In April 2025 The Virginmarys embark on their most extensive tour of the UK to date, bringing their new album The House Beyond The Fires to all corners of the UK. This spiky, punk rock fuelled duo are a formidable force with a raw live energy that is almost unbeatable: a live show not to … Continue reading The Virginmarys announce extensive UK tour schedule
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Gig Review: The Virginmarys / Torus – The Attic, Glasgow (4th November 2024)
It’s been three whole days since the release of The Virginmarys’ latest stupendous opus, The House Beyond the Fires and after shows in Macclesfield and Nottingham, they’re finally back in their beloved Glasgow, ready to headline it for the first time in two years and back in The Attic. There’s already a long queue by … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / Torus – The Attic, Glasgow (4th November 2024)
Video Interview: Ally Dickaty of The Virginmarys
It's been a couple of years since I last interviewed The Virginmarys and a whole lot has happened since then. Vocalist and guitarist, Ally Dickaty discusses their upcoming album, The House Beyond the Fires, the special meaning behind its name, touring with Sisters of Mercy, their King of Conflict anniversary shows and a whole lot … Continue reading Video Interview: Ally Dickaty of The Virginmarys
Album Review: The Virginmarys – The House Beyond the Fires
It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since Northern Sun Sessions, The Virginmarys’ last album. A lot has changed in their world since then and since the release of The Devil Keeps Coming EP in 2022. It’s not been an easy journey for Ally Dickaty and Danny Dolan but then again, nothing worthwhile is. … Continue reading Album Review: The Virginmarys – The House Beyond the Fires
Gig Review: Ugly Kid Joe / The Virginmarys – Zumhof, Birmingham (27th August 2024)
Five months ago when Ugly Kid Joe and The Virginmarys wrapped up their tour in Glasgow, I said the following: They’re back on UK shores later this year for a festival appearance so fingers crossed they’re able to squeeze in a one-off somewhere (and bring The Virginmarys along for the ride!) because it’ll be the … Continue reading Gig Review: Ugly Kid Joe / The Virginmarys – Zumhof, Birmingham (27th August 2024)
Gig Review: Ugly Kid Joe / The Virginmarys – Slay, Glasgow (27th March 2024)
I’ve said it the last time I saw tonight’s headliners, Mosh has admitted it in a previous review but Ugly Kid Joe aren’t a regular feature of my listening habits but every time they hit the UK, you can bet I’m there because they never fail to entertain. Now on their final leg of their … Continue reading Gig Review: Ugly Kid Joe / The Virginmarys – Slay, Glasgow (27th March 2024)