Macclesfield's power duo The Virginmarys have released their second single There Ain't No Future from their fourth studio album The House Beyond The Fires.

The band contains lead Ally Dickaty and drummer Danny Dolan, and will play their next Macclesfield concert on November 2, at Cinemac.

There Ain't No Future is the next chapter in the duo's heartfelt 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 said: "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 cover art for the new single by the Macclesfield rock twopiece. (Image - The Virginmarys)

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"

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The official video for the new single was the brainchild of Drummer Danny Dolan, shot with fellow Macclesfield musician Joel Gardner.

It has over 5000 views on YouTube, and can be enjoyed HERE or by clicking the play button on the top of this article.

The new LP is six 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 alternative/rock tracks with a punk edge.

The album carries a deep personal significance for the band as Ally went on to detail: "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."

"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 revisits 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, and the new single 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.

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