The Cult
English rock band
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February 2025 | Ian Astbury confirmed new music is in the works, but expressed uncertainty about releasing a full album, stating 'Albums are dead'. |
2024 | Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy curated and released a recompiled Death Cult collection titled 'Paradise Now', featuring tracks from their early catalog including songs like 'Horse Nation', 'Ghost Dance', and 'Brothers Grimm'. |
November 2023 | Released a dual double A-side single with new songs 'FLESH AND BONE' and 'C.O.T.A', developed as an expanded edition of their 2022 album Under The Midnight Sun. |
October 5 2023 | The Spokesman-Review reported the band was working on new material for a possible 2024 release. |
August 14 2023 | Astbury and Duffy announced the 'Death Cult 8323' tour, a twelve-date UK tour with a single US date in Los Angeles, focusing on Death Cult material and early albums. |
2022 | Damon Fox contributes to the Under The Midnight Sun album before leaving the band. |
2022 | Mike Mangan was added to the band as the keyboardist, completing the current band configuration. |
2022 | The band released their latest studio album, marking their 11th studio album to date. |
2022 | Released studio album Under the Midnight Sun. |
July 2022 | The band toured North America with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Zola Jesus. |
July 7 2022 | The band announced 'Under the Midnight Sun' as their new album title, with 'Give Me Mercy' released as the first single. |
May 2022 | The band completed the 'main bulk' of their new album and embarked on a co-headlining six-date UK tour with Alice Cooper and Creeper. |
May 2022 | Billy Duffy confirmed the 'main bulk' of the new album was finished and mastered. |
May 2022 | The Cult embarked on a co-headlining six-date UK tour with Alice Cooper and Creeper. |
2020 | Ian Matthews contributes to the Under the Midnight Sun album (2022) |
2020 | Charlie Jones joins The Cult, contributing to the album Under The Midnight Sun. |
2020 | Charlie Jones became the band's bassist, joining the current lineup. |
August 15 2020 | Billy Duffy announced the band was recording their eleventh studio album with producer Tom Dalgety at Rockfield Studios. |
May 6 2020 | The Cult announced they signed to Black Hill Records. |
September 10 2019 | The Cult released 'Sonic Temple 30', a commemorative box set marking the 30th anniversary of their album, available in 5xCD, 3xLP+MC, and digital download formats via Beggars Banquet. |
May 2 2019 | The Sonic Temple 30th anniversary world tour began in Houston, Texas. |
April 2019 | The band announced a world tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Sonic Temple album. |
April 2 2018 | The Cult announced the 'Revolution 3 Tour' in the United States, performing as one of three headliners alongside Stone Temple Pilots and Bush. |
2016 | Released studio album Hidden City. |
2014 | Chris Chaney, Jamie Muhoberac, and Dan Chase contribute to the Hidden City album |
July 2013 | Touring guitarist Mike Dimkich left the band to join Bad Religion, with James Stevenson taking his place. |
2012 | Released 'Choice of Weapon' and 'Weapon of Choice' albums with expanded lineup including Jamie Edwards and Chris Goss. |
2012 | Released studio album Choice of Weapon. |
2011 | Jamie Edwards, Chris Goss, and A.J. Celi contribute to the Choice of Weapon album |
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