Backstory:
Whopping Virus was formed in 2013, in the basement of an old, dilapidated house in Akron, Ohio. The initial members, lead guitarist Kip ‘Frenzy’ Franklin and drummer Arnold ‘Bash’ Bain, were college dropouts with a shared passion for music and an obsession with video games. Frenzy and Bash were soon joined by vocalist Ingrid ‘Storm’ Stenmark, an exchange student from Sweden, and bassist Gerry ‘Thump’ Thorne, who had just returned from a stint as a roadie in Europe. The band’s unusual name was inspired by a particularly challenging digital virus that Frenzy and Bash were battling on their gaming console during the band’s formation.
Storm’s powerful, melodic voice mixed with the raw energy of Frenzy’s guitar, the thumping basslines from Thump, and Bash’s energetic drumming quickly caught the attention of the local music scene. Soon, Whopping Virus found themselves in the midst of a rapidly growing fan base, eager for their unique blend of sound.
Genre:
Whopping Virus’s music can best be classified as Alternative Rock, with a hint of Electronic and Blues elements. They are known for their infectious rhythms, energetic performances, and meaningful, emotive lyrics.
Title:
“One Last Glitch”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G]Listening to the silence, one more [C]time
[D]Searching for the answers, no reason or [G]rhyme
[G]Caught in the matrix, lost in the [C]code
[D]Spinning down the spiral, on a lonely [G]road
(Chorus)
[G]One last glitch, in the system [D]deep
[C]One more stitch, in a wound so [G]steep
[G]One last fight, in this digital [D]night
[C]One more byte, before we take our [G]flight
(Verse 2)
[G]Pixels and patterns, binary [C]dreams
[D]Caught in a server, torn at the [G]seams
[G]Running on empty, in this cyber [C]maze
[D]Living for tomorrow, lost in the [G]haze
(Chorus)
[G]One last glitch, in the system [D]deep
[C]One more stitch, in a wound so [G]steep
[G]One last fight, in this digital [D]night
[C]One more byte, before we take our [G]flight
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is Lenny ‘Rocker’ Rogers. As a software engineer, Lenny found an immediate connection with Whopping Virus’s lyrics that often allude to the digital world. He was an early adopter of their music and has been an enthusiastic promoter of the band since their inception.
Testimonial: “Whopping Virus’s music speaks to my soul. Their unique blend of alternative rock and electronic music is nothing short of mesmerizing. They’ve been with me through thick and thin, providing the soundtrack to my life. I don’t just listen to Whopping Virus, I live it.” – Lenny ‘Rocker’ Rogers.