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)
Storm
Infected Rain Lyrics
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Walking in the night, I'm trying to find you
Waiting for the storm to pass so I can find you.
Walking into the night, I'm trying to find you
Walking into the night! so I can find you.
The ice beneath my feet is breaking, i'm going under!
The freezing water is swallowing me, I'm going under!
The freezing water is swallowing me, swallowing me!
I want to scream into the ocean,
Hear it echo, hear it sunder!
Then sink back into the ocean.
Feel the pain rise up to the skies
Awakening the thunder.
Walking into the night,
Waiting for the storm to pass.
It's hard to move, come find me!
It's hard to breathe, please save me!
The ice beneath my feet is breaking,
The freezing water is swallowing me,
I'm going under!
Walking into the night
I'm going under!
The lyrics of Infected Rain's "Storm" speak of a person's desperate attempt to find someone. The person is walking into the night, trying to find their way towards his/her destination in the midst of a storm. They are waiting for the storm to pass so they can see and find where they need to go. In the process, the ice beneath their feet breaks and they fall into the freezing water. They want to scream into the ocean and feel the pain rise up to the skies, awakening the thunder.
The song's lyrics evoke themes of desperation, fear, and helplessness. The individual is searching and yearning for that special someone or something but is being hindered by the volatile environment. The storms and coldness around them represent the challenges and obstacles that we face as we try to find what we're looking for. The urgency in the lyrics suggests that the person's quest is a matter of life or death, encapsulating the harsh reality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking into the night!
I am venturing out into the unknown, seeking what I desire the most.
The ice beneath my feet is breaking, i'm going under!
I am facing a difficult situation that is causing me to falter and fail.
I want to scream into the ocean, Hear it echo, hear it sunder!
I need to release my frustrations and let my voice be heard, even if it feels like no one is listening.
Then sink back into the ocean. Feel the pain rise up to the skies Awakening the thunder.
After expressing my emotions, I need to return to a place of calmness and let the storm within me run its course.
Walking into the night, Waiting for the storm to pass.
I am enduring a tumultuous phase and hoping for it to end soon so that I can move on.
It's hard to move, come find me! It's hard to breathe, please save me!
I am struggling and need someone to offer me guidance and support to get through this hardship.
The freezing water is swallowing me, I'm going under!
The challenges I am facing are causing me to feel overwhelmed and suffocated.
Walking into the night. I'm going under!
Despite my efforts and struggles, I am still sinking deeper into the darkness and uncertainty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELENA CATARAGA, VADIM OJOG
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Horror-Core
I love so much that you can hear her accent in her vocals when she sings, screams. It beautiful. She's legit beauty. 💯
Sen Crow
You have No idea! 🤪⭐⭐
M. Sazami
In love with Lena's vocal diversity, too talented!!!!
Chucky
Lena has such a diverse vocal range. She's very talented
1111Vidar1988
Творчество INFECTED RAIN - многогранно!!!! Чувства невозможно передать! Лучшая группа на свете!
adry bennington
Que canción más hermosa un talento increíble el de lenna como cantante más canciones así harían la banda aún más grande 😌😌✨✨✨🎵🎵🎵🎵
Lilnasty 2988
Her voice is absolutely beautiful!!
Dirk Stevens
this song could save our planet , open your hearts , so much love
Rob Stafford
Nice to have a track where Lena gets to show off her melodic chops a little. She almost is channeling Amy Lee on this song. I really like the lyrics too. They make me think of a dream sequence. So glad I stumbled onto this band!
Jeffrey Swanger
Lena always sounds like an angel 👼 Very well done.