Back To Their Roots - The Cult
By Lynn Ramage’
It’s been two decades or so since the Signature sound of the CULT took a hold of their loyal followers by leaps and bounds! OK, I admit, I was one of them! Originated and fronted by vocalist Ian Astbury and legendary guitarist Billy Duffy they were originally “The Death Cult.” The band had risen to super stardom in the late 80s with their mega hit release of “Sonic Temple!” The driven material from that release gave metal music lovers the hits such as “Firewoman”, “She Sells Sanctuary” and “Sweet Soul Sister.”
The band seemed to disappear for a period and had a few other albums out here and there, but I sensed with those releases they were trying to “keep up with the times”. Their latest effort released October 30th on Roadrunner Records on the bands “New Wilderness Label called; “Born Into This” signifies that the band is going back to their roots and recapturing that ever so identifiable “CULT” trademark sound! With song hits such at “Dirty Little Rock Star”, “I am Assassin”, “Tiger in the Sun”, “Born into This”, “Illuminated”, and “Sound of Destruction.” (which bass lines reminded me a bit of the Sisters of Mercy sound)
We had a chance to catch the CULT’s November performance at the beautifully restored Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA for the Jägermeister Tour that they headlined. I have to be honest, they were spectacular! I saw them perform at the Trocadero last year after Ian had just finished a stint with his DOORS reunion and to be honest he had gained a little weight and the show was a bit mellower. This time out showed everyone looking much more toned and just more into the show displaying so much more stage presence and stamina! Ian was his old self and his vocals are just amazing! The venue rose to their feet when they went into “Firewoman” and there wasn’t a person standing still! The sound and lights at the Keswick always provide for a great show as well!
This new release is a must have for any true CULT lover who has been longing for the Cult’s signature sound and craving for that lost void! Love it! Love them! Wild rumors are spreading all over the net that the Cult may be on the Led Zeppelin US tour in 2008 not yet confirmed but what an opportunity for more fans to see exactly how awesome this band is and what an epic show that would be! Check out their website at www.The-Cult.com
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