{"id":28052,"date":"2026-03-05T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28052"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:20:39","slug":"virginmarys-announce-new-album-beyond-the-house-of-fires-and-uk-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28052","title":{"rendered":"Virginmarys Announce New Album Beyond The House Of Fires and UK Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0Alt-rock power duo Virginmarys have announced the release of their new album,\u00a0Beyond The House Of Fires<\/strong>, arriving 15 May. The record is a bold and atmospheric reinterpretation of the band\u2019s most personal 2024 album The House Beyond The Fires.\u00a0
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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\u2019s raw musicality and storytelling firmly in the spotlight.
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The original album, The House Beyond The Fires, received strong critical acclaim, with KERRANG! calling it \u201cfull-blooded, cathartic brilliance,\u201d while Classic Rock Magazine praised the record, stating \u201cCrucially, it all absolutely rocks.\u201d
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While the original captured the raw force of the band\u2019s 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.
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Frontman Ally Dickaty explains:
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\u201cGrowing up in the 90\u2019s, 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\u2019ve done with \u2018Beyond The House Of Fires\u2019 and it\u2019s been great to bring all those influences we\u2019ve 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.\u201d
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Alongside the album announcement, the band have revealed a UK tour, beginning in Edinburgh on 28 May.
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Ally adds: \u201cThis will a be tour unlike any we have done before, recreating the intimacy of the 90\u2019s MTV unplugged shows and showcasing all the songs from the upcoming album. We\u2019ll also be joined by one of our favourite guitar players \u2018Gareth Price\u2019 whilst I will be playing piano throughout the set.\u201d
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The UK tour will\u00a0<\/strong>follow an extensive 15 date headline tour around Europe and before hitting the main stage at 2000 Trees later in the summer.\u00a0
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In other news, the band have recently signed with MaxMusic Publishing who work with acts like The Reytons and big brands such as Versace.\u00a0
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2026 TOUR<\/strong>
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20 March \u2013 Crumlin, Wales \u2013 The Patriot
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EUROPEAN TOUR 2026<\/strong>
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16 April \u2013 Arnhem, Netherlands \u2013 Luxor Live
\u00a017 April \u2013 Paris, France \u2013 Le Klub
\u00a018 April \u2013 Venlo, Netherlands \u2013 Grenswerk
\u00a020 April \u2013 Hannover, Germany \u2013 LUX
\u00a021 April \u2013 Cologne, Germany \u2013 Blue Shell
\u00a022 April \u2013 Hamburg, Germany \u2013 Molotow Club
\u00a023 April \u2013 Dresden, Germany \u2013 Groove Station
\u00a025 April \u2013 Warsaw, Poland \u2013 Chmury
\u00a026 April \u2013 Prague, Czech Rep \u2013 Rock Cafe
\u00a027 April \u2013 Berlin, Germany \u2013 Badehaus
\u00a029 April \u2013 Copenhagen, Denmark \u2013 R\u00e5huset
\u00a030 April \u2013 Trollh\u00e4ttan, Sweden \u2013 Backstage Rockbar
\u00a01 May \u2013 V\u00e4ster\u00e5s, Sweden \u2013 Carlsson P\u00e5kajen
\u00a02 May \u2013 Motala, Sweden \u2013 Bomber Bar
\u00a05 May \u2013 Ittre, Belgium \u2013 Zik-Zak
\u00a07 May \u2013 Southampton, United Kingdom \u2013 Joiners
\u00a08 May \u2013 Doncaster, United Kingdom \u2013 Ey Up Mi Duck Festival
\u00a09 May \u2013 Stalybridge, United Kingdom \u2013 Stalyfest
\u00a016 May \u2013 Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom \u2013 Just Push Play Festival
\u00a022 May \u2013 Beuvry, France \u2013 Beaverfest
\u00a024 May \u2013 Kings Norton, United Kingdom \u2013 Breaking Bands Fest
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UK Tour Dates<\/strong>
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28 May \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 The Mash House
29 May \u2013 Northwich \u2013 Salty Dog
30 May \u2013 Wolverhampton \u2013 The Giffard
31 May \u2013 Leeds \u2013 Hyde Park Book Club
1 June \u2013 Barnoldswick \u2013 Barnoldswick Arts Centre
4 June \u2013 Tunbridge Wells \u2013 The Forum
5 June \u2013 Norwich \u2013 Waterfront Studio
6 June \u2013 London \u2013 The Grace
7 June \u2013 St Albans \u2013 The Horn
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Tickets\u00a0https:\/\/www.thevirginmarys.com\/tour<\/a>
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Pre-order the album:
https:\/\/www.thevirginmarys.com\/store<\/a>
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More information:
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