The Virginmarys have spent the last few weeks on a guerrilla run of dates across the UK as they get ready to undertake a massive tour ing The Sisters of Mercy in Europe before heading back for the UK leg. Hitting the North with Bathgate, the South with Southampton and everywhere between, the matinee at … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / MuddiBrooke – Eleven, Stoke-on-Trent (10th September 2023)
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We’re barely four songs into tonight’s show and the sweat is already blinding us. The venue has been an oven even before three men took to the stage and rattled their way through a litany of songs which are ten years (or more!) old. Indeed, having conquered Macclesfield’s Cinemac last year for their semi-traditional Christmas … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / The Perps – Cinemac, Macclesfield (8th July 2023)
Since opening its doors a few years ago, Bradford’s Nightrain has quickly established itself as one of the country’s best independent rock venues. Regularly playing host to some of the finest names on the DIY/unsigned scene, you’d be hard pressed to find a better venue in Yorkshire. And with Bradstock 2022 kicking off their first … Continue reading Festival Review: Bradstock 2023 – Nightrain, Bradford (29th April 2023)
Fairy tales in the music industry are few and far between. But in the 21st century? They’re even fewer. But with the tear Massive Wagons have been on for the last few years, it’s what every band dreams about – chart success, amazing festival slots, ing household names like The Darkness and The Wildhearts. With every … Continue reading Gig Review: Massive Wagons / The Virginmarys – Manchester Academy 2 (18th April 2023)
Today, The Virginmarys’ album King of Conflict turns ten. It’s not an “oldie” but it’s certainly golden. A decade. So much has changed in that time – within the band, the music industry and more than likely the lives of the fans who were there when it was released (myself included). It was a Monday – … Continue reading Golden Oldie: The Virginmarys – King of Conflict
Honestly, as much as I despise the rampant four months of Christmas being forcefully rammed down our throats until we vomit, I like this time of year. I think about writing this article all year. Every time I go to a show or listen to a new album, I think: “Will this make it onto … Continue reading 2022 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief