Moldovan progressive modern metal band Infected Rain are firing on all cylinders after the release of their new album, Ecdysis, their fifth full-length studio album. Led by frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, Infected Rain has put forth 12 tracks of molten progressive metal, kicking off with “Postmortem Pt. 1,” a tune rife with symphonic imagery and led with both clean and unclean vocals, setting the tone for the album. Elements of nu metal, metalcore, and symphonic rock are present throughout, with Scissorhands alternating her vocal style from unclean to clean and back again on almost every song. Although there isn’t a lot of variety, “Fighter” sees the band pulling off several time changes and a haunting breakdown, while “Longing” highlights Scissorhands’ powerful delivery and ability to emote through it. “The Realm of Chaos,” with guest vocals from Butcher Babies’ Heidi Shepherd, stands out as the best track along with “Everlasting Lethargy” and “These Walls,” all of which are lumped together in the middle of the disc. “Goodbye” offers the biggest departure as the mood is decidedly ethereal, but they return to form with “Never The Same” and album closer “Postmortem Pt. 2.” Overall, Ecdysis shows a band that, after nearly a decade and a half together, have figured out who they are and are unapologetic about it. Full of energy, fantastic vocals, and superior musicianship, this is one that most metal fans should enjoy, but its lack of diversity will also make it one that could easily be forgotten.