The Cult is a British rock band that was formed in 1983, rising to fame during the mid-1980s with a hybrid style of heavy metal and post-punk fused with hard rock. The band's nucleus consists of vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, both of whom have been the constant members through numerous lineup changes. Their sound progressed from their post-punk roots with the album "Dreamtime" to the hard rock direction of "Electric" and the more textured "Sonic Temple," which helped propel them into the mainstream.

Throughout their career, The Cult has experienced various periods of hiatus and resurgence, continually evolving their music while retaining a die-hard fan base. Their legacy includes influential tracks like "She Sells Sanctuary," "Fire Woman," and "Love Removal Machine." With a career spanning over three decades, their more recent projects, such as "Choice of Weapon" (2012) and "Hidden City" (2016), have continued to showcase their ability to blend heavy riffs with a mystical and dark aesthetic. Their relentless creativity was maintained in subsequent releases with singles like "Deeply Ordered Chaos" and "Hinterland," and they have sustained their reputation as a powerful live act. The Cult's long-lasting influence on rock music remains evident, as they continue to record and tour, with "Under The Midnight Sun" adding to their storied discography and sustaining their legacy in the rock pantheon.

Genres

Album Rock

Hard Rock

New Wave

Rock

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Latest Release

Dreamtime (2024 Remaster)

The Cult

Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 23, 2024