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What Have We Done​.​.​.​? - EP

by Viral Strain

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    The full EP download also includes the front and back cover artwork from the physical CD edition, and the CD booklet in PDF format.
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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    CD edition of "What Have We Done...?"

    Comes in a standard jewel case with 6-page printed booklet, with cover artwork by Ben Cartwright and interior single artworks by Leigh Dignan. EP booklet design by Chris Ward.

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  • Full Digital Discography

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    releases

    Get all 7 Viral Strain releases available on Bandcamp and save 20%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Criminals in Disguise, What Have We Done...? - EP, Into the Cold, Brothers in Arms, A War of the Mind, Four Walls - EP, and It's Alright - EP. , and , .

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1.
Democracy... At its Finest 03:53
lyrics
Big bang, evolution, religion, war That’s the story so far that we’ve endured Give all we got, the world wants more All march to the grave, the rich and poor Are you tired of all the same bullshit? Can’t kill anyone whose asking for it Bend over backwards to keep the peace Tolerate everyone who’s fucking with me! It’s the beginning of the end The beginning of the end The beginning of the end Work hard get cash, what is it for? Can’t take it all with ya through death’s door No matter what, there is no cure Can’t bribe the Reaper that’s for sure When it’s time the crows will sing Be waiting for that bell to ring Doesn’t matter how high you pile that stack You’ve sold your time, can’t buy it back! It’s the beginning of the end The beginning of the end The beginning of the end
2.
Brothers in Arms 04:28
lyrics
You were once told in basic training Rely on those beside you Could not understand how those words Were there to guide you You land on the beach and you’re in Hell The enemy sounding the warning bell Thunder crash, your friends are dead Bullets are flying right past your head Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Are forged in battle Rifles cocked, drills are tight At your side day and night In the trenches watch your back You check left and right ready for attack Bear in mind where your brothers stand Mark your target for the upper hand And through the scope you see it all Watch them bleed and then watch them fall Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Are forged in battle Solo - Ben Over the top, surrounded by pain In no man’s land is it all in vain? Fighting to win or just to survive Holding a shot for the whites of their eyes Blood on the floor, blood on their mind Soldiers are falling down on either side Vehicles of war, machine gun death Cut them all down ‘til there’s no one left Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Are forged in battle
3.
Into the Cold 04:36
lyrics
Are you listening? Can you hear me now? Am I loud enough to cut through the crowd? Are you listening? Don’t you understand? Am I meant to let you just bite my hand? Are you listening? I am not your pet I am sick of you making me regret Are you listening? Can you feel me now? I am strong enough, you won’t break me down! What to do, what can I say? What if I walk away? Should I leave and disappear? Or should I stay and face the fear? Is it true I’m on my own? What if I walk alone? I'm pushed away, you made me go You forced me out into the cold Solo - Chris Are you listening? Don’t care what you’ve got You’re a failure, something that I’m not Are you listening? Now you’ve had your chance I am tired of all your ignorance Are you listening? Don’t trust what you see I won’t be your pawn, the truth is clear to me Are you listening? Why do you pretend? No it’s not alright, this is how it ends! What to do, what can I say? What if I walk away? Should I leave and disappear? Or should I stay and face the fear? Is it true I’m on my own? What if I walk alone? I'm pushed away, you made me go You forced me out into the cold Solo - Ben
4.
A War of the Mind 04:18
lyrics
Another new battlefield, a chemical war A science experiment taken too far Carving out history no matter the cost There is no viable cure for what has been lost Surrounded by enemies they cannot find The memories of evil deeds play on their mind No point in hiding now, they’ve already seen There is no time to repent, no one’s hands are clean Here comes a new regime, it's time to defend The nightmare repeats itself, oh when will it end? Surrounded by enemies they cannot find The memories of evil deeds play on their mind A war of the mind, of the chemical kind A war of the mind, of the chemical kind Solo - Chris Surrounded by enemies they cannot find The memories of evil deeds play on their mind No time for sympathy out on their own Can't trust who they once fought for They're all alone A war of the mind, of the chemical kind A war of the mind, of the chemical kind
5.
Danger to Society 03:30
lyrics
Born and raised in such decay No escaping from their wicked ways From day one, blink and it’s gone Can’t shake the feeling you’re the only one Panic attack, when you look back No denying it ‘cause it’s a fact A new nightmare, devil may care You’re convinced that your life’s not fair Another fight, a constant blight, No understanding of wrong or right Insanity, profanity Just a danger to society Truth be told you’ve sold your soul No one can hear you scream out in the cold Shuffling half dead, fucked in the head You’ve never listened to a word they said Another fight, a constant blight, No understanding of wrong or right Insanity, profanity Just a menace to society No chance at birth, no chance at life From first breath to your last night Climb up and prepare to fight It all begins at adult height Keep climbing, don’t ever stop ‘Cause If you do then you’re gonna drop They push you hard, you push back You’ll always be under attack Solo - Ben

about

'What Have We Done...?' is the first new music from Manchester based hard rock/metal band Viral Strain since 'Four Walls' in 2019 and is the culmination of three years hard work - relentlessly rehearsing, touring, writing, and finally recording.

The EP comprises of three new songs, and two re-recordings of earlier material. This release is also the first to feature drummer Luke Elwick who joined the band after the release of 'Four Walls' in late 2019.

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released April 26, 2023

Music and lyrics by Viral Strain. Released by Rat Snarl VII.
Additional backing vocals by Luke Helstrip and Anna-Leigh Ault.
EP artwork by Ben Cartwright. EP design by Chris Ward.
Produced by Luke Helstrip at Tapestry Arts, Bradford, UK.

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Viral Strain Manchester, UK

Viral Strain is a four-piece hard rock/metal band from Manchester, UK.

Drawing from a diverse range of influences and mixing elements of metal, punk, and blues, the band pride themselves on offering something for everyone.

Viral Strain is:
Chris Ward - Vocals/Guitar
Ben Cartwright - Guitar
Matt Ault - Bass
Luke Elwick - Drums ... more

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