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The Cult (formed in 1983) is an English post-punk and hard rock band, originally formed as a gothic, metal revivalist band with Native American influences, hailing from Bradford, Yorkshire, UK.

Prior to forming The Cult, vocalist Ian Astbury founded the gothic rock band the Southern Death Cult alongside guitarist David Burrows, bassist Barry Jepson, and drummer Haq Quereshi. In December 1982 the band issued their debut double A-sided single “Moya”/“Fatman” and were attracting audiences of up to 2,000 people by their fifth live gig. Following a slot opening for the band Bauhaus, Astbury disbanded the group after reading too many positive articles about them in music periodicals.

By 1983 Astbury had formed Death Cult with guitarist Billy Duffy, drummer Ray Mondo, and bassist Jamie Stewart and released a self-titled EP that summer. With fears of being associated as a gothic band, in 1984 Death Cult became The Cult, boasting their brand of hard rock with punk/psychedelic influences. The band’s debut full-length “Dreamtime” arrived later in 1984 peaking at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart. The record was led by the single “Spiritwalker”, earned favourable reviews from the musical press, and introduced Astbury’s interest in Native American issues. Prior to touring in support of the release The Cult recorded five songs at Maida Vale 5 studio for Richard Skinner of BBC Radio.

The Cult’s fourth single “She Sells Sanctuary” was released in May 1985, peaking at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart. By this point Mark Brzezicki had arrived as the group’s new drummer and the band were putting the final touches on their sophomore album. 1985’s ”Love” arrived in August strongly rooting their music away from punk towards 1960’s psychedelia. The album charted well peaking at No. 4 in the UK, and sold impressively throughout Europe, Australia, and the U.S. In support of the release The Cult embarked on a worldwide tour with new drummer Les Warner, during which time the band released the subsequent album singles “Rain” and “Revolution”.

Despite initial recordings not satisfying the Cults’ members, re-recordings in New York with producer Rick Bubin produced positive albeit much heavier results. The 1987 album “Electric” was led by the No. 18 single “Love Removal Machine”, cementing the Cult’s devoted following in the UK and augmenting one in the U.S. The Cult’s fourth full-length album “Sonic Temple” was recorded with Astbury and new drummer Matt Sorum, and represented the group’s most successful release to date. Earning gold certification in the UK and platinum in the U.S., the album’s Top 10 U.S. single “Fire Woman” led to the band touring with Aerosmith, Soundgarden, and Metallica.

With Mickey Curry added on drums and Charlie Dayton on bass, the Cult released their fifth full-length “Ceremony” in 1991. Despite the sales of its predecessor, the Cult project was splintering behind the scenes, and following the release the band took a three year hiatus. The compilation “Pure Cult” arrived in 1993, as did a new rhythm section featuring former Mission bassist Craig Adams and drummer Scott Garrett. Following a disappointing self-titled album in 1994 the band once again took a hiatus with Astbury forming the Holy Barbarians” in 1995.

Astbury, alongside Matt Sorum, Duffy and Martyn LeNoble appeared as The Cult in June 1999 at the Tibetan Freedom Festival. The group later crafted the album “Beyond Good and Evil” in 2001, “Born into This” in 2004, and “Choice of Weapon” in 2012.

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The Cult will probably always be most closely associated with the eighties; back then, they came over like The Cure’s more brazen, no-bullshit cousin, with a take on gothic rock that was always more concerned with image and sound than any real thematic preoccupation. Frontman Ian Astbury, too, gave Robert Smith a run for his money in the make-up stakes, and continues to prove a considerably more energetic presence on stage. Outwith that decade, though, they began to struggle, and have been on-again, off-again ever since 1995, when they initially split. Their first reunion, in 1999, saw them drop a well-received new record, Beyond Good and Evil; ten years later, though, Astbury had taken to being altogether more cautious about their future, declaring that no further new material would stem from the reformation. He’s gone back on that promise, though, with Choice of Weapon released two years ago to a strong commercial showing in the United States and Canada, and another largely agreeable reception from rock critics. Whilst the Bradfordians prep another new LP, due later this year, they’re touring their classic 1987 album Electric in its entirety; expect them to flesh out the set with other classics, too, like ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ and ‘Revolution’, before they go out in support of their next album in 2015.

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The Cult is opening on this leg of the G 'n R tour. I was super stoked when I heard that. The show I saw was in the Cowboys' AT&T stadium, which is monstrous with less than stellar accoustics. The place was about half-full when The Cult started their set. You could tell Ian was not thrilled about the folks up front that were texting instead of trying to enjoy the music in front of them. He made several comments along those lines. But the band still sounded great. I would actually say it was easier to understand Ian's vocals with less amps behind him than it was to understand Axl with a wall of power behind him. As more people came in and the beer had been flowing, people were getting into the music. The last two songs She Sells Sactuary and Love Removal Machine had everybody engaged. Billy Duffy seemed to feed off that better energy, too, as he began windmilling ala Pete Townsend. They definitely did not disappoint but I think they are better suited for more intimate venue where they can connect more quickly. I would see them again in a heartbeat.

It seems rather fitting to have described British hard rock outfit The Cult as a cult phenomena following their incarnation in the early 80s. The group has now cemented its place on the circuit and despite infrequent breaks in their recording and touring schedules, as of late they are intent on performing to the devoted fanbase who continue to sell out their tours in force.

No longer described as cult, despite the band name, the venue is packed this evening with fans of the group's long discography. They are not disappointed as the quartet takes to their instruments looking energised and intent as they grapple with a first set made exclusively of the 'Electric' album. The second half is far more about showcasing the very best selections of their discography and features the new classics of 'She Sells Sanctuary' and 'Rain'. These are of course received well by the vocal crowds and simply spurs the group on to throw themselves further into the instrumentals. An encore of 'Horse Nation' and 'Sun King' is a fitting end to a rambunctious, nostalgic evening.

I am sorry to say, as a fan of the group since the 80s and watching them live several times I was very disappointed will the singer's Attitude, he seemed so much up his own Arse and arrogant. Spitting on stage. Someone has to clean up!! There was a lot of drinking and dangerous mooshing going on, several girls left there place at the front as they were fearful for there safety . I stayed at front till 2 songs from the end. I was getting badly hurt being pushed against the barrier. What I thought was a absolute disgrace was the singer told the crowd that in a crowd of Six thousand it's stupid putting yourself in danger( hinting at me) and if they don't like the rock way then they should not go to gigs!!? I pay the same as the drunk spaced out individuals who want to cause bother.why should not I expect to be safe? I'm not a fan of them now because of this attitude. music was great, cello and violin at one point with invited musicians. Such a shame the night was spoilt for me and other weaker folk.

The Cult is the reason for my becoming a dedicated musician in 1985. I finally saw them in 2003, it was a huge moment for me but I can admit being a little underwhelmed by the lack of energy on the stage. Sloppy and a bit boring. Fast forward to last night and the difference still has me singing Wild Flower, their opener. They were fantastic! As soon as they walked on-stage their confidence and sound took command and I realized that THIS was what I had been waiting for. The crowd was great, the setlist impeccable, and the chemistry of the Cult very solid. Even Billy Duffy took the mic at the end to express his appreciation for the audience, so I know that they had a blast, too. It really showed!

Right from the off, Astbury was stamping his war dance in a Jim Morrison style as Billy Duffy stood, legs spread as far as possible, firing out a howling solo on his iconic white Gretsch guitar. Rain's towering melody got the crowd jumping as they switched between songs from the new album and old classic’s. Tracks like Fire Woman and Li'l Devil kept up the momentum, with Astbury's voice sounding as primal and defiant as ever. It started off massive and just built from there to an amazing crescendo. Absolutely Brilliant

Saw them once at The Brixton Academy in the UK around Nov 1987. Being an American 15 year old at the time on holiday in the UK at the time, and it being my first real concert, it was an amazing experience. Great memories of them rocking out hard with Billy Duffy crushing the guitar solos. Somehow I remember the opening bands too: crazy pink revolver and Balem and the Angel. Great times. hope to make the wellmont show in NJ. Soundtrack of my youth.

A great show/performance, considering the venue. The River Cree Edmonton, really needs to look and evaluate their room to improve the sound and lessen the '60's/'70's issues of echo feedback, as voiced by Ian Astbury.

With that said, the group delivered a very, memorable rockin', enjoyable performance. I have been a fan from the beginning, well, since 1984 anyway. Still a great fan and deservedly so. ;-)

The entire show was cancelled 50min before the doors were supposed to be open.

The place was locked down and dead upon arrival at 6pm. Not a sole in sight. No

equipment out back..nothing. Total bust.

We were extremely skeptical from the start and it pretty much ended with a

fizzle as we expected.

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Best gig I’ve been to in a while, really slick sound and loads of energy. Ian Astbury’s vocal was incredible had the audience jumping through a succession of crowd-pleasers. I didn’t catch the first act but Yonaka put in a great support-act shift but the Cult were in a different league to many bands I’ve seen this year and I’m looking forward to the next time

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The Cult, a shape-shifting rock band, has hardly sat still since their mid-'80s conception. They were born out of England's post-punk scene, first emerging as a heavy metal revivalist band with their debut album Dreamtime in 1984. The collection of shimmering guitars, howling vocals, and neo-psychedelic sounds introduced the dawn of a new musical era as the band transitioned away from the gothic rock genre leaning in the direction of a hard rock act. Dreamtime reached the top of the charts in the UK and served as a prologue for the trilogy The Cult would produce as the '80s went on. By the time Love dropped in the summer of 1985, the fresh ensemble had built a dedicated native following through the release of the teaser single "She Sells Sanctuary." Love became the No. 4 album in the UK, but The Cult achieved international, mainstream success after recording Electric in New York in 1987. Resonant of strident U.S. arena rock, the album picked up on the popular three-chord crunch, hard-hitting kick drum, heroic guitar solos with endless rifts, and passionate vocals backed by sing-along choruses. It was a huge success and sold over one million copies worldwide -- only to be topped by their 1988 magnum opus, Sonic Temple, which featured their top-charting song "Fire Woman." The British band would go on to release two more studio albums by the turn of the century (Ceremony, 1991; The Cult, 1994) and another four over the next two decades (Beyond Good and Evil, 2001; Born into This, 2007; Choice of Weapon, 2012; Hidden City, 2016), plus a total of 41 singles throughout their career. In 2022, fans have the chance to see The Cult on tour across three different countries as they perform the great alt-rock ballads that turned them into an iconic household name.

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An ever-evolving ensemble, The Cult has witnessed several changes to its name, lineup, and musical direction since forming in the 1980s -- but two of the band's founding members, singer/songwriter Ian Astbury and lead guitarist Brian Duffy, have remained throughout it all. The current drummer, John Tempesta, joined in 2006, playing with The Cult on tour and in concert ever since. In 2015, Grant Fitzpatrick (bass) and Damon Fox (keyboards/rhythm guitar) joined to help the band record their 10th album, permanently staying on after that. Although Astbury's heavenly vocals and Duffy's thrilling guitar may remain the lifeblood of The Cult on tour in 2022, the entire outfit fulfills the band's original promise and feels like they've stepped straight out of the '90s.

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One of the BEST EVER

Working in the industry and venues, I have seen hundreds and hundreds of bands. The Cult are one of the best ever live concerts as well as Astbury and Duffy being 2 of the best musicians of all time. Professionals who put it on the line every time for the MUSIC. Astbury encourages the audience to get up and move, and that is absolutely one of the funnest things about seeing bands live. These guys make you want to get up and rock! If you ever have a chance to see them, don't hesitate. Never stop rocking guys!

No Spotlight/Front Lights but great Concert

The Pearl is a great venue. Security/staff/ushers were there when needed. Beverage line well managed; but every thing served in lidless plastic cups is recipe for disasters. Sound was dialed in and very good. Loud. Thumpin. Ian's voice was marvelous. He was obviously having fun. Billy solid on the guitar. Drums, awesome. They played alot of favorites, but did NOT play Fire Woman nor Edie (Ciao Baby). Chief complaint - no frontal lighting at all. No spotlight. No bright frontal lighting so you could SEE the bandmembers faces. I thought that was weird. Opening act Cold Cave was like an angry Echo and the Bunnymen. Odd 'all strobe' light show. I didnt like any of their songs at least on this first listen.

Loved it! They rock and have so much energy! Great all around.

Wonderful performance. Great band to watch live. We were thrilled to get such a professional concert.

Insane Performance

I saw The Cult in 2015, and now again in 2023. All I can say is that the 2023 performance eclipsed the 2015 show. Great setlist, incredible performance by the band and especially Ian. Just 5 star all the way around. Don't think twice about going to see The Cult. I want to thank them for playing Hollow Man which was my number one request.

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The Cult never disappoints. Can't wait to see them next year.

Great energy. Great venue. The Cult was AMAZING! Loved!

The Cult. Did not disappoint. Great show!!!

All was great! Wish set were longer but that’s always the case when there’s so many great songs. No front lighting so hard to see band most of the time. Venue issue I guess. But overall…. The best show that one seen in a long time.

GOOD/BUT NO LIGHTS??

Hmm, I have been a long time Cult fan!! The stage was so dark, for both bands. I guess the bands, didn't want to be blinded by the spotlights. Didn't make, for such a great show, as you couldn't see the band members. Otherwise, it was a fun show!!

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English hard rockers The Cult formed all the way back in 1983.

Now, in 2022, 39 years later, they’re still going strong.

The long-running group is set to play 15 concerts on an abbreviated U.S. tour this summer .

Ian Astbury and co. will be joined by special guests Des Rocs, Broken Things and King Woman on select dates.

Although the group hasn’t released any new music since 2016′s “Hidden City” album, there are talks that a new record may be on the way.

Plus, there may be some younger fans at shows too.

“She Sells Sanctuary,” one of The Cult’s biggest tracks, was recently featured in Season Two of HBO’s “Euphoria.”

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By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Correspondent

Venue: Mahaffey Theater, Saint Petersburg, Florida–April 21, 2022

The Cult kicked off their 2022 tour at the Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg, Florida on Thursday night. The last time Rock At Night reviewed The Cult was in 2016—and at the same venue. Oh, how the world changed in the last six years–but at least good rock music remains  the same. Based on the theater’s capacity, people are thirsty for live shows. The concert was sold-out, which does not surprise.

The Cult began their nostalgic journey to the 80s promptly at 8:30 p.m. There was no support band and the set was simple with a backdrop, lots of smoke, and mood lighting. The band consists of two original members, Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) , as well as John Tempesta (drums), Charlie Jones (bass), and Mike Mangan (keyboards).

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The Brit “Lizard King” emerges singing the 80s classic “Sun King” with his famous locks pulled back into a bun and secured with a durag. People in the audience yell “Ian!” and he asks the crowd, “How’s it feeling, Florida?”  He explains the tour is going through Florida and up toward Mississippi, asking, “Wanna’ come along?’

Even though the Mahaffey Theater provides comfortable seats, the Generation X’ers stand the entire concert. Yes, it is a 90-minute ‘stand fest’ for those on the orchestra level. Fortunately, the people in the upper level are comfortably sitting and enjoying the show. A few women in the balconies wearing sequin nightclub dresses are shaking and shimmying the whole set. Yes, it is MTV and the 1980s all over again.

During the song “Lil’ Devil” people in the audience are jumping and throwing fists in the air. The band perform the rousing “Peace Dog” and many are holding their fingers in a peace sign. After the song ends, Asbury declares, “This is a work out!”

Asbury introduces Duffy, who is killing it on guitar all evening. The tone of his guitar and skillful performance is mesmerizing. After ending the song “Revolution” Astbury says, “That’s the way, uh huh, uh huh, I like it. This is Florida? All the old timers know what I’m talking about.”

The concert continues with a crowd favorite “She Sells Sanctuary”, which takes the evening to a whole new level. Astbury pauses, saying “Most would play that and walk away. We are masochists” as the band jumps into “Love Removal Machine.”

The show appears to be ending since the band are putting down their instruments. A few patrons leave their seats to exit the side doors when Astbury remarks, “Come back into the room! It’s not a party without you. This is fucking live music. C’mon, man!”

The band exits off stage and the crowd cheers for more until they return to play “Fire Woman.”  This is the song everyone was waiting for—and the band delivers. Astbury reminds the crowd, “It’s not a party without music.”

And that is what they delivered. A party of their vast hard rock hits that stand the test of time. Check out one of the concerts on their tour across North America—but don’t leave when the show until the lights come on. Wait for the cherry on top of the rock ‘n’ roll sundae.

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The Cult Expand 2022 Tour to Western Canada

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BY Allie Gregory Published Jul 20, 2022

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The Cult announced new 2023 tour dates in the United States to promote their latest studio album “Under The Midnight Sun” (2022). The shows will happen next July and October in California, Nevada, Illinnois, Oregon and more. On selected dates the band Cold Cave will be their opening act.

Their current line-up has Ian Astbury (Vocals), Billy Duffy (Guitar), John Tempesta (Drums), Charlie Jones (Bass) and Mike Mangan (Keyboards).

The Cult new 2023 tour dates

• 12 – Northfield, OH – Center Stage at MGM Northfield
• 13 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Theater
• 14 – Milwaukee, WI – Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
• 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
• 6 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre (With Cold Cave)
• 8 – Eugene, OR – Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre (With Cold Cave)
• 11 – Spokane, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
• 12 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House (With Cold Cave)
• 14 – Shelton, WA – Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center
• 15 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre (With Cold Cave)
• 17 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
• 19 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (With Cold Cave)
• 20 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay (With Cold Cave)
• 21 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show
• 26 – Chandler, AZ – Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass
• 27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl (With Cold Cave)
• 28 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl (With Cold Cave)

Formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England back in 1983, The Cult started as a post-punk/gothic rock band and evolved to a sound more close to Hard Rock by the late 80s. Their most famous albums are “Love” (1985), “Electric” (1987), “Sonic Temple” (1989) and “Ceremony” (1991).

Besides his work with The Cult, singer Ian Astbury was also part of the project  The Doors  of the 21st Century from 2002 to 2007, a project to revive The Doors with the two original members Ray Manzarek (Keyboards) and Robby Krieger (Guitar).

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The Cult Postpone All 2021 Tour Dates Until 2022

You can add The Cult to the growing list of acts once again pushing back shows over COVID health and safety concerns. The band revealed in a new posting that they will be calling off any currently scheduled dates for 2021 and postponing them until a still to be rescheduled time in 2022.

The band had intended to be playing shows saluting the 30th anniversary of their Sonic Temple album when initially announcing touring pre-pandemic. Some of those dates had already been pushed back to 2021, and now will be moved again to a still-to-be-determined 2022 date.

In their posting, the group stated, "The Cult will regretfully be postponing all upcoming shows for the rest of the year due to the ongoing flux in the world while we continue to adjust to the 'new normal.'"

They added, "Our shows are a communal space where we share the celebration of live music. It is apparent that the optimism we shared in the performing of live shows for 2021 was premature. We refuse to put a single fan, whom we love and respect in harms way. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all in the spring of 2022."

The Cult's Sonic Temple album, released in 1989, was one of the band's most successful releases, spawning the singles "Fire Woman," "Edie (Ciao Baby)," "Sun King" and "Sweet Soul Sister." It's been platinum certified by the RIAA and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. The band is working toward a new album after last releasing the Hidden City album in 2016.

Recent weeks have seen Limp Bizkit , Nine Inch Nails , Deftones and Pixies among the acts bowing out of 2021 touring as COVID cases start to spike again.

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THE CULT Announces Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

THE CULT has announced a slate of Western U.S. tour dates for this fall, with the iconic rock band trekking across the region following their Aftershock festival performance.

"We are thrilled to announce these shows," singer Ian Astbury shares. "As we close the circle from '83 to '23, we are entering into this moment to celebrate with you all, what has been, and shall continue to be, THE CULT 's continuing legacy."

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. local time. VIP options, including deluxe seating, will be available simultaneously.

In addition, the band has added a trio of July performances, including a July 14 slot at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival.

THE CULT U.S. tour dates:

Jul. 12 - Northfield, OH @ Center Stage at MGM Northfield Jul. 13 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater Jul. 14 - Milwaukee, WI @ Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Oct. 05 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival Oct. 06 - Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre * Oct. 08 - Eugene, OR @ Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre * Oct. 11 - Spokane, WA @ Northern Quest Resort & Casino Oct. 12 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House * Oct. 14 - Shelton, WA @ Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center Oct. 15 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre * Oct. 17 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery Oct. 19 - San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * Oct. 20 - San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * Oct. 21 - Rancho Mirage, CA @ Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show Oct. 26 - Chandler, AZ @ Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Oct. 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl * Oct. 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl *

* COLD CAVE opens

In a recent interview with Germany's Rock Antenne , Astbury was full of praise for THE CULT 's latest album, "Under The Midnight Sun" , calling it "essential." He clarified: "If you're a fan of rock music, our new record's essential… I don't think there's any recent releases of rock music that come close to 'Under The Midnight Sun' . And to say that, it may sound like an arrogant statement, but I'm tired of this bullshit. Stop it. Stop phoning it in. Stop exploiting your fans. Stop patronizing your fans. And stop calling them fans. They're your benefactors. Our audience are our benefactors."

Astbury continued: "I have such incredible gratitude and respect to people who would actually pay their hard-earned money to walk through a door, buy a record, come to a show, buy a t-shirt. Are you kidding? I was one; I am one. I appreciate that. I appreciate them. And that's why we made this record, because we wanted it to be the best of the best of the best. It's a gift. Yeah, you've gotta pay for it. But I'm sorry, that's… it's society."

"Under The Midnight Sun" arrived in October via Black Hill Records . The LP was produced by Tom Dalgety ( PIXIES , GHOST , ROYAL BLOOD ). Dalgety is the first British producer THE CULT has worked with since its second album, "Love" (1985).

Astbury previously spoke highly of "Under The Midnight Sun" last July in an interview with Dayton Daily News . At the time, he said: "It is a different animal. It destroys 'Hidden City' and anything else we've done in quite a while. We dug deep and put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this record.

"It's a brave new world out there and we want to be a part of it, but you don't get to be a part of it unless you're doing your best work," he added. "There are no free passes for anyone. You're only as good as what's happening today."

In a separate interview with the Los Angeles Daily News , Astbury stated about "Under The Midnight Sun" : "This new album is a really honest, authentic depiction of where we are today. It's a very focused record and it's layered, it's dense, it's celebratory and it gets dark. There's a lot in this record. It's an amalgamation of THE CULT 's major influences, the DNA of the band all culminating in a very special moment."

Born out of the ashes of the U.K. post-punk scene, THE CULT evolved to become one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the late 20th century, selling millions of albums, headlining arenas and stadiums around the world, infusing innovative possibilities into the worlds of music and art, and quickly ascending through the ranks of the indie music world to achieve global status. THE CULT , whose music transformed from punk rock to post-punk, psychedelia, heavy dance music and transcendental hard rock, became one of the handful of important bands in the U.S. post-modern and hard rock communities, and was embraced by a generation that was waking up to the influence of 1960s and 1970s rock icons like LED ZEPPELIN , THE NEW YORK DOLLS and David Bowie .

The constant core of THE CULT is the "head and heart" of the band, Astbury and guitarist/composer Billy Duffy . Attitude incarnate, the chemistry between these two vastly different artists — equal parts genuine affection and palpable tension — remains the source of their long-standing partnership. Duffy grounds Astbury 's esoteric side with a hard rock perspective, and there is no doubt that at all times, these two have each other's back. THE CULT 's current lineup also includes former WHITE ZOMBIE , EXODUS and TESTAMENT drummer John Tempesta .

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