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INFECTED RAIN POURED DOWN SOME MODERN METAL MAYHEM MADNESS AT THE WORLD FAMOUS WHISKY A GO GO FOR THEIR MUTATION PHASE 2026 U.S. TOUR., BY DON MARCELO

Hard and heavy sounds of Metal was the theme once again at the World Famous Whisky A Go Go on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, featuring the headliner of the night with the infectious metal sounds and performance of INFECTED RAIN. Along with this great band from Moldova, INFECTED RAIN had four opening acts and one…

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Hard and heavy sounds of Metal was the theme once again at the World Famous Whisky A Go Go on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, featuring the headliner of the night with the infectious metal sounds and performance of INFECTED RAIN. Along with this great band from Moldova, INFECTED RAIN had four opening acts and one support act who toured with them for their U.S. TOUR and that band is STITCHED UP HEART. Both bands were hard on this night! Both bands played great, loud and hard and infectious! And both bands are led by two powerful female vocalists, Lena Scissorhands of INFECTED RAIN and Mixi of STITCHED UP HEART.

Written by Don Marcelo

Promotional poster for the 'Mutation Phase in the US 2026' tour by Infected Rain, featuring a woman in vintage attire with flowers in her hair, seated in a dimly lit room, along with a list of tour dates and locations.

STITCHED UP HEART – THE SUPPORT ACT ON THIS TOUR

Getting to the music venue can be tough during a work week in Los Angeles due to traffic and the amount of cars on the road. A 15 mile ride can sometimes take me an hour and a half to two hours, so I made the decision to miss the other opening acts and made sure I got to the venue in time for my assignment for the last two bands of the night.

Arriving just before the end of the set of the 4th opening band, I was able to place myself perfectly up front and on stage for STITCHED UP HEART. What a delight to finally see and hear this great American Rock Band that was formed back in 2010 by Alecia “Mixi” Demner. Her dynamic voice and great stage presence, along with her band of course, came in as no surprise for those who have seen the band play LIVE on stage before, but first time for me and I’ve only seen them on YouTube. Known for their hard and heavy riffs, blending alternative rock with heavy hard metal rock with some hints of goth, the band’s raw and aggressive sounds got the audience pumped up for the headliner. Mixi’s powerful vocals and growls were clean, crisp, harsh, sharp, melodic, and on point. The band complemented Mixi’s great energy and voice, fully engaging with the audience all throughout the night with a lot of fist bumping with their fans. The energy was non-stop from beginning to end, intense and adrenaline to the max. STITCHED UP HEART gave an A+ performance that was memorable which in turn wetted the palates of the crowd for INFECTED RAIN.

FOLLOW STITCHED UP HEART on all their socials for more great music and find out more about them.

Stitched Up Heart links

https://stitchedupheart.org

PHOTO GALLERY OF STITCHED UP HEART

Photo Gallery of the performance by © Don Marcelo Photography 2026

A drummer performing on stage, playing a drum set with focus and energy. The drummer is wearing a black cap and a t-shirt with a pink graphic design. The background features dim lighting with blue and purple hues.
A young drummer energetically playing a drum kit on stage, showcasing enthusiasm while wearing a black t-shirt and a cap.
A drummer performing on stage, concentrating while playing the drums, wearing a black cap and a black t-shirt with a graphic design.
A musician with long dark hair performs on stage, holding a distinctive electric guitar in a dramatic lighting setup featuring red and blue hues.
A musician on stage playing an electric guitar with a dramatic expression, dressed in dark clothing amidst dim lighting.
Close-up of a musician playing a bass guitar on stage, with dramatic lighting and a focused expression.
A musician passionately playing an electric guitar on stage, surrounded by dramatic red lighting.
A musician performing on stage, playing an electric guitar with dramatic lighting in the background.
Musician playing electric bass guitar on stage with dramatic lighting and energetic movement.
A musician playing a black bass guitar under stage lights, wearing a black cap and jacket.
A performer with long, teal-highlighted hair is passionately singing on stage, surrounded by dramatic red lighting. The person is dressed in a black mesh outfit and has a fierce expression.
A female vocalist with blue hair performs passionately on stage, surrounded by smoke and dramatic lighting.
A vocalist passionately performing on stage, holding a microphone and wearing a black mesh top with long, wavy hair in a dimly lit venue.
A performer with teal hair singing into a microphone on stage, illuminated by green lighting.
A smiling musician with long blue hair performs on stage, holding a unique, angular electric guitar under colorful stage lights.
A performer with long teal hair sings passionately into a microphone on stage, wearing a black outfit with mesh details and body art.
A performer with long wavy hair and a microphone engages with a fan reaching out with a hand, set in a dimly lit concert environment.
A performer with long teal hair sings into a microphone on stage, surrounded by smoke and dramatic lighting.
A performer with teal hair wearing a fishnet top and a black skirt, singing into a microphone with a dramatic pose on stage, illuminated by red lighting.
A performer with long teal hair, wearing a black fishnet top and a sheer skirt, gestures dramatically while singing on stage in a red-lit environment.
A singer with long teal hair and intricate tattoos performs passionately on stage holding a microphone.
A singer with blue hair performs on stage, holding a microphone and wearing a black mesh top and skirt, surrounded by red smoke.
A female singer performing passionately on stage, engaging with a male musician as they fist bump during a live concert.
A female singer with long, vibrant blue hair dramatically performs on stage, with energetic movement and a striking outfit. In the background, a guitarist is visible, contributing to the lively rock concert atmosphere.
A bassist performing on stage with dramatic lighting, while a vocalist with blue hair gestures to the audience in the background.
A female vocalist passionately singing on stage under dramatic lighting, with a male guitarist in the background.
A musician passionately playing a bass guitar on stage with dramatic green lighting, while a female vocalist stands in the background, singing.
A musician passionately playing a guitar on stage under green lighting, with another band member visible in the background.


INFECTED RAIN – THE HEADLINER

When the lights finally dimmed down once again after STITCHED UP HEART’s set and fog filled the air inside the music venue, the crowd got excited once again. Then the band came down from the stairs above and marched their way onto the center stage with their fists high above their shoulders to greet the audience. Then the music came and the mayhem started.

Fronted by female vocalist, Lena Scissorhands, her dark elegant presence and powerful vibrant vocals and aggressive screams left an intense emotional reaction with the  audience that was felt throughout the entire evening. Lena is supported by the great talents of her bandmates which includes Vadim “Vidick” Ojog on lead guitar, Eugene Voluta on drums, and recent member Alice Lane on bass. Together they are INFECTED RAIN. Along with the venue’s vibrant lights and dark surroundings and fog filled stage, the band’s strong and versatile showmanship and unique sounds created an immersive atmosphere all throughout the evening with the audience often seen moshing and head banging along with the members of INFECTED RAIN. Lena’s great leadership skills and charm led to the best highlight of the evening where she got the audience to crowd surf at this very restrictive music venue where oftentimes if an audience member crowd surfs, he/she might end up getting kicked out. But thanks to Lena’s charm, the fans who participated in crowd surfing didn’t get kicked out. And The Whisky A Go Go were kind enough to let this pass through. But if a person does stage dive, he/she automatically gets kicked out as there are signs everywhere telling fans “IF YOU STAGE DIVE, YOU GO HOME.”

A warning sign reading 'Caution Laser In Use' next to a message that says 'If you stage dive, you go home' on a staircase in a venue. Below, a schedule of upcoming performances is visible.

Their relentless non-stop aggressive energy and performance, their intense and dark and beautiful sounds of loud metal, along with Lena’s strong command to get the audience to participate with them will leave an indelible mark in one’s life when one sees them LIVE on stage.

The band is currently at the end of their U.S. tour as I write this. But INFECTED RAIN will be on tour in Europe this summer. CHECK OUT their website for their next MUTATION PHASE 2026 TOUR. https://www.infectedrain.com/tours/

FOLLOW INFECTED RAIN on all their socials for some killer sounds of modern metal, melodic and hard, and check out INFECTED RAIN’s website to find out more about them. https://www.infectedrain.com/about-us/

Infected Rain links

https://www.infectedrain.com

PHOTO GALLERY OF INFECTED RAIN

Photo Gallery of the performance by © Don Marcelo Photography 2026

Silhouette of a musician with dreadlocks playing an electric guitar under dramatic lighting.
A guitarist with long dreadlocks jumps mid-performance while playing an electric guitar, with a dramatic lighting setup and a drum set visible in the background.
A guitarist performs energetically on stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting, with a crowd member's hand reaching up in the foreground.
A musician passionately playing an electric guitar on stage, with long dreadlocks flying in the air, under dramatic lighting.
A musician with long dreadlocks performing energetically on stage, holding a guitar with vibrant stage lighting in the background.
A performer with long, dreadlocked hair playing a guitar on stage, surrounded by colorful lighting effects and a vibrant atmosphere.
A guitarist with long dreadlocks performs energetically on stage, captured from a low angle, with vibrant stage lights illuminating the scene.
A guitarist performing passionately on stage, with long hair flowing as they play an electric guitar under bright stage lights.
A musician performing passionately on stage with dreadlocks, illuminated by dramatic red lighting.
A performer with long, dreadlocked hair in mid-motion during a live concert, captured in black and white with dramatic lighting effects.
A performer with long dreadlocks singing on stage, surrounded by smoke and colorful lighting in a music venue.
A performer with long, colorful dreadlocks passionately headbanging on stage, with dramatic lighting in the background.
A performer with long, green hair is in mid-motion on stage, surrounded by dramatic lighting and a drum set in the background.
A performer with long, dreadlocked hair and intricate tattoos passionately singing into a microphone on stage, with dramatic lighting in the background.
A performer with long, flowing hair is energetically singing into a microphone on stage, surrounded by dramatic lighting and a lively atmosphere.
A vocalist performing on stage with long, blonde dreadlocks flying as they sing into a microphone, with vibrant stage lighting in the background.
A performer with long, orange hair passionately singing into a microphone on stage, dressed in a black and red outfit against a dark background.
Singer with long, curly hair performing on stage, holding a microphone and gesturing passionately, illuminated by stage lights.
A performer with long, flowing hair is passionately singing on stage, holding a microphone. The scene is illuminated with red lighting, highlighting their tattoos and dynamic movement.
A performer with long, flowing hair moves energetically on stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting beams in a vibrant concert setting.
A performer with long, decorated hair and intricate body art, dressed in a flowing dark gown, captured mid-motion on stage with dramatic lighting.
A performer singing on stage, dressed in a dark gown, with dramatic lighting and smoke effects creating an intense atmosphere.
A performer with long orange hair and intricate tattoos on their arms forms a heart shape with their hands on stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting.
A crowded venue with people socializing and engaging, some have intense expressions while others appear to be enjoying the atmosphere. Photographers capture the moment in the background.
Caution sign indicating a laser in use alongside instructions stating 'If you stage dive, you go home'.
A lively crowd of concert-goers enjoying a music performance, with people dancing and celebrating in a dimly lit venue.
A vibrant crowd enjoying live music in a dimly lit venue, with people dancing and socializing around the stage area.
A performer being lifted on stage by two members of the crowd during a live concert, with band equipment and lighting visible in the background.
A performer with long, vibrant orange dreadlocks interacts with a crowd at a live concert, reaching out towards excited fans who are reaching back.
A crowd engages with performers at a concert, with two men assisting a woman being pulled towards the stage. The atmosphere is energetic, highlighted by colorful stage lights.
A performer is lifted by two crew members during a live concert, with an audience member reaching out towards them.
A crowd at a concert assists a person climbing onto the stage, amid a lively atmosphere with bright lights.
A performer is being lifted by two stagehands while crowds reach out in excitement at a concert.
A lively concert scene with a crowd engaging with the performers on stage, one performer is being lifted by fans while another is seen playing an instrument in the background.
Musicians performing on stage with dramatic lighting, one with long yellow hair and tattoos, and another with black hair. Audience hands are raised in response.
A performer reaching out to fans in a concert setting, with hands reaching up from the crowd, creating an engaging interaction. The image is in black and white, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere.
A drummer performing on stage in a dimly lit venue with a background featuring the text 'Whisky A Go Go' and a graphic of a woman.
A musician performing on stage, holding drumsticks above his head with dramatic lighting in the background.
A drummer performing on stage with drums and cymbals under stage lighting, with a backdrop that reads 'Whisky a Go Go'.
A drummer performing on stage, surrounded by drum kits and cymbals, with a 'Whisky a Go Go' banner in the background.
A female bassist performing on stage with long hair flying, illuminated by green stage lights. She is dressed in black and playing a unique bass guitar, with a blurred band setup in the background.
A guitarist performing on stage, holding the guitar high while wearing black leather pants, with dramatic lighting in the background.
A female bass guitarist performing passionately on stage with green lighting and dramatic hair movement.
A female bassist performing on stage with green lighting, her hair flowing as she plays with intensity.
A musician energetically jumping in mid-air while playing a bass guitar, with dramatic lighting effects in the background.
A musician jumping while playing a bass guitar on stage, with bright lights and a dramatic atmosphere.
A bassist performing on stage with dramatic lighting effects in the background.
A female bassist passionately performing on stage, with her hair flying and focused expression, surrounded by stage lights.
Black and white image of a live music performance with a vocalist in the foreground wearing a flowy outfit and making hand gestures, accompanied by musicians on instruments and illuminated by stage lights.
A live music performance featuring a band on stage with dramatic lighting effects; a vocalist with long hair gestures towards the audience, while band members play instruments in the background.

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