MACCLESFIELD POWER ROCK DUO THE VIRGINMARYS RELEASE NEW SINGLE “THERE AIN’T NO FUTURE”

26th September 2024 0 By Jon Deaux

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 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.

Ally continues, “We have always been renowned for the power and energy of our live performances and strived to recreate that intensity through the production and mix of the records. I feel like we’ve really turned a corner with this album”

6 years in the making, and a worthy follow up to their previous Top 10 “Heatseekers” Charting album Northern Sun Sessions – The House Beyond The Fires brings a collection of anthemic, hard-hitting Alt/Rock tracks with a punk edge.

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.”

He continues, “This will also be the first album released in becoming a two-piece, We have grown a lot in the last few years by tuning into our creative synergy and transposing it into our most impactful work to date.”

The House Beyond The Fires takes you on an all-encompassing journey with more earworms than ever before, from the stunningly powerful ‘Lights Go Down’ to the meaningful ‘Dance To The City’ which revists the Manchester music scene of old, the cliques, the gatekeepers and the struggles of a modern band, while also being a song of reflection for Tommy Dolan who was a big part of the Manchester scene. ‘White Knuckle Riding’ is a deeper track that takes on the daily struggles with mental health, ‘There Ain’t No Future’ hits you with the funk and builds up into an angry ‘in your face’ chorus giving us that raw energy we have come to expect from the duo.

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
URBAN SEAGULL

The House Beyond The Fires is out on 1st November 2024 and is available to pre-order now on White vinyl, Fire vinyl, CD and more at https://www.thevirginmarys.com/

The Virginmarys have just announced a 19 date extensive headline tour across the UK and Europe which kicks off in their hometown of Macclesfield and finishes in London. This comes after some heavy touring where they have supported the likes of Massive Wagons,Sisters of Mercy and most recently UglyKidjoe.

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