Alt-rock power duo Virginmarys have announced the release of their new album, Beyond The House Of Fires, arriving 15 May. The record is a bold and atmospheric reinterpretation of the band’s most personal 2024 album The House Beyond The Fires. 
 
Stripping away the heavy distortion that defined their previous release, this new version reveals the craft beneath the power. With a greater focus on songwriting, mood and emotion, Beyond The House Of Fires places the band’s raw musicality and storytelling firmly in the spotlight.
 
The original album, The House Beyond The Fires, received strong critical acclaim, with KERRANG! calling it “full-blooded, cathartic brilliance,” while Classic Rock Magazine praised the record, stating “Crucially, it all absolutely rocks.”
 
While the original captured the raw force of the band’s rebirth as a two-piece, Beyond The House Of Fires explores new sonic territory. The album leans into depth, space and texture, reshaping familiar songs into powerful and immersive new forms. The result is a striking companion piece that uncovers fresh layers of vulnerability while reinforcing the strength of the material at its core.
 
Frontman Ally Dickaty explains:
 
“Growing up in the 90’s, we used to really love the MTV unplugged albums that the big rock bands would release, showcasing a completely different and more intimate side of the songs, often with different instrumentation. This is what we’ve done with ‘Beyond The House Of Fires’ and it’s been great to bring all those influences we’ve often cited, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Peter Green, more to the forefront. I am extremely proud of this piece of work and I hope the fans love it as much as we do.”
 
Alongside the album announcement, the band have revealed a UK tour, beginning in Edinburgh on 28 May.
 
Ally adds: “This will a be tour unlike any we have done before, recreating the intimacy of the 90’s MTV unplugged shows and showcasing all the songs from the upcoming album. We’ll also be joined by one of our favourite guitar players ‘Gareth Price’ whilst I will be playing piano throughout the set.”
 
The UK tour will follow an extensive 15 date headline tour around Europe and before hitting the main stage at 2000 Trees later in the summer. 
 
In other news, the band have recently signed with MaxMusic Publishing who work with acts like The Reytons and big brands such as Versace. 
 
 
2026 TOUR
 
20 March – Crumlin, Wales – The Patriot
 
EUROPEAN TOUR 2026
 
16 April – Arnhem, Netherlands – Luxor Live
 17 April – Paris, France – Le Klub
 18 April – Venlo, Netherlands – Grenswerk
 20 April – Hannover, Germany – LUX
 21 April – Cologne, Germany – Blue Shell
 22 April – Hamburg, Germany – Molotow Club
 23 April – Dresden, Germany – Groove Station
 25 April – Warsaw, Poland – Chmury
 26 April – Prague, Czech Rep – Rock Cafe
 27 April – Berlin, Germany – Badehaus
 29 April – Copenhagen, Denmark – Råhuset
 30 April – Trollhättan, Sweden – Backstage Rockbar
 1 May – Västerås, Sweden – Carlsson Påkajen
 2 May – Motala, Sweden – Bomber Bar
 5 May – Ittre, Belgium – Zik-Zak
 7 May – Southampton, United Kingdom – Joiners
 8 May – Doncaster, United Kingdom – Ey Up Mi Duck Festival
 9 May – Stalybridge, United Kingdom – Stalyfest
 16 May – Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom – Just Push Play Festival
 22 May – Beuvry, France – Beaverfest
 24 May – Kings Norton, United Kingdom – Breaking Bands Fest
 
UK Tour Dates
 
28 May – Edinburgh – The Mash House
29 May – Northwich – Salty Dog
30 May – Wolverhampton – The Giffard
31 May – Leeds – Hyde Park Book Club
1 June – Barnoldswick – Barnoldswick Arts Centre
4 June – Tunbridge Wells – The Forum
5 June – Norwich – Waterfront Studio
6 June – London – The Grace
7 June – St Albans – The Horn
 
Tickets https://www.thevirginmarys.com/tour
 
Pre-order the album:
https://www.thevirginmarys.com/store
 
More information:
https://www.thevirginmarys.com/