The Virginmarys y Idestroy

There must be something about the northern air in the UK; again and again talented bands with robust sound and big ambitions seem to hit our ears. The Virginmarys are certainly amongst this talented crew of northerners. Their rock is passionate and hard-hitting. Lead vocalist Ally Dickaty has a voice that is raw yet incredibly pleasing.

The Virginmarys are certainly a band to watch, and their self-financed EPs have already earned them the accolade of Best Breakthrough act at the 2013 Classic Rock Awards. The band has a sound that works just as well in an intimate setting as it does in a large arena. Given the amount that the guys are touring, fans like me know that it’s only a matter of time before The Virginmarys are offered more opportunities to play in bigger, more prestigious spaces.

A Virginmarys show references the many pioneers of classic rock that came before them. The band plays under a giant, glowing V and have an intense lighting show reminiscent of the glamour of 80s rock. The focus at a Virginmarys show, though, is the sound. Opening songs “Push The Pedal and Drive” and “Just A Ride” are energetic, sure-fire ways to get everybody pumped due to the big drum lines, gnarly guitar riffs and huge vocals. The band ended with “Bang Bang Bang” at their recent show and all I can say is that it took a lot of effort not to fist pump my way through it. Go see them and experience hard rock at its best.