Dreamtime
by Browny on 26/11/2024O2 Apollo Manchester - ManchesterBrilliant. Ian Astbutt was on form and Billy D was at his best, as always
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The Cult announce a string of outdoor UK shows
Beloved hard rock outfit The Cult have announced a string of outdoor shows from 4-6 July 2023, kicking off at Cardiff Castle before heading to The Piece Hall and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
When they released their debut album Dreamtime in 1984, The Cult were gothic post-punks with an indie following and a penchant for the occult.; within a few years, the Bradford band would become one of the classic hard rock titans of the decade.
Formed in West Yorkshire, the band came from the ashes of Southern Death Cult, a goth rock band fronted by Ian Astbury that enjoyed modest success in the early 80s. Astbury then formed Death Cult, joining forces with guitarist Billy Duffy, bassist Jamie Stewart and drummer Ray Mondo. In 1984, with an EP to their name and a new drummer Nigel Preston, the band name shortened once more to The Cult to let go of their gothic associations, though their debut album released later that year would still focus around shamanistic themes and delve into the mythologies of Native American and Aboriginal Australian mythologies.
Dreamtime was a promising start, reaching No.21 in the UK Albums Chart, but their 1985 follow-up Love propelled the band even further, with its hit singles 'She Sells Sanctuary', 'Revolution' and 'Rain'. The album captures The Cult building their brand of rock harder, a sound that Rick Rubin would turn up a notch on 1987's Electric. Featuring the likes of 'Wild Flower', 'Lil' Devil' and 'Love Removal Machine', the band's third album transitioned them into international rock stars.
After several more line-up changes, though Astbury and Duffy were always at its core, The Cult released Sonic Temple in 1988, their first of many with Canadian producer Bob Rock. It would be their most commercially successful record, with the incendiary 'Fire Woman' helping to rocket it into the US and UK Top 10 charts.
The next decades saw many ups and downs, from No.1 albums (Pure Cult) to break-ups and further personnel changes, but the 2010s saw The Cult get back on course as they embarked on several world tours and teamed up once more with Bob Rock for 2011's Weapon of Choice and 2016's Hidden City.
In 2022 The Cult released their 11th studio album Under the Midnight Sun, an emotionally-charged record with sweeping, stadium-filling guitar lines that included tracks such as 'Mirror' and 'Give Me Mercy'.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Astonishing phenomenal
by Sharrona on 09/11/2024I Saw The Cuit in York at the Barbican , absolutely fantastic band, Ians voice is absolutely phenomenal and what energy he has . This is my 6th time of seeing them and they just get better and better . What a band and long may they continue if you get the chance go and see them you will not be dissapointed. Absolutely incredible and when Ian sang Edie WOW just WOW .. this man is out of this world his energy, enthusiasm and presence on stage is something to behold, you know sometimes you see a band and they leave an impact on you well THIS IS THE BAND, Thankyou just incredible ....
Rating: 5 out of 5 This has got to be up there!
by Spencer L on 06/11/2024Royal Albert Hall - LondonMe and my friend Will asked to exchange our standing gallery tickets for seated tickets next to the Stage. Did I know Stage was going to be almost on stage. The views of the band were outstanding with Ian Asbury coming over to shake my hand and Billie Duffy giving me a nod for my singing efforts. The band were in top form, and sounded as great as I've ever remember hearing them in the past
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fab Concert from the Cult
by The Cambridge Hunter on 06/11/2024Roundhouse - LondonOn this form, the Cult should keep going! Hopefully, to bigger venues. Back to their best, the Cult are enjoying a renaissance and long may it continue. Cracking show by the band. Good balanced set. Until next time - soon please boys!
Rating: 5 out of 5 A smorgasbord!
by Huge on 05/11/2024Royal Albert Hall - LondonThe Cult were on great form and after getting everyone up on their feet Ian Astbury seemed to enjoy himself all the more. We had old songs, new songs and hardly ever heard them before songs, something for everyone no matter when you got into the band. As long as these guys want to keep playing we will keep going to see them.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Cult were brilliant.
by Caz on 04/11/2024University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall - WolverhamptonWhat a band. Brilliant front man. Fantastic guitars. Definitely takes you too another level. That includes the sage that smelt amazing which lifted you up from the start . š
Rating: 5 out of 5 Absolutely Amazing
by Kaffy on 03/11/2024The Cult were absolutely amazing from the minute they appeared on stage. I will definitely book to see them again and again and again. The only down side was the support act which was a bizarre choice.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent
by The Dogs on 03/11/2024University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall - WolverhamptonThe show was excellent. Sound quality brilliant and the cult gave 100%.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Good but could be longer.
by Ned on 03/11/2024University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall - WolverhamptonI enjoyed the Cult. Great band Ian Astbury still has it and Billy Duffy is a guitar master. Shame that they only played from 21:30 to 22:45. This is the second time I have seen them recently and the same both times. In the world of other band this is very short. Will not bother to see them again. As for the support act š³š³š³š³
Rating: 5 out of 5 WOW
by chris on 31/10/2024O2 City Hall Newcastle - Newcastle Upon Tynewat can i say ,,his voice is better than ever, i cant wait for them to come back,, he put on a BRILL show ,, was worth me going out as i have cancer and find it hard to go any were, but if all hell lets lose it would never stop me seeing them again, the staff were very nice ,1 guy at the top seat 8 E row even took a pic for me and i never asked how nice was that ,by the wat that guy was staff,, i had a brill time the cult were brill thanks for a great night xxxxxxx