009 (where the band tooks the first place), and Forest Kap 2009/2010. In the summer of 2009 they released the "ЕР2009", composed of 6 songs (Judgmental Trap, Panika, No More, Escape, Go Away, and Homeless). The combination of female screaming, hard riffs and electronic samples brought to Infected Rain an individual style. In the winter of 2010 they shot their first video, for the song "Judgemental Trap". Then, the band held a number of concerts in Moldova and Romania. On 25 November 2011 the group released their first full-length album titled Asylum, and then the band went on a tour in Romania. In January 2012 was released the second video of the band, for the song "At The Bottom of The Bottle". In June 2012 Infected Rain has performed on the same stage with well-known bands like Mötley Crüe and Dimmu Borgir. In the summer of 2012 were released two songs with their videos: "Me Against You"(collaborating with Moldova Extreme Moto Cross), and "Stop Waiting". In the autumn of 2013 Infected Rain toured Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Bulgaria, as their first big tour. On 15 May 2014 they released a new full-length album titled Embrace Eternity. In the summer of 2014 the group took part at festivals like "FajtFest 2014" (in the Czech Republic), Maraton Festival, ROUTE68 SUMMERFEST and Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2014[11] in Romania, where it performed along with groups like Obituary, Behemoth, Sodom, Katatonia, The Agonist, and others. Then the band went into a two-months tour across 12 European countries to support their new album. Next year the band released the songs Serendipity, Intoxicating, Mold, and Fool the Gravity. On 20 April 2017 was released a new full-length album titled "86", as American English slang for getting rid of something, ejecting someone, or refusing service, which is also appeared to be the birth year of the lead vocalist Lena Sсissorhands (1986). The album features 11 tracks. The three albums were recorded in a Moldovan studio named Must Music, and were produced by Valentin Voluța and Infected Rain. The lyrics for Infected Rain songs are written by Lena Sсissorhands, and they are in English. The music is composed mainly by the guitarist Vidick, with contributions from all other members. As a female frontman, Lena was noted for her tattoos and her strong vocals. She is coached by New York-based Melissa Cross. For her style, Lena was named by local media "the most eccentric vocalist of Moldova".
On 4 May 2023, the band announced the departure of bass player Vladimir Babich, and guitar player Sergey Babich. At this date, it was also announced that a new bass player - Alice Lane will be joining the band.
Albums
2009: Judgemental Trap EP
2011: Asylum
2014: Embrace Eternity
2017: 86
2019: Endorphin
2022: Ecdysis
2023: The Devil's Dozen (Live)
Current members
Elena "Lena Scissorhands" Cataraga – vocals (2008–present)
Vadim "Vidick" Ojog – guitars (2008–present)
Eugen Voluta – drums (2012–present)
Alice Lane - bass (2023-present)
Homeless
Infected Rain Lyrics
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But you know what? I give you your revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
I can tell you a sub-story of a quiet little doll
She lived in the world without hope and control
Her father was absent never came home sober
I’ll tell you the truth this doll is my reflection
I’ll open my hart and I’ll give you my confession
Why?
I thought I died without a conclusion
But you know what? I give you your revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
You played with me like a doll
A doll without heart and soul
You told me “you’re my blood “
And what we do is very smart
You lied to me and made me suffer
You ruined me and used like a cover
I thought I died without conclusion
But you know what? I give you your revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
Now you’re gone, but I feel like in a nightmare
You’re not here, but I feel like you’re everywhere
I thought I died without conclusion
But you know what? I give you your revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
I paid for your sin
And now it hurts
But I can scream
I lost my mind, my family
I don’t want to cry
Because you’re my enemy
Why? Why? Homeless, useless, why? Why?
I thought I died without conclusion
But you know what? I give you your revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
Infected Rain's song "Homeless" describes the emotional turmoil and trauma that the singer has undergone. The lyrics talk about dying "without conclusion," but then the singer realizes that they will give their abuser a revolution. The "bloody acts" of the abuser have signed the singer forever, and they are like a "freak" removed from heaven, indicating feelings of isolation and abandonment.
The song then goes on to tell of a sub-story of a "quiet little doll" who lives in a world without hope and control. The doll's father is abusive and absent, causing her mother to suffer. In a twist, the singer reveals that the doll is their reflection, and they are opening their heart to give their confession. The abuser played with the singer like a doll without a heart and soul, telling them that they are "blood" and what they do is "smart." These lies caused the singer to suffer, and they feel like they paid for the abuser's sins.
Overall, "Homeless" is a powerful song that details the lasting effects of abuse and trauma. The imagery of the "quiet little doll" is haunting and evokes feelings of helplessness and despair. The repeated refrain of "I thought I died without conclusion, but you know what? I give you your revolution" is a powerful message of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I died without conclusion
I felt like my life had no meaning and purpose
But you know what? I give you your revolution
But now I realize that I have the power to change things and bring about a revolution
Your bloody acts signed me forever
Your violent actions have left a permanent mark on me
I’m like a freak removed from heaven
I feel like an outcast, someone who doesn't belong in this world
I can tell you a sub-story of a quiet little doll
I can share a personal story about a little girl who was once like me
She lived in the world without hope and control
She existed in a bleak world where she had no say over her life
Her father was absent never came home sober
Her father was never around, and when he was, he was always drunk
He destroyed her world and made her mother suffer
His destructive behavior ruined the little girl's world and caused her mother immense pain
I’ll tell you the truth this doll is my reflection
The little girl in this story is a reflection of me and what I went through
You played with me like a doll
You treated me like a toy, manipulating and controlling me at will
A doll without heart and soul
You stripped me of my humanity, leaving me empty and lifeless
You told me “you’re my blood “
You tried to connect with me by saying we were family
And what we do is very smart
You convinced me that our actions were cunning and clever
You lied to me and made me suffer
You deceived me, causing me immense pain and harm
You ruined me and used like a cover
You destroyed my life and used me as a way to hide your own misdeeds
Now you’re gone, but I feel like in a nightmare
Even though you're no longer in my life, I'm still haunted by the trauma you caused
You’re not here, but I feel like you’re everywhere
I can't escape the memories and the damage you inflicted on me, it's like you're still present in everything that I do
I paid for your sin
I suffered the consequences of your wrongdoing
And now it hurts
I'm still in pain and struggling to heal from the damage you caused
But I can scream
I have a voice, and I can speak out against the injustice done to me
I lost my mind, my family
You not only destroyed my mental health but also tore apart my family
I don’t want to cry
I don't want to give you the satisfaction of seeing me broken and crying
Because you’re my enemy
You are my adversary, and I will fight you with everything I have
Why? Why? Homeless, useless, why? Why?
Why did you make me feel lost and worthless, why did you take away everything from me?
Contributed by Olivia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.