INFECTED RAIN Release Video For New Single "Stranger"

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!

Stream “Stranger”: https://orcd.co/infectedrain-stranger

The official music video is now premiering below!

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 G

06/04 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

06/05 - Mesa, AZ - The Rosetta Room

06/06 - Las Vegas, NV - Swan Dive

Tickets: https://www.infectedrain.com/tours/