The Cult: Whatever Happened To The Band Behind 'She Sells Sanctuary'?

[@markcopland8425]

One of most underrated rock bands of all time, still going strong will see them live in November 🤟

[@JD-bd5rd]

Every single video that has to do with a band includes a comment saying “the most underrated band” 😂

[@Vivid_Viking]

Seen them in Belfast two nights ago. They are incredible.

[@graysaw]

I thought it was U2! 😂😂

[@madamedellaporte4214]

I think they are overrated.

[@travisstafford397]

I always thought that they were going to be much bigger than they ended up being. Great band

[@chelton87]

Same, It still confounds me

[@garygolt7754]

Me too great front man the dude could move and bought sonic temple liked it all. Shame when you can't handle fame at least some stayed alive

[@crystalship9900]

Lead singer was compared to Jim Morrison a lot. I really liked this band and still listen to their music

[@brettjames8220]

Another one of those bands that fell into the "cult" category, no pun intended. They have their followers, sadly not enough. Great band. Billy Duffy a very gifted guitarist.

[@travisstafford397]

@Super Nostalgia wonderful, are you so insecure in your beliefs that you randomly express them to strangers? Or perhaps your god is so incredibly insecure himself that he needs you to do so.

[@askcommish]

Been a fan of The Cult since the Love album and will be a fan forever. Seen them live many times, always put on a great live show... Billy Duffy is one hell of a guitarist!

[@brettjames8220]

That 'Love' album is killer. Got the LP. Great cover.

[@dennis8309]

A great live show??? They were the absolute worst I've ever seen and I've seen a ton. They sounded great, but Ian walked out, held his mic stand like Jim Morrison and never moved until he walked off at the end. He didn't address the crowd once, and appeared like he didn't want to be there...

[@kerkroberts8875]

I’m a fan from Southern Death Cult to Death Cult…up to The Cult, Electric album. After that, with whatever the bands issues were, they’ve only produced a bunch of half ass albums, full of drivel.

[@BonesyTucson]

@@dennis8309 In no way disputing this. I've heard people say much the same thing about Smashing Pumpkins, yet both of these bands are favourites of mine, and I've seen neither of them live. Sometimes I wonder if certain folks are just slated to never get a good show from certain bands or something. Thank goodness for the good ones we *have* seen. Have you seen anything that really impressed you or that stood out? (fwiw, one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen was Fishbone)

[@yveyjimmy40]

Billy Duffy is very underated. Dude shreds, one of the best.

[@excellinkus]

Ian Astbury has a very powerful voice with a strong vibrato at the end of each verse he delivers. He has a very broad forehead and face that reminds me of Charles Bronson. And yet he can look like a pretty girl when he wears makeup. And his footwork is incredible. He's also one of the most articulate and insightful artists I've ever heard. They're still playing She Sell Sanctuary on the FM radio stations after it was released 43 years ago so while they may be underrated, they'll never be outdated.

[@rpinthecr4044]

Well... I'd like to see vibrato at the beginning of a verse lol... forehead or other facial features, what??? Footwork??? Lmfao. Keep going on you journey for more

[@firstylasty9417]

@@rpinthecr4044 Meh. Don't undersell a good front-man. He's got a killer voice, and a stage presence, to boot. I thought he was a total babe in his rococo "horses and butterflies" pirate phase -- vocally and performance-wise. Also, Sanctuary and Rain are gorgeous songs. Saw them a year or so ago, and they still had presence.

[@NevadaMontagu]

33 years ago.

[@freya8133]

TERRIBLE singer.

[@emilymiller1853]

​@@rpinthecr4044 Moronic nonsense. Congrats 🥳

[@robertogreen]

Billy duffy was the first “famous” person i met when i moved to LA as a 21 year old in 1991. billy and i played soccer together for 20 years (his is a wicked left foot) and he was always a gracious and kind person to me and to my friends. i can’t speak more highly of him, and he never had any airs or pretensions. just a solid working-class musician (well, he made more money that that but you know what i mean.). Props to him and his great band The Cult, long may they live.

[@sorearm]

that's pretty cool, thanks for sharing, rock on

[@rozone5757]

20 years playing soccer with him..cool story bro pitty it's bullshit

[@robertogreen]

um what now? we played on a team called wanderers in sherman oaks and a team called hollywood united all over LA and the valley. and yes, for 20 years. what a random input here on YT. @@rozone5757

[@RedOakCrow]

@@rozone5757 Why is that not believable? Duffy plays in a league in LA.

[@XRakkgruntX]

@@rozone5757pity, like your arrogance

[@taylorbeltramo9463]

Brother I love that you cover The Cult. One of my most favorite bands of all time and there’s almost no content on them. Thank you! Love this place. ❤

[@edterryberry255]

Totally agree with you, I have seen them many times and they are great live. Very underrated.

[@ketboston7568]

The Cult- quite an underrated band - so wonderful- and delightful 😅!

[@Deepbluhuntr]

Ian Astbury has the perfect rock-n-roll singing voice. What a gift !

[@pointlessedits]

A great band that does not get enough recognition or respect. Hard rocking. great musicians and a one of a kind sounding lead vocalist.

[@82394forrest]

Electric brings me back to freshman highschool 86/87. It’s my favorite Cult album. Just good rock that never dies💯

[@thegiftedone]

Hey……I know that dude!🫵🏻….you used to work at All American Burger!

[@kennedy6971]

I thought I was the only freshman in 86-87. Iistened to that album (with red solo cup inhand) for a entire summer of keg party's. Good times

[@RighteousBrother]

Still going strong. Their new album is fantastic!!

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

New album?? I gotta check this out!!

[@TheDoobiesnatcher]

that's what I was thinking too it's great

[@conormckeown3691]

Love the cult - but new album is dung

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

@@conormckeown3691 ....thank you...calling my brother in California and letting him know too!!

[@philphilly4777]

@@conormckeown3691 The album might grow on you.After a couple of listens.Much better then there last album?

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

They were awesome in concert. One of those bands you cant believe have been around as long as they have. Rock music, touring, sales, etc sure have changed. Billy Duffy is a phenomenal guitarist. Album like Love and Electric and Sonic Temple were fantastic. Glad to see theyre still at it.

[@petertekampe4644]

just saw them play in Phoenix a few weeks ago. Underrated, timeless, beyond great. I named my dog Billy Duffy! These guys are real and they ROCK! Their new album is incredible....

[@-KYUSS-]

The Cult released their 11th album last month “Under The Midnight Sun”. It’s one of the best albums released this year. Top 5 Cult album imo.

[@ericmcgivern4429]

I saw the Cult live on the Sonic Temple tour & what a night it was to this day one of the Best concerts I ever saw !!!! FANTASTIC!!!!

[@williamtobin7282]

My brother partied all night with these guys, at the bar, in van couver in the late 80's. Said they were real down to earth and aside from the fact that I dig their music, being cool to others is where its at. God Bless em...

[@jamesmonroe9451]

I hung out with them 15 minutes in Atlanta after the show. They WERE down to earth and I was glad since being a fan since 1985. In my opinion they helped save rock after the disco fad seemed to have people brain-washed, some never returned. The Cult belong in the Rock Hall of Fame.

[@williamtobin7282]

@@jamesmonroe9451 i think...know....The rock and roll hall of fame is all bullshit. They overlook amazing groups and put in all kinds of crap. The CULT deserve FAR BETTER than Cincinnati s JOKE

[@1_Lost_Soul]

I was with you all the way until you mentioned that disgusting piece of shit place in Cleveland. It's a farce! I'd be just as thrilled if they were never put in there. I wish that some of the artists that have already been 'inducted' would take themselves out of there. They're too good to be in that dump.

[@outlawrebelgirl333]

I have been into The Cult since I was a teenager circa mid-late 80's up till today. I seen them live at Milwaukee Summerfest on July 9, 2022 and they can still rock out. I even got my husband into The Cult! Ian's voice is a little gruff but he's been singing a long time and he had just gotten out of a mental health facility just 2 weeks prior. Billy is still in top form, plays his guitars flawlessly. I wish they would clarify that Ian is NOT Native American, he is British and Scottish. He does believe in native spirituality very much and there is nothing wrong with that because that spirituality keeps one grounded and centered which probably saved his life. I love their older songs so much but I do have their new album Under The Midnight Sun. Its very different but still beautiful in its own way. They are much older and wiser now so the music reflects a different time in their lives just as all of us are getting older and at different times in our lives. They are evolving just as many older bands are.

[@jalapenowarrior1665]

I saw The Cult last Sunday on the last show of their tour in Phoenix. I was so happy to watch and hear Billy Duffy and Ian play live. I loved watching Billy play his Gretsch Whie Falcon! 😁

[@shotakuervo]

Billy should be a guitar god, so underrated.

[@thatismattjohnsonjohnson3146]

The Cult Electric is one of the best albums of all time, hands down. From start to finish , the record is like taking off on a rocket ship. One great song after another.

[@garys1266]

Yep, better than Love, there's not a bad song on that album.

[@sabrinadurando4498]

I have just Elettric album of The Cult. I had to decide which buy and i went to Elettric. I loved It! All great songs! I think the Cult were at their best during that period.

[@MichaelWH]

I agree...every song.

[@n-doghansenmand5655]

True dat, bought it when it came out, still have it. All my other class mates were more into DM ( so was I), but Cult turned me into more hard rock.

[@scottbubb2946]

I saw them when they were touring Sonic Temple. It was in a relatively small venue in St. Louis, MO with Dangerous Toys and Bonham. I have been going to concerts for 35 years and have seen more really big bands than I can remember. Most of them were bands that I love. I didn't even know The Cult was touring at the time. A friend gave me two tickets the day of the show because he couldn't go. Without a doubt, The Cult was THE BEST BAND I'VE EVER SEEN LIVE! I've seen some amazing bands, but none of them were even close.

[@chrishubbell3313]

That sir is an amazing story & glad you shared. Have seen the CULT several times over the years & had the pleasure of meeting Ian, the fact you got to see DANGEROUS TOYS w/ BONHAM🤘🏾That’s just good shit. Your friend did you a straight solid!✊🏾

[@scottbubb2946]

@@chrishubbell3313 It's funny because I was just standing in my front yard and he drove by and I waved. Then he went around the block and came back to ask me if I wanted the tickets. It was only a couple hours before it started. I had two tickets and I couldn't find anyone to go with me. I finally called a friend's brother that I didn't even know very well. Lol. Great seats too, center stage about 5 rows back.

[@scottbubb2946]

@@voncrowne6603 I was a big fan of that first Dangerous Toys album and had been a huge fan of The Cult. I bought Bonham's Disregard For Time Keeping on cassette, but I really didn't listen to it much. So, they could have been playing most of it wrong and I wouldn't have noticed. Lol It seems like they did When The Levee Breaks as an encore. I didn't buy anymore of their albums. Seems like someone gave me the In The Name of My Father CD, but I didn't listen to that much either.

[@ericmcgivern4429]

I had the very Same experience again at a small venue( Whitley bay ice rink) in England it was the Best & roughest gig I ever went to, loads of bikers fighting each other & me & my mates were shitting ourselves!! But the band were Awesome!!!

[@Diesel0807]

They were pretty good on sonic temple tour.... they sucked on the ceremony tour the eric singer Charlie Drayton rhythm section was bad...

[@Clem_Fandango11]

I saw the Southern Death Cult at the Brixton Ace when I was 15....Fantastic live. The Death Cult/Cult's Dreamtime and Love Tours were just immense. Their peak for me.

[@sihammer7942]

I think your memory is a bit like mine, maybe? Slightly the worse for wear, unreliable + missing bits (a chunk of the 90s in my case, I'm afraid...). The Southern Death Cult didn't play Brixton Academy (not until they were The Cult did that happen), that was the very first, earliest incarnation of the band + they weren't playing venues that big. You're going back a good while, easy to get things wrong........ Some people on here are on about seeing them a couple of weeks ago, which is good to hear........ Billy + Ian have been at it for what must be close to 45 years,ffs! I salute them........ be rude not to.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

@@sihammer7942 not the Brixton academy, the Brixton Ace. Different venue. It was like a small cinema....not sure if it's there now.

[@sihammer7942]

@@Clem_Fandango11 My sincere apologies, I'm sorry for questioning you, I wasn't trying to be a smart arse, I just thought you were mistaken. Thank you for putting me in my place + for not taking offence, people are so keen to have a pop at each other on these platforms, sad people I mean which you clearly are not. All the best, my friend, I don't remember the Brixton Ace, which means nothing at all, but I'm going to look into it, it sounds good, or even better if the name's anything to go by?..?.. OK, I'm all clued up.......... The Ace, became The Fridge, which is now, Electric Brixton......... I knew it as the Fridge, can't remember who I saw there, needless to say, but we've already established I'm an idiot. So, it is still there, different name, but that answers your question........ + again, I'm sorry.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

@@sihammer7942 it's ok. Easy mistake. 😀 I've just seen the venue is still there. Used to be a dump but looks ok now. So many great bands played there. Still a music venue as well.

[@vickibedford55]

Sorry. Wasn’t it SUDDEN Death Cult?? Not Southern.

[@popo28349]

Just saw them on 11/19 in Santa Barbara. Great show! Ian sounded amazing and Billy was his usual badass self. I really think the drummer, John Tempesta, drives their energy. Amazing drummer!!

[@Trist805]

I went to that show, too, and thought it was great. The new songs also sounded good live.

[@deborahcooper9085]

Saw them in Houston Texas at The House of Blues in 2012!!!! They were great. I hate that I didn’t see them in the 80’s. Their music wasn’t played on air very much. Definitely an underrated band!!

[@RighteousBrother]

I'm happy to say I saw them in 1987 on the Electric tour my first ever gig!

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Underrated now but not in the late 80s

[@deborahcooper9085]

@@SerenityChaos1975 I don’t remember them in the 80s. They didn’t get much airtime I guess. I went to several Triumph concerts and Molly Hatchet and Bad Company. I sure would have paid to see them in the 80s.

[@sabrinadurando4498]

@@RighteousBrother lucky you! Their best period,i think.

[@sabrinadurando4498]

@@deborahcooper9085 they were fantastic! Expecially in '85/'88... Really good concerts. I never had the possibility to go to a concert of them and i miss that experiance in my life.

[@shotakuervo]

Still one of the best back to back releases of any band, Love/Electric. Dang, I miss the 80's.

[@Ontariosound]

I saw Guns and Roses open for The Cult and absolutely blow them off the stage. People were actually leaving half way through The Cult's set. I will take their first album and nothing more. Radio played the hell out of this band back in the 90s.

[@mericanignoranc3551]

@@Ontariosound Anecdotal evidence is what people who don't understand simple things do when they don't agree. Who cares what GnR fans like?..lol Go tell your mommy you're on the internet and ask her what critical thinking is, OK? You should be embarrassed , but I doubt it...lmao

[@brettjames8220]

Different sounding albums but both great in their own way.

[@SirWeedBongVentura]

The Cult is one of my favorite bands. Ian Astbury's vocals sometimes remind me of Glenn Danzig. 'Electric' is their best album in my opinion, and none [of their albums] are worth skipping. My top picks for someone unfamiliar with them, is to check out their cover of Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild"; or their tribute to fallen stars, as in "Sacred Life" as well as "Universal You" from their self-titled album. The Best of Rare Cult features the gems, "Lay Down Your Gun (Version 2)" and "Bleeding Heart Graffiti", in case you're interested.

[@saltpeter7429]

Yes Indeed. Both the Cult and Glenn Danzig are very much a part of my hard rock pantheon of hero's. ELECTRIC is a classic, like Back in Black or Appetite for Destruction. It's a shame, in regards to Danzig, that the majority of press I see online for him is negative. People dumping on him. But the MISFITS reunion show is the only " punk rock" act to ever sell out Madison square garden. So, the press can hate Glenn all they want, the fans love him.

[@SirWeedBongVentura]

@@saltpeter7429 You got it!

[@joaquinhino]

and a portion of Jim Morrison maybe?

[@sabrinadurando4498]

@@joaquinhino yes,Ian had the good part of Jim 😁 But it's true,his voice Is similar to Glen's one. I love Ian more,by the way..

[@vanessahenry7238]

Glen Danzig? I never thought of that, I am thinking more Jim Morrison! Either way about Right!

[@mattinsley1721]

I got to see them at The Grove of Anaheim a few years ago. Small club setting. They were amazing. Really tight. One of the best shows I have ever been to. Everybody there was blown away.

[@TycoVai]

Just saw them in Victoria Canada. One of my top 3 shows ever. 😊

[@josephgengler7258]

I have seen this band through the good times and the bad, so if you love them or hate them really doesn't matter, they payed their dues to be in rock history as one of the greatest bands of all time and they are every true rock band out there's favorite band, just ask any rock band what they think of the cult and they all say this is my jam!!! Sammy Hagar needs to do an interview with them, it would be awesome!!!

[@greenalishi222]

They just released a new record. Its awesome. Just saw em live. They killed it. Not gone

[@clarkarnold5431]

They are a great band. I just saw them in Vegas two weeks ago. Still rocking still sound great love it. As long as it’s Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, then you will always have The Cult

[@lv2465]

The Cult is a band who I continue to find gem after gem musically.

[@roebuck08]

They are still going strong to this day, their latest album (2022) is just amazing

[@blacksunshine7485]

One of my favourite bands. The holy trinity of Love, Electric (and the Manor/Peace Version) and Sonic Temple are masterworks. One of my first bands were called The Dirty Bastards and our inspiration was The Cult, Danzig, Alice in Chains and Motley Crue. We weren't dumb kids haha

[@AngelAPAVLOVSCornDog]

There is NOTHING holy about this band..the red rooms...nuff said

[@Tdub0911]

Since day one Sanctuary has been and still is my favorite song ever. Ever. Finally got to see them at the L.A. Colosseum in '89 or '90. Awesome concert. Love is still my favorite album and I thought it was funny when everybody went crazy at how great The Cult was when Electric came out. I was like "where have you been" these guys were awesome a long time ago.

[@Ihad9eyes]

3:08 That new drummer was Mark Brzezicki of Big Country and he is the reason the Love album is a fantastic piece of work.

[@blackpanda32]

dude, did you just born yesterday? the cult are still performing, still releasing new music and they sound better than ever . A huge band

[@jamesjames7889]

I saw The Cult in 1988 in San Diego, the opening act was Guns N' Roses.... Great show !!

[@jamesmonroe9451]

Appreciate your comment, Ive debated that yes Guns and Roses DID open for the Cult at one time !

[@TommyMacLuckie]

In 1987

[@jamesjames7889]

@@TommyMacLuckie yes, you're right end of summer of 87, here's GNRs set list, don't have The Cult's

[@jamesjames7889]

@@TommyMacLuckie It's So Easy Anything Goes Out ta Get Me Mr. Brownstone Nightrain Welcome to the Jungle My Michelle Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan cover) You're Crazy Paradise City

[@sihammer7942]

I was 17 + would have sold body parts, at the time, to have seen that show........ I'm glad I didn't, I'm pleased to say, I'm old enough to realise I need them, all of them!

[@jasontietje9134]

I literally did not know they were around this long. I'm kind of knew to The Cult and love there music. Thanks for mentioning other songs and albums. Gonna check it out

[@DegrieGames]

Just saw The Cult at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. Great live show, still class acts. Ian smiled at me a couple of times, and Billy Duffy gave me a couple picks after the show, great musicians and guys!

[@northeden8661]

I worked security in Calgary, Alberta at the Cult/Metallica concert in 1988. I was there at stage left keeping people from rushing the stage. The Cult opened for Metallica and they put on a better show. Metallica just kind of went through the motions. It was like they weren't even trying. The Cult rocked and you could see they put in the effort. That's what I thought at the time anyway. I didn't meet them but I made 40 bucks working the show and as a student at the time, I got to eat for a week.

[@guzzis3]

Absolutely flipped when love removal machine came out. Bought the album, then their other albums and saw them live once here in Aus at Selena's in sydney. Loudest concert I've ever been to, couldn't hear for 3 days. Ah to be young again...

[@Khalil786110]

I saw them at Selena’s too. Great gig.

[@kingryanidas17]

Saw em back in September of this year and they still got it, Definitely a band worth checking out.

[@maxdamiann]

Seen them 3 times over the years. First one back in 1986. Never a shite concert. Got hooked on them after watching their Resurrection Joe video.

[@pixeldup]

Saw them in October at the LA Greek theatre. Great show! Also, Black Rebel Moto Club opened for them and they crushed it.

[@Maniac1607]

"Under The Midnight Sun" came out recently and it's very good. Ian still sounds great.

[@breyesevenex]

Whatever Happened To The Band Behind 'She Sells Sanctuary'? Uhm, they're still around. In fact they only got bigger and better!!

[@gerrih3483]

I partied with them at a friend's house in South Africa 25 years ago, was fortunate to get the best personal advise of my life from Matt. Blessed!

[@MegaJudder]

You have got it pretty well covered without going over old ground, going back to the early days in the UK..you need to pay some attention to the latest album. It is the best thing to be written by them, possibly...dare I say EVER, no fillers no overrated producers pulling strings. Every song is rooted firmly in the past and present, and is worthy of headphones and quality time. I haven't felt that need for a couple of decades. It is The Cult on form!

[@Crimeyfied]

I was less than unimpressed with Sonic Temple and I think the last album I tried was Ceremony? From a super Cult die-hard from God's Zoo/Resurrection to vaguely 88 I loved them. Didn't really listen to any album between Temple and Ceremony more than a handful of times. Can you convince a dude who bled the Dreamtime-Love-Electric period to come back with a little more explicit reasoning? Sincerely, Jaded Ghost Dancer of Jaime Stewart, Preston, Brzezicki, and Warner

[@PartyMyrtle]

What happened to The Cult? Still rocking it!!! Saw the Cult in Oct 22 Austin Tx THEY WERE and STILL are AMAZING

[@robduck4812]

Just seen them in Leamington this past summer. They were awesome. One of my Favorites 🇨🇦 🍁

[@TT64NOVASS]

They were never the same after Jaime Stewart left , but I'll always love the CULT.

[@andrewleerose]

Some other drummer brought in on Love ? After Preston was sacked the drummer was Mark Brzezicki. One of the best drummers of his generation and the power behind Big Country.

[@bobthebear1246]

Good video. I always loved The Cult, even though they could really never maintain their early success. But they were so original and different and road and recorded some really great songs. By the way, in 2007 they had a great comeback single with "Dirty Little Rockstar." That song has always been so underrated. I love "She Sells Sanctuary," "Love Removal Machine," "Wild Flower," "Fire Woman," "Sun King," and "Sweet Soul Sister," But in my opinion the greatest song they ever did was the deep, dramatic, powerful, hauntingly beautiful "Edie (Ciao Baby)." That song is an absolute masterpiece, honestly one of the greatest songs of all-time, and I 100% agree with Ian Asbury on that it should have easily been a Top 10 hit.

[@reitjerkstra1262]

Edie... Yes! Still gives me chills.

[@Jason_Maier]

Underrated for sure. They just released a new album "Under The Midnight Sun". As I said elsewhere, their 3 album run of Love/Electric/Sonic Temple was awesome.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Underrated now but not in the 80s, they were popular.

[@garethbuckley8700]

I saw The Cult co-headline with Alice Cooper in May at the Hydro In Glasgow in May. Both acts were excellent.

[@humongousfungusamongus3871]

I discovered The Cult in the 80's & have loved them ever since.

[@erichanson1740]

My all time favorite rock band. Bought there new album and wow sounds so good!!!!! Awesome album! Ian and Duff are an amazing pair.👍👍👍

[@sabrinadurando4498]

Sorry,which Is the title? I'm in a big confusion now...

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I first saw the Cult as a teenager when they were Southern Death Cult while at the same time following Theatre of Hate. I still enjoy the music of both bands, even though I am in my 50s, and have introduced a number of 'youngsters' to their music. Both were great bands to watch perform live.

[@ziggypop79]

I can’t believe you didn’t mention Jamie Stewart leaving the band, that was a major thing before Ceremony happened.

[@jimmyhumphrey_5975]

Having met Ian many years ago and being an instrumentalist I still identified with what he and the band have done. A very powerful group without using a bunch of Distortion to do it. Not easily done . And the law Suite was bullshit.

[@stephengallagher2209]

Ian Astbury is totally Red Indian. His tribal name is Shits with Bulls.

[@RedMcc]

One the best concerts I ever went to. Love and Electric were F'n incredible albums. These two albums could easily be inserted into todays music. They were such a breath of fresh air in the midst of alot bad 80s music.

[@raygamino6687]

What happened to the cult? They’re still kicking ass! I just saw them in Monterey Ca. a week and a half ago. They sounded great and put on a awesome performance and were loud as shit. I had a great time. I hope they’re around another twenty years.

[@al1976-v7m]

Yeah i saw them in Vienna in the early 00's and it was deafening. On of the loudest gigs i ever attended.

[@michaellehmbeck8671]

Thank you so much Rock n Roll True Stories for uploading this great video, I appreciate it!

[@GwynethLlewelyn]

'Whatever happened...?' Uh, they never left; they continue to be on tour, regularly; they release albums with novel experiments in psychedelic post-punk/post-gothic rock. Nothing 'happened' to the **band** ; it's just that some old fans have been distracted and aren't following their career any longer! Others, however, remain faithful; and the most fanatic fans believe that the best album is always the _next_ one - because you cannot predict what The Cult will come up with next!

[@lucyfuir6386]

I saw them like 2 or 3 years ago in Boston. It was the sonic temple anniversary tour. They did the album in order. It sounded amazing.

[@christophersanders5007]

I saw The Cult in 1987 opening for Billy Idol. Billy Idol was on his way down in popularity, and The Cult where on their way up at the time.

[@Corpus_Callosum]

I always liked The Cult. 1984-1986 best era for me. Love is a great record.

[@drwadesuccess]

What a great vid, man! Love this band. Always wanted to know the inside story. Thank you! Long live The Cult!

[@91chrisperez]

They did a free show in Las Vegas and it was the first time I heard them. They were so good!

[@deborahcooper9085]

Was that recently or a few years ago?

[@91chrisperez]

@@deborahcooper9085 a few years ago… I’d say 2018 I think or 19

[@deborahcooper9085]

@@91chrisperez when I saw them in 2012 he had just come from Las Vegas and had gotten married there.

[@deborahcooper9085]

In Houston Texas at The House of Blues!!

[@rabbithowls71]

Electric is still in my top 10 albums ever, it’s a perfect rock record.

[@Moalleboanne-te8uk]

The band ever... Saw them a lot in Europe and love their Concerts. Will allways be a fan of this band 👍🏻👌🏻🇳🇱.

[@festivalbeast]

Love is one off the best rock albums ever made

[@delanoarts3703]

Sweet soul sister is one my all time favorites

[@michaelhalbert3843]

They opened for Billy Idol in 1986 or 87, I was there. The singer was SO drunk. It was crazy fun. He kept telling us that every song had "balls", even if it was a ballad.

[@sabrinadurando4498]

Ian had that problem. Alcolism. He was on cure and took weigh and now he is a new Ian. 🥰

[@eancurtis9333]

Ran into billy Duffy in LA the other day ..really cool dude

[@al1976-v7m]

I saw them around 2001 at a small club in Vienna. It was deafening! Astbury's voice and Duffy's hooks definitely make for an interesting combo.

[@IvanLendl87]

Both LOVE and ELECTRIC are stone cold classic albums - and they don’t sound a thing like each other. Imo they never released anything which reached that level of artistic greatness ever again. Not sure why. Regardless, two all-time classic albums is pretty great.

[@TedBunnie]

Another great one! Love your channel, babe! You make it just like home for all Rock lovers!

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks

[@chavee70]

Saw the Cult at La Zona Rosa in Austin back in 2006 or 07 and that had to be one of the loudest shows I have ever attended. It was freakin awesome.

[@kendrury4028]

Nothing happened… they’re still rocking… they were great in Edmonton!

[@rnrtruestories]

@@kendrury4028 Edmonton resident too?

[@VigilanteMan32]

1994 Self Titled was EPIC Every song is great

[@Kane6676]

I seen them two months ago. They were outstanding. Put on a great show

[@llengsuch3426]

Seeing The Cult live in Newport, South Wales on the Electric tour as an 18 year old fan was one of the best nights ever!

[@KabukiKid]

I saw them on that tour with Metallica in 1989... they sounded fantastic that night! Really excellent show... both bands were at their peak.

[@amerigo88]

After wearing out my copies of Electric and High Octane Cult, I saw them as part of the Revolution 3 Tour in 2019 with Stone Temple Pilots and Bush. Ian was fairly obnoxious during the set, spitting A LOT with a remark about being lactose intolerant. He also berated us for being unfamiliar with more recent albums. He seems to be a master of self-sabotage. I have seen loads of concerts: Van Halen, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, Guns n Roses, and so on. Ian's behavior was the worst unless you want to count waiting two hours after Skid Row for GnR to finally take the stage on the "Use Your Illusion" tour in 1991. Hard pass on future Cult shows for me.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Saw them open up for guns n' roses a few years back in Los angeles. Great show.

[@skippybiscuit275]

One of the best bands to come out of the 80’s

[@rokkimason4199]

Such s Great kickass band! I always loved their sound and style. The straight ahead approach to Rock was refreshing! Great texture!

[@wietseterpstra8295]

The Cult is touring again 12 gigs to go in the USA 1 in the UK and 1in Ireland, the one tim e i have seen them play in the Netherlands it was a waste of money ,the singer was stoned out of his mind and it was all but a good show.

[@bigsteed007]

How could they not be happy with the Electric album!?!? It was my first cult album and my favourite still! It’s great from front to back!

[@NoName-cz3wn]

Should've been wayyy bigger. Their first few albums were the perfect blend of the GnR scene and the new wave scene. As someone born in 91, I can't believe they weren't massive between 85 and 91. They had songs for everyone. Maybe that was the problem... scenes are so gatekeepy, so maybe half the ppl were saying "too new wave" and the other half were saying "too arena rock". Lil Devil, Rain, Sanctuary, Love Removal Machine, Sweet Soul Sister, Fire Woman... what a run of singles.

[@hamrite]

Excellent stuff !! I discovered the Cult working in a Chart House San Francisco restaurant in 1988, having arrived from Europe. The sound is great, at the time, I couldn't appreciate the Punk techno wave. A good friend of mine now listens to every album riding his Harley Davidson going around Switzerland. Thanks for the detail, ie that one of their album was recorded in the Electric Ladyland studio ... and the producers who gave the impulse for things to happen.

[@RichardSleyster]

I saw them in concert in 1989 and 1990. Excellent shows. The albums Electric and Sonic Temple are awesome!!!

[@apolloperez8706]

True story, I was Drag Racing at Houston Raceway Park in the late 90’s. I was very successful and as I won and went back to the Staging Lanes, this Song She Sells Sanctuary would play in my head! Going Round after Round with This Song! Brings me such Sanctuary to Drag Racing! Always! Still listen to them, especially Sanctuary even now.

[@cris_261]

Favorite non album track (although it did appear on the Cool World soundtrack and best of compilations): The Witch.

[@BonesyTucson]

Toronto represent! :) It's weird to hear Ontario called 'eastern canada' I don't even consider Quebec to be eastern canada come to think of it (I guess I consider ON and QC central? sorry) and eastern Canada in my mind almost totally means the maritimes (home of some of the coolest people on earth!)

[@impalaman9707]

Yeah, the Midwest tends to accept new things a lot slower than the rest of the US--even the South is more open-minded to new music. Midwesterners tend to like the familiar--the "lowest common denominator". If things don't fit into their neat little package, they reject it. I remember where I lived, "hair metal" still being popular in 1993!

[@samf9634]

Seen them many times live, always a great show. I also saw them open for GNR, definitely the best I have ever seen them live. When you open for GNR in front of 60K people you've got to bring your A game and they did just that!

[@bammer121]

Saw them in the eighties a few times just took my grandson to see them summer of 2023 sounded great always dug there music

[@argonunya8751]

One of my favorite bands! I've never seen them but I want to badly! Been following them since "Electric".

[@r.edward5701]

Same here. Still mad about not going to see them back in 1990. One day though

[@happyglock3426]

Peace dog is one of the most energizing songs I have ever heard. My fav after all these years.