Frome isn’t the usual kind of place you’d see on a tour poster and it’s easy to see why when you drive into the sleepy town. It’s a sentiment shared by an audience member in the Tree House, the sister venue of the town’s other venue, the Cheese and Grain (if there’s others, please let … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / The Empty Page – Tree House, Frome (26th April 2025)
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The Virginmarys drop video for “My Nettle” and confirm supports for April/May tour
Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album The House Beyond the Fires, Chesire’s finest, The Virginmarys, unveil the brand-new video for fan favourite “My Nettle”, out now. The high-energy track, already a standout on their latest record, is now getting a full visual push, hitting even harder with its deeply personal and explosive … Continue reading The Virginmarys drop video for “My Nettle” and confirm supports for April/May tour
Gig Review: Shaman’s Harvest + Blacktop Mojo / The Virginmarys – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham (8th March 2025)
If ever there’s been a more appropriately named tour than “About Time” for Shaman’s Harvest and Blacktop Mojo, then I’ve not seen it. Given they each have their own blend of classic and Southern rock alongside their own personal accoutrements, the UK is a prime target for touring. And after what seems like an age, … Continue reading Gig Review: Shaman’s Harvest + Blacktop Mojo / The Virginmarys – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham (8th March 2025)
The Virginmarys announce extensive UK tour schedule
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
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