Viral was a one man project started on February 1st 2005. Originally the style was raw melodic black metal, but as time went on, progressive and more varied elements were woven to the formula. Viral released Antediluvian Hunger on 12th of September 2008. Members Timo Komulainen was the only member. Influences Both older and newer metal, from Dimmu Borgir all the way to Metallica. Others include Cradle of Filth, Megadeth, Hecate Enthroned, Children of Bodom and Symphony X to name a few.