Biography
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Years Active
2017 – present (7 years)
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Founded In
Belfast, Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Members
- Mamie McGinn (2017 – 2022)
- Mollie McGinn
- Orlaith Forsythe
Dea Matrona is an Irish rock band currently based in Belfast and led by Orláith Forsythe and Mollie McGinn.
Formally formed in 2018, the band have written and produced all of their catalogue to the present day, as well as covering many of their favourite songs. Dea Matrona's main influences are Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. Both Orláith and Mollie sing and play multiple instruments, exchanging singing duties but also swapping their roles on bass and lead guitar.
The band's history began when then high school friends Orláith and Mollie found out that they shared most of their musical interests. Both Orláith and Mollie would show each other the bands they were listening to, allowing them to expand their influences while bonding over the music.
In February 2022, Dea Matrona released a statement on their social media announcing the departure of Mamie McGinn from the band to "focus on college and pursue other interests". They have continued to perform as a trio using several session drummers.
In May 2022 the band embarked on their first European tour supporting Eagles of Death Metal as well as performing at festivals such as Rock Werchter, Trans Musicales and The Great Escape Festival. That same year, the Dea Matrona released the singles So Damn Dangerous and Red Button, the latter appearing in the Belfast based Sky Atlantic TV series “The Lovers”.The group began 2023 by embarking on a 5 week tour across the UK supporting Kris Barras, followed by another UK and Ireland tour in March 2023 supporting Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. In February 2023 Dea Matrona announced their first UK and Ireland headline tour, with three dates in Bristol, Glasgow and London selling out. They performed in the US for the first time at SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas as well as releasing the single Get My Mind Off and playing at festivals such as Bearded Theory, Flackstock and The Iveagh Gardens supporting KALEO. The band also played at Wembley arena as part of the Jags Country concert for the NFL Jaguars UK team.
In February 2024 the band released a new single Stuck On You.
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