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Sugar Virus’ Kill the Messenger Out Now – 4-Star Review From Rue Morgue Magazine

Central Georgia – Horror punk doom metal legends SUGAR VIRUS have officially unleashed their third full-length album, Kill the Messenger , now available via Spooky Heaven Records . The album has already earned critical praise, receiving a 4-star review from Rue Morgue Magazine , which lauded the band’s “doom-laden, Danzig-lite, rocky punk” and highlighted standout tracks like “Rise of Dracula,” “Sugar Virus,” and “Old School Shock.”

“ This is pure horror metal that fuels its eerie and thematically haunting tracks with just enough melody ,” writes AVL from Rue Morgue, capturing the band’s signature blend of southern-fried doom, horror punk theatrics, and melodic menace.

Frontman Jason Virus delivers his iconic low, ghoul-like vocals while the band’s riffs channel influences from Danzig, Black Sabbath, and early ’90s alt-metal. With over three decades in the scene, SUGAR VIRUS continues to evolve their dark, cinematic sound with each release.

The current lineup:

Jason Virus – Vocals
Spenser Lewis – Guitar
The Timmy Vancura – Guitar
Joshua Jackson – Bass
Tyler Mathis – Drums

Kill the Messenger is a 100% DIY creation, written, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jason Virus, marking the band’s heaviest and most atmospheric chapter yet. Fans can also catch their latest video, “His Name is Father,” showcasing the album’s eerie, southern-infused horror metal.

Listen now and experience the terror: https://sugarvirus.hearnow.com/

For press inquiries, interviews, or promo requests, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Label: Spooky Heaven Records
Release Date: Out Now
Album: Kill the Messenger
Genre: Horror Punk Doom Metal

Check out the magazine here: https://rue-morgue.com/subscriptions/

📺 Watch the video for “His Name is Father” now

Follow SUGAR VIRUS:

https://www.facebook.com/sugarvirus
https://www.instagram.com/sugar_virus_/
https://www.youtube.com/@SPOOKYHEAVENRECORDS
https://sugarvirus.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/44r1bYblz6Io0IPV3OzuFX
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sugar-virus/550868056
https://sugarvirus.bandcamp.com/album/kill-the-messenger
https://sugarvirus.hearnow.com/

Contact: jasonvirus@hotmail.com