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Self proclaimed power rock duo, The Virginmarys return kicking and screaming with ‘My Nettle’ the fourth single taken from their The House Beyond The Fires studio album, released on November 1st 2024 which I had the pleasure of reviewing it for Planetmosh, and ‘My Nettle’ is one of the more full on in your face tracks taken from it.
This flesh ripping song to me, takes no prisoners as this fist fighting starter and finisher stomps and spits venom for four furious minutes of piss and vinegar spleen venting roars!
Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album The House Beyond The Fires, Macclesfield’s finest, The Virginmarys, unveil the brand-new video for fan favourite “My Nettle”, out now.
Frontman Ally Dickaty states, “My Nettle is a love song about a fearless writer, journalist and poet who uses words as weapons and truth as armour. In an age where honesty is less valuable and poetry obsolete, her authenticity and conviction have been inspiring me for the last two years and though her words sting my skin from time to time, I’m proud that she’s my love.”
Following the success of The House Beyond The Fires, The Virginmarys hit the road in April 2025 for their biggest ever headline tour, covering 18 dates across the UK and Ireland.
Known for their incendiary live energy, the band will be bringing their explosive set to some of the best independent venues in the country, with support from Kit Trigg and The Empty Page on select dates.
The House Beyond The Fires is the band’s first album since they reformed as a two piece in 2021, teaming up with Dave Draper to produce the drums and guitars (Terrorvision, The Wildhearts) and Karl Daniel Lidén from Sweden for the mix and mastering – an instant go-to after hearing his work (Dozer, Greenleaf) and this approach has certainly paid off.
The album carries a deep personal significance for the band as Ally tells us:“This album is a tribute to Danny’s Dad, Tommy Dolan, who passed away last year. It’s difficult to articulate how much he meant to us and how deep the grief runs within all who loved him. The LP is a direct reference to his notorious shop, The House of Fires; it felt fitting to make a direct reference to his love, support and influence in the album title.”
The House Beyond The Fires album track listing :-
- WHITE KNUCKLE RIDING
- THERE AIN’T NO FUTURE
- WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN
- YOU’RE A KILLER
- TRIPPIN’ NEW YORK CITY
- MY NETTLE
- LIES LIES LIES
- NORTHWEST COAST
- WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
- DANCE TO THE CITY
See Virginmarys Live:
APRIL/MAY 2025
24.04 – Liverpool, Arts Club Loft
25.04 – Swansea, Sin City
26.04 – Frome, Tree House
30.04 – Preston, The Ferret
01.05 – Sheffield, Corporation
02.05 – Hull, The Welly 2
03.05 – Stockton-On-Tees, KU Stockton
04.05 – Kirriemuir, Bonfest
07.05 – Southend-On-Sea, Chinnery’s
08.05 – Tunbridge Wells, The Forum
09.05 – Bedford, Esquires
10.05 – Leicester, Duffy’s Bar
11.05 – Oxford, The Bullingdon
14.05 – Kingston Upon Thames, The Fighting Cocks
15.05 – Cheltenham, Frog & Fiddle
16.05 – Plymouth, The Junction
17.05 – Bridgwater, Cobblestones
The Virginmarys band info :-
The Virginmarys band personnel :-
Ally Dickaty – Guitar/Lead Vocals.
Danny Dolan – Drums.
