Matt Pinfield Speaks with The Cult About Latest Album "Under The Midnight Sun"

[@ImAcoastpedder]

Been a big fan since the 80's. She Sells Sanctuary is one of my all time favorite songs. Took my 15 year old son on his birthday to see them at The Fillmore in New Orleans. He's been a fan for the last couple years. That was an AMAZING example of a proper rock concert. They absolutely threw down ! What an incredible father & son experience.

[@Thirdfish]

Been a fan since Southern Death Cult were formed in Bradford.

[@arabellaaurora1762]

I was a fan from the 80s as well. I’m fascinated with them now 4 some reason.

[@warborn_inc.]

Brilliant band. One of the few who keep evolving musically and can still deliver the good live as well.

[@KyOte13]

This new album is one of their best… an amazing conceptual piece of work.

[@kevinmiller1121]

Brilliant record - that solo in A Cut Inside Gives Me chills every time

[@matsfrommusic]

Incredible songwriters and performers, seen them 3 times live, fantastic band.

[@JRStephens5005]

Billy is very chatty and gregarious. I like him. His mannerisms during the interview are terribly interesting. He fascinates me.

[@everdream24]

Fantastic interview. ⚡️CFFC!⚡️

[@michaelorleans5396]

Saw them back in the day when GnR opened for them..fantastique

[@ohsisterman]

Awesome album, Great interview. Thank You Matt. x

[@hansg.8557]

Thank you so much for this great interview. Under the Midnight Sun is an outstanding album. It's my favorite album of 2022. And yes it's CINEMATIC. The song Impermanence is Primus inter Pares. Long live Th Cult.

[@paulleigh5351]

I love UTMS. One of their best

[@nelsonventura7374]

UTMS is the best album of the year,a masterpiece! this is THE CULT!!!

[@-KYUSS-]

UTMS is an absolutely fantastic album.. Thank you Matt! CFFC!

[@Vincent.Duquesne.]

Fan Forever & more if I can ✨

[@Gilboy63]

Love the mighty Cult. Seen them about 75 times in the UK.

[@savitri5886]

Love the new album👏👏👏........and your braids Ian😍

[@carlwalker1623]

Picking out songs live should always include at least 4 new songs and anniversary of older releases and change it up every year to give fans a reason to keep coming out.

[@stephenwolfram356]

The Cult can do whatever they want live.

[@adrianpackett4220]

Keel Uni, I remember that joint, Kings all Stoke for TOH as will....lot of mushrooms back then......good times indeed!

[@GoannaUK]

Great interview and so good to see you, Ian and Billy! Yes, it seems like 'now' is a bit like 'then', with (in the UK) the strikes, poverty, DiY aesthetic, lack of belief in any political party line, etc.... Can good music come out of identity politics? Thats' what i don't know or see...

[@zacariasfangueiro4073]

13:48 Love when Billy says "Footballer" and not "soccer player" . Right on Mr. Duffy!!!😉👌

[@StickyColaBud]

Good interview Great band

[@markm148]

Ian’s hiding from fans at the airports look is his 24/7 look now.

[@keithdodge2254]

Wonderful interview #CFFC

[@Mortslake]

Its a great album!

[@cocktailhotel]

I like the 8-song set for this album. 8 is the number for infinity. I was also born on the 8th. Aside from that, look at Billy Idol, he puts out 4-song EP's now, in 21'and 22'. His last full-length studio album was 9 years ago. This may be the way to go in the future. Less can be more. And back to The Cult, their 2007 Born Into This and 2012's Choice Of Weapon albums had deluxe edition bonus discs that both absolutely kicked ass, much like the Black Sabbath 13 album where there were 8 songs on the main disc, but the bonus tracks disc just killed it too.

[@eddie8532]

This interview is in stark contrast to the one Ian gave last week where he repeatedly threw Billy under the bus. Hopefully they can stay civil and on the same page so I can see them play again in 2023.

[@jamesashworth2050]

Where can that interview be found?

[@eddie8532]

@@jamesashworth2050 The Cult 2022: Ian Astbury about the new album "Under The Midnight Sun"@Rock Antenne

[@eddie8532]

@@jamesashworth2050 It's on KZbin. Just replied with the title.

[@jamesashworth2050]

Thanks I’ll give it a listen 👍

[@warborn_inc.]

Yeah....Ian was being a bit of a dick throughout that entire interview and honestly it seemed pretty weak of him to keep throwing shade at Billy through that entire interview. If there is personal friction between them...seems like the mature thing to do would he to handle them privately...not talk smack on some random KZbin interview. Gotta say that interview with Ian didnt exactly cast him in a good light in my opinion. Between his negative comments about Billy and his constant name dropping and almost humble bragging about all of the aŕtists he has known etc....just made him come across more pompous than Ive ever heard him...and The Cult have been my favorite band for 36 years. Still respect him..but dont think that interview was his finest moment

[@kevinmillergaragerock]

I had and long journey with these 2 fellas, but i gotta say..id love to see a set list live from Born into This, S/T 94, Choice of Weapon.. Id love to hear Wild Hearted Son live 2022.. And the track Dreamtime.. But the hits i get totally.. The fact they release new material will insure they are just nostagilia..✌️✌️

[@jonesy2111]

Nice to see the Cult releasing a new album and I totally agree about keeping the albums shorter (many of the greatest albums were 35 /40 min tops- Black Sabbath,Van Halen etcn) kudos

[@RighteousBrother]

The new album is really, really strong. Well worth getting hold of. Slightly disagree with Billy about playing the hits, there's tons of tracks from their albums I'd love to hear them play live. I don't know how many more times I can hear She Sells Sanctuary!!

[@j_freed]

Yeah, and why don’t bands like this play a medley of some of their hits or expand on them instead of playing them so predictable and rote. These songs lend themselves to improvisation. Led Zeppelin did it. And medleys of other peoples hits!

[@Imthatmofo]

Matt still gets nervous interviewing these famous bands " i think its cuz he is such a fanatic regardless of time he stays humble !" Just a cool dude Im a fan of you Matt" appreciate your work bro!🤘

[@ryangettig274]

🍁🍂Nobody mentions Jamie Stewart who was right there with big Cult succeses?Like launching the whole Seatlle scene in 85?He was with them thru Ceremony?Nigel Preston?Chris Wyse??:)🍁🍂

[@ryangettig274]

That Boy George story is amazing!Midnight Sun has sizzle & breath...

[@TommyMacLuckie]

Jamie left in 1990.

[@SonnyCrockett22]

Great album. Vendetta X is one of the best songs they’ve ever recorded. 👍

[@carlwalker1623]

Just price it accordingly. Green Day put out 3 albums at the same time and that’s too much to digest or even want to invest money or time in, it becomes a chore. Great release guys

[@nelsonventura7374]

Who is green day?

[@carlwalker1623]

What’s the incognito cover up for Ian ?

[@RighteousBrother]

Ian Cognito if you will

[@ej_8888]

🖤🙏

[@josephq2228]

💚2022✨Amen pass the Word.... #MillenniumLanceAndTheOpenScroll 🌹 🎠🌈🌈💍🌈🌈🔥 Daniel 11-12 🎺Revelation 20-21 keeping the Faith 💜😎

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro9809]

Perfect band 👏 👏 👏 👏 Perfect album

[@elevatordan6082]

Bring back Jonesy!

[@clintonhall77]

Love this album! Where is Billy Duffy's signature sound? I would not recognize this as him playing. He has one of the most recognized guitar sound. Not on this album.

[@StickyColaBud]

Maybe they want to try new things and not sound and play exactly like they did 30 years ago

[@TommyMacLuckie]

It IS his signature sound! Mirror, Give Me Mercy, Cut, Impermanence: classic Billy, classic Cult. Their best LP.

[@anthonyv1719]

Thank God the album is not heavy metal slant - more melodic rock - and it turned out great.

[@Biffinnbridge]

Ricky Tomlinson has let himself go!

[@Pictman777]

Southrn death cult needs to return..............,...............................................................

[@Thirdfish]

It was supposed to happen but... it didn't cos Ian didn't want to do it.

[@obtainiumgaming4472]

Not that good of an album. 2 songs sound like The Cult. Disappointed big time. Coloursound II is way better.

[@TommyMacLuckie]

It’s an amazing album. It’s literally pure Cult.

[@antoniovargiu2.0]

Non è un grande album , le sonorità sono un po tornate al vecchio sound the cult ma non è un grande album , diciamo che è orecchiabile ma non mi fa Impazzire .