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  Macclesfield’s power duo The Virginmarys release their second single “There Ain’t No Future” from their fourth studio album The House Beyond The Fires. Straight out of the Virginmays songbook “There Ain’t No Future” is the next chapter in the duo’s heart felt message to the world, with their hearts on their sleeves and a fire in their belly this new single delivers the unashamed raw power of Rage Against the Machine with the swagger of peak Kasabian. Frontman Ally states, “‘This is a track for the uninspired, for the unheard, those who crave truth and all that’s real. Those struggling day to day to make ends meet, yet still have love in their hearts to fight the good fight. Those who see the system is broken and choose not to punch down. We’re really proud of this track, musically, we haven’t released a song like this before, it’s a further glimpse into an album we consider our best work to date.’ The House Beyond The Fires is the band’s first album since they reformed as a two ...

  The Virginmarys new single ‘WHERE ARE YOU NOW? is their first release of 2023 coming off the back of their debut duo E.P release ‘Devil Keeps Coming’ in 2022. Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbwxQZW1bRs (inspired by the John Hughes movie 'Planes Trains and Automobiles') Vocalist /Guitarist Ally Dickaty says: ”WHERE ARE YOU NOW? is a song about abandonment, the realisation of being totally alone. Throughout my life I’ve had a belief hovering in the background that there was a presence or force watching over me. In 2020 I fell very unwell, I have never been so ill in my life and thought I was possibly on my way out. It’s a song of despair, the realisation of my own mortality and how close that can be.” The accompanying music video is a remake-parody based on John Hughes’ 1987 classic ‘Buddy-Road Movie: ‘PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES’. Drummer Danny Dolan talks about the genesis of The Virginmarys and the new music video: “When I first met All...

  Dig Lazarus have premiered a new music video for 'Time Froze' which features Ally Dickaty of The Virginmarys. This latest news proceeds the alt-rock trio's new album launch show this December with special guests SKAM and an acoustic set by Ally. Watch 'Time Froze' (official music video): “When writing the track ‘Time Froze’ we could hear Ally’s voice on the track, so when he agreed to record it for our new album we were over the moon. Supporting The Virginmarys on their recent UK tour was an absolute blast and a dream come true. The highlight was probably having Ally join us on stage to perform the song in Birmingham. Opening up for our favourite band every night was an absolute pleasure, we’ve so much love and respect for them. Having two incredible artists, SKAM and Ally, be special guests for our end of year album launch show in Leicester is amazing, it’s going to be an incredible last hurrah for 2021!” Buy tickets for Dig Lazarus / SKAM / Ally Dickaty live a...

  Alternative rock band Dig Lazarus have announced the release of their debut studio album, a music video for new single 'Sky Tonight', PLUS they've been confirmed as special guests to The Virginmarys on their forthcoming UK tour! Watch 'Sky Tonight' (official music video): https://youtu.be/W0M3pQTvcPM Titled 'Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time', the upcoming studio album was produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Terrorvision) and will be released on the 15th October 2021. 'DTMWAGT' is the culmination of nearly 10 years of Dig Lazarus playing and writing music together, and features songs from across this entire period — ('Dexter' was probably the first song the boys ever wrote, whilst still fresh-faced college students). With the tone set from the get-go by opening track 'Sermon' (featuring Jesse Hughes from the Eagles of Death Metal) to album closer 'Time Froze”, an all-out head-banger (featuring Ally Dickaty from The ...

Following the success of last year's critically acclaimed ep 'Sitting Ducks', The Virginmarys have been hard at work curating a special collection of music for their fans. Titled the 'Northern Sun Sessions' and taking inspiration from cult favourite track 'Northern Sun', the band are busy recording an extensive catalogue of previously unreleased material and giving the demo recordings to their fans for FREE. These songs aren't B-sides, they are simply works in progress that demonstrates a British band with their fingers on the digital pulse, and the want to bring their fans closer to understanding what makes The Virginmarys tick. Watch 'Blind Lead The Blind' (acoustic live video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4uit37Dgvw For anyone that really knows the Macclesfield group, know that Ally (Dickaty, vocals and guitar) and Danny (Dolan, drums and percussion) have never been about album fillers and songs that have nothing to say...

The Virginmarys Reveal New EP 'Sitting Ducks' Is Out September 22nd Macclesfield rockers The Virginmarys have announced their new EP 'Sitting Ducks' will be released 22nd September 2017. A collection of four new songs including 'Sweet Loretta' (previous Classic Rock Magazine 'Tracks Of the Week' winner + Team Rock featured 'Singles Club'), this self-produced release carries the mantra of 'Peace, Love, Truth, Music'. 'Sitting Ducks' is a cutting and sincere EP that speaks directly to what it is to live, love, and lose. Available now to pre-order through the band’s website and Pledge Music , The Virginmarys chose to self-release in order to connect directly to their fans. Frontman Ally Dickaty comments “We’ve always been hard to pigeon hole and we thank our fans time and again for letting us be ourselves so we can grow together. We have an army of incredibly dedicated fans and our lives shows have become all the more s...