Lena Scissorhands, given name Elena Cataraga, and Infected Rain are from Moldova. Lena, and guitarist Vadim "Vidick" Ojog, formed the band in 2008. They are the only original members left. A 5 piece for most of their career, now a 4 piece since the Babich brothers(longtime bassist and guitarist) left in 2023, the bass was replaced by Alice Lane, the guitar was not. Lena has worked as a makeup artist and trained as a hair stylist, that's where her nickname come from. Seen a couple interviews with her, she is a sweetheart, very nice person. Song is the 3rd single from the 6th album, Time. Album released earlier this year. Some suggestions , if you would like to hear more from them, "Mold", "Back Gold", and "The Realm of Chaos" feat Heidi Shepherd (Butcher Babbies).
The whole album is actually a concept, about time, and how we choose to spend it. I hope you continue to explore her work. She's very multifaceted. Storm is a song that she does with 100% cleans.
In 2023, they filmed and uploaded an entire, big production, virtual concert called Devil's Dozen, as a gift to fans. Her interviews are fascinating. She's super bright, speaks 5 languages, is vegan, and loves tiny dogs. She's the one that made me understand the difference between musical inspirations and musical influences. They are not interchangeable.
It's about someone ripping your heart out, and realizing that you let them do it. She had an actual panic attack at the end, when she thought she had ruined the shot, after all of the hard work of filming. The director decided to keep filming and use it. She believes the heaviness of being on an actual autopsy table also contributed.
Been listening to her since 2012. She is my favorite of all time. Everyone is different. Not everyone agrees with me and that's how it should be. She is the best though 😉
