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!

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.”

“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

Infected Rain is:
Elena “Lena Scissorhands“ Cataraga – Vocals
Vadim “Vidick“ Ozhog – Guitars
Alice Lane Pandini – Bass
Eugene Voluta – Drums