Bruce Springsteen once said: “The heart of rock will always remain a primal world of action” and if there’s any bands you could call “primal” and full of action whilst having something to say, it’s both The Virginmarys and Anchor Lane. Having toured earlier this year together as they ed Ricky Warwick and the Fighting … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / Anchor Lane / Kill the Silence – Parish, Huddersfield (14th October 2022)

Ross gave two of his mates a call who happen to be the entirety of noisy twosome The Virginmarys. Ally Dickaty and Danny Dolan happily divulged much information about the band's current plans for world domination. The Virginmarys: official | facebook | twitter | instagram | spotify | youtube | store https://youtu.be/ZXXui1tDTwg

Every great trilogy deserves a great ending. Metallica had Master of Puppets, Slipknot had Vol 3: The Subliminal Verses and Nirvana had In Utero. With more than a year under their belt as a duo, The Virginmarys round out their trilogy of singles (preceded by "The Meds" and "You're a Killer") for the year which … Continue reading Single Review: The Virginmarys – The Devil Keeps Coming

Continuing their onward march as a two-piece, The Virginmarys are here to offer another slice of fury in “You’re a Killer” (the song formerly known as “Killer”). This, their latest single, has been knocking around for a few years now, having debuted it all the way back in December 2019 when the band were touring … Continue reading Single Review: The Virginmarys – You’re a Killer

If ever there was proof that live music was back after a miserable couple of years, it’s the sight of Ricky Warwick standing front and centre, enrapturing a crowd. As tour packages go, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better one this year and as value for money tickets go, it’s one of the best … Continue reading Gig Review: Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts / The Virginmarys / Anchor Lane – G2, Glasgow (18th March 2022)

Over three years since their last album, 2018’s Northern Sun Sessions, The Virginmarys have emerged from lockdowns to showcase their latest musical step forward with “The Meds”, their first release as a power duo. Having used it as an opener on their tour last year, it’s a brilliant introduction to their latest incarnation, still The … Continue reading Single Review: The Virginmarys – The Meds