FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUGAR VIRUS UNLEASHES DARK, SOUTHERN-INFUSED HORROR METAL WITH NEW ALBUM KILL THE MESSENGER – OUT OCTOBER 2, 2025 VIA SPOOKY HEAVEN RECORDS
FFO: Danzig, Black Sabbath, Ramones
Genre: Horror Punk Doom Metal
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Central Georgia – Southern horror metal veterans SUGAR VIRUS return from the crypt with their third full-length studio album, KILL THE MESSENGER, set for release on October 2, 2025 via Spooky Heaven Records.
Originally formed in 1992 under the name The Fiends, SUGAR VIRUS has spent over three decades evolving their signature sound — a crushing, macabre fusion of horror punk, doom metal, and southern-fried thrash. Led by founding vocalist Jason Virus, whose unmistakable voice channels the crooning menace of Elvis Presley, 70s-era Glenn Danzig, and Billy Milano, the band continues to haunt listeners with unrelenting riffs and blood-soaked grooves.
The upcoming album KILL THE MESSENGER is a 100% DIY effort — written, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jason Virus himself. The record stays true to the band’s horror roots while pushing further into doom-laden territory, echoing influences from Danzig, Black Sabbath, and the raw energy of The Ramones.
SUGAR VIRUS’ current lineup includes:
Jason Virus – Vocals
Spenser Lewis – Guitar
The Timmy Vancura – Guitar
Joshua Jackson – Bass
Tyler Mathis – Drums
With a career that spans 11 independent releases and two prior full-length albums, KILL THE MESSENGER marks a new chapter of darkness for the band — dripping with dread, distortion, and the twisted southern charm that has made them a cult favorite in the underground horror metal scene.
Prepare to be infected.
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Label: Spooky Heaven Records
Release Date: October 2, 2025
Album: Kill the Messenger
Genre: Horror Punk Doom Metal
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