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

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)

I’ve said it the last time I saw tonight’s headliners, Mosh has itted 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)

It’s that time of year again where we reflect on the year that was and look to what next year is bringing us. It’s been an embarrassment of riches this year with so many great releases and tours to make this an extraordinarily great year for rock and metal. I say this every year but … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

It’s been a long haul for The Sisters of Mercy over the last two months. A tour which has taken in pretty much all of the EU with the final week seeing their return to the UK in some of the country’s best venues, climaxing tonight in Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom. It’s been an eventful one … Continue reading Gig Review: The Sisters of Mercy / The Virginmarys – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (23rd November 2023)

Currently opening for The Sisters of Mercy in Europe before the tour returns to the UK for its victory lap in November, The Virginmarys have bequeathed a new single, a year on from the run which made up The Devil Keeps Coming EP. Taken from the same pool of new material they unleashed two years … Continue reading Single Review: The Virginmarys – Where Are You Now?