Ultimately hailing from the bay area, Viral Sun has emerged with their self titled debut LP, carving their unique path through the landscape of hardcore and heavy punk rock. Formed by members of renowned bands such as Capsule and Torche, Viral Sun is not merely a supergroup but a defiant force seeking to dismantle the structural norms that have long governed modern rock and roll. With an arsenal of genre-spanning influences, Viral Sun's journey begins with a shared vision among its members and a desire to channel they vast musical backgrounds into something extraordinary. Drawing inspiration from the rebellious ethos of punk, the band cleverly intertwines elements of heavy metal, hardcore and post-punk, creating a mosaic, reflecting a love for diverse sounds while refusing to be pigeonholed.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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Audioengine A2 Plus
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Denon DP-400
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Aeon Gods Reborn To Light
Scarlet Records
March 20, 2026 -
RAYE This Music May Contain Hope [2xLP]
Human Re Sources
March 27, 2026 -
Paul Weller Weller At The BBC, Vol. 2 [3xLP]
Warner Records/Parlophone
April 24, 2026 -
Manchester Orchestra Union Chapel London England (Aqua)
Universal UK
March 27, 2026 -
Guns N' Roses Nothin' / Atlas (Canary Yellow 7")
Geffen
April 3, 2026 -
Wesley Joseph Forever Ends Someday
Secretly Canadian
April 10, 2026 -
Grant Butler Murmurs (Silver)
355 Recordings
April 3, 2026 -
Gong Bright Spirit
Kscope
March 13, 2026 -
New German Cinema Pain Will Polish Me (Green)
Felte Records
March 27, 2026 -
Tomora Come Closer (White)
Capitol
April 17, 2026 -
Protoje Art of Acceptance [2xLP]
Diggers Factory
April 17, 2026 -
TV Star Music for Heads (Blue)
Father / Daughter Rec
April 24, 2026 -
Chris Brain Red Sun Rising (Red)
Big Sun Records
May 1, 2026 -
Varials Where The Light Leaves
Fearless Records
March 13, 2026