Virginmarys Release New Single & Video ‘White Knuckle Riding’ – A Bond-Inspired Cinematic tale of Decent.
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Alt-rock duo Virginmarys release their powerful new single and video, ‘White Knuckle Riding’, taken from their forthcoming album Beyond The House Of Fires, set for release on 22 May. The track arrives with a striking, Bond-inspired video that blends cinematic style with the band’s emotional intensity.
The album, Beyond The House Of Fires, is a bold and atmospheric reinterpretation of their deeply personal 2024 release The House Beyond The Fires. Stripping away the heavy distortion that defined the original, this new version reveals a more refined and vulnerable core, with a greater emphasis on songwriting, Piano and string arrangements take centre stage, allowing the band’s raw musicality and storytelling to shine through.
Frontman
Ally Dickaty explains the deeply personal roots of ‘White Knuckle Riding’:
“It’s a song about despair.
I became very unwell before the lock down to covid and what followed was a really rough time of my life, the song is documenting that time. To become as unwell as I did whilst wrestling mental health problems during lock down was probably the toughest time of my life, this is why the song is so dark in content.
Musically it’s one of my favourites I’ve written, and it perfectly lent itself to the piano, a lot of our work is thoughtful, dark, and emotive so the piano works perfectly for it.”
Drummer Danny Dolan, the creative force behind the band’s visuals, continues to expand their cinematic world with a video shaped by his lifelong love of film:
“From as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with music and movies. A lot of the ideas come from scenes that have stuck with me over the years, but I always try to keep them true to what the song is about themes like depression, anger, addiction, hope and even dark humour.
The idea was, what if James Bond was actually a manic depressive, melancholic, suicidal secret agent? On the surface, he’s doing his job, but underneath there’s something much darker going on. The same with the villain, not everything is what it seems.”
Shot with a hands-on approach, the video combines slick, Bond-style visuals with subtle nods to previous Virginmarys releases.
With Beyond The House Of Fires, Virginmarys step into a more emotionally exposed space, reimagining their work while staying true to the intensity and honesty that define them.
Following the announcement of their nine-date UK tour across May and June, Virginmarys have already seen overwhelming demand, with three sold out shows and several more close behind.
These shows not only celebrate the release of ‘Beyond The House Of Fires’ but aim to bring a completely reimagined live experience to the stage. Stripping things back to their core, these shows draw inspiration from the raw intimacy of classic 90s MTV Unplugged performances, offering fans a deeper, more atmospheric take on the band’s sound, making for a tour unlike anything they’ve done before.
Joining them on stage is good friend and acclaimed guitarist Gareth Price, whose expressive playing and understanding of touch and dynamics made him the natural choice for this stripped-back setting, while Ally will also take to the piano throughout the set, adding another layer to what promises to be one of the band’s most intimate and powerful live outings to date.
The band are currently touring Europe and start their UK Alternative tour in May.
UK Tour Dates
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
28 May – Edinburgh – The Mash House
29 May – Northwich – Salty Dog – SOLD OUT
30 May – Wolverhampton – The Giffard – SOLD OUT
31 May – Leeds – Hyde Park Book Club
1 June – Barnoldswick – Barnoldswick Arts Centre – SOLD OUT
4 June – Tunbridge Wells – The Forum
5 June – Norwich – Waterfront Studio
6 June – London – The Grace
7 June – St Albans – The Horn
9 July – 2000 Trees – Cheltenham
18 July – Maid Of Stone – Maidstone
9th August – Firevolt Festival – Stockport
21st August – Chepstow Castle
Tickets https://www.thevirginmarys.com/tour
‘White Knuckle Riding’ is out now on all digital platforms HERE
Album: Beyond The House Of Fires — released 22 May
The album is currently available to pre-order and includes special bundle and merch items: https://www.thevirginmarys.com/store
