The Cult

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A great audio interview with Billy Duffy can be heard here:

http://soundcloud.com/aracityradio/the-cult-interview

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And a new Astbury/UNKLE collaboration can be heard here-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0sD2DVFVMw

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The Cult will be doing headlining gigs rapped around their Euro festival appearances this summer, the first of which just announced:

Tue June 14, 2011 - Academy, Dublin, Ireland

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More comfirmed dates:

04 May 2011 - Metropolitan, Mexico City, Mexico

08 May 2011 - La Vieja Usina, Cordoba, Argentina

10 May 2011 - Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

13 May 2011 - TBA, Curitiba, Brazil

14 May 2011 - HSBC Brasil, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Good news from Ian this morning regarding more new Cult material:

On the back of the capsule releases and unprecedented demand from The Cult faithful, The Cult announce they are back in the studio with "Grand Master" Chris Goss at the controls once again.

More will be revealed with the new recordings soon, expect a release in the early fall.

I feel we have reached our zenith in terms of our writing and performing skills. We intend to deliver on all levels. IAN ASTBURY

[FunkyMonkey]

Good news from Ian this morning regarding more new Cult material:

On the back of the capsule releases and unprecedented demand from The Cult faithful, The Cult announce they are back in the studio with "Grand Master" Chris Goss at the controls once again.

More will be revealed with the new recordings soon, expect a release in the early fall.

I feel we have reached our zenith in terms of our writing and performing skills. We intend to deliver on all levels. IAN ASTBURY

Will this be another "capsule" or a CD?

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Will this be another "capsule" or a CD?

No official word although I don't think it will be a tradional album so to speak.

The capsules proved to be a huge success financially - limited quantities/huge demand but had their growing pains in proper delivery.

I wouldn't be surprised if they add a few more new tunes to the capsule releases and release some sort of compilation
in multiple formats..

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Confirmed tourdates:

May 4/2011 - Mexico City, Mexico, Metropolitan
May 8/2011 - Cordoba, Argentina, La Vieja Usina
May 10/2011 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio Cubiertos Malvinas
May 13/2011 - Curitiba, Brazil
May 14/2011 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, HSBC Brazil
Jun 2/2011 - Hellendoorn, Holland, Dauwpop Festival
Jun 8/2011 - Odense, Denmark, Posten
Jun 9/2011 - Solvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival
Jun 11/2011 - Isle Of Wight, England, Isle Of Wight Festival
Jun 10 or 11 or 12/2011 - Donington Park, England, Download Festival
Jun 14/2011 - Dublin, Ireland, Academy
Jun 15/2011 - Dublin, Ireland, Academy
Jun 17/2011 - Clisson, France, Hellfest
Jun 23/2011 - Vitoria, Spain, Azkena Rock Festival
Jun 26/2011 - Imola, Italy, Autodromo Inernazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari - Sonisphere Festival

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Confirmed tourdates:

May 4/2011 - Mexico City, Mexico, Metropolitan
May 8/2011 - Cordoba, Argentina, La Vieja Usina
May 10/2011 - Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio Cubiertos Malvinas
May 13/2011 - Curitiba, Brazil
May 14/2011 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, HSBC Brazil
Jun 2/2011 - Hellendoorn, Holland, Dauwpop Festival
Jun 8/2011 - Odense, Denmark, Posten
Jun 9/2011 - Solvesborg, Sweden, Sweden Rock Festival
Jun 11/2011 - Isle Of Wight, England, Isle Of Wight Festival
Jun 12/2011 - Donington Park, England, Download Festival
Jun 14/2011 - Dublin, Ireland, Academy
Jun 15/2011 - Dublin, Ireland, Academy
Jun 17/2011 - Clisson, France, Hellfest
Jun 23/2011 - Vitoria, Spain, Azkena Rock Festival
Jun 26/2011 - Imola, Italy, Autodromo Inernazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari - Sonisphere Festival

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Dave Navarro has been doing some recording with Billy's  trademark Gretsch White Falcon, a cool pic here:


http://twitpic.com/49j4po

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Will this be another "capsule" or a CD?

No official word although I don't think it will be a tradional album so to speak.

The capsules proved to be a huge success financially - limited quantities/huge demand but had their growing pains in proper delivery.

I wouldn't be surprised if they add a few more new tunes to the capsule releases and release some sort of compilation
in multiple formats..

A word from Ed Donelly - CEO with Aderra, The Cult's business partner for the Capsule projects and recent live recordings:

"Capsules 1 & 2 have been a great success. EMAWIAS hit number one in Spain, Top 5 in in The Netherlands and top 40 in the U.S. and UK. A tough feat for any rock band these days. We sold out of Capsule 1 and the Limited Edition Vinyl in half the time we projected it would take and Capsule 2 is nearly sold out as well. While the music is the most important thing of course we are proud that the packaging for the Capsule 2 CDs has been nominated for a design award. All in all it has been a fantastic project and surpassed all of our plans and expectations by light years.
I appreciate all of you that have supported our efforts."

[FunkyMonkey]

Will this be another "capsule" or a CD?

No official word although I don't think it will be a tradional album so to speak.

The capsules proved to be a huge success financially - limited quantities/huge demand but had their growing pains in proper delivery.

I wouldn't be surprised if they add a few more new tunes to the capsule releases and release some sort of compilation
in multiple formats..

A word from Ed Donelly - CEO with Aderra, The Cult's business partner for the Capsule ptojects and recent live recordings:

"Capsules 1 & 2 have been a great success. EMAWIAS hit number one in Spain, Top 5 in in The Netherlands and top 40 in the U.S. and UK. A tough feat for any rock band these days. We sold out of Capsule 1 and the Limited Edition Vinyl in half the time we projected it would take and Capsule 2 is nearly sold out as well. While the music is the most important thing of course we are proud that the packaging for the Capsule 2 CDs has been nominated for a design award. All in all it has been a fantastic project and surpassed all of our plans and expectations by light years.
I appreciate all of you that have supported our efforts."

You were right, it has done well.  Maybe they have something here with this "capsule" concept -- especially if it gets the music released faster.

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You were right, it has done well.  Maybe they have something here with this "capsule" concept -- especially if it gets the music released faster.

It does appear to have been a smart move. 

No leaks, great sales, well received by US radio, chart and  tour success etc.

That said, I'm not sure Billy was fully engaged in the process - much more of an Ian concept..

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A very cool/interesting interview with former "Electric" era Cult touring bassist Dr. Stephen "Haggis" Harris (billed as "The Kid" with The Cult) can be read below.

Tons of insight on his time with Zodiac Mindwarp, The Cult and the great Four Horsemen along with his memories of touring alongside AFD era GNR and his one time fill in show with GNR subbing for Duff.

http://www.uberrock.co.uk/interviews/56-may-interviews/866-stephen-haggis-harris-the-four-horsemen-interview-exclusive.html

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Boris' new single "Riot Sugar" featuring Ian Astbury on backing vox can be heard/downloaded here:

http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/boris-riot_sugar_ft_ian_astbury

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A cool recent Duffy interview can be heard here:

http://beatlebabe.com/archives/197

A few months old and great as usual- informative and engaging.

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UNKLE Prepare Mini-Album Featuring Nick Cave

06 Apr 2011

British trip-hop project UNKLE delivers a mini-album featuring Nick Cave, Ian Astbury and more guests.

The mini-album is a six-track, over-thirty-minute, all-new effort called Only The Lonely, to be released this week.

It features guest vocals from Nick Cave, Ian Astbury of The Cult, Leila Moss of The Duke Spirit, Rachel Fannan of Sleepy Sun and long-time UNKLE collaborator Gavin Clark.

UNKLE ft. IAN ASTBURY - FOREVER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0sD2DVFVMw

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/forever-feat-ian-astbury/id429821514?i=429821567

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A new audio interview with Ian Astbury promoting the upcoming South American tour can be heard here:

http://www.10musica.com/notas/153549-ian-astbury-cantar-the-doors-fue-una-experiencia-religiosa

Lots of info - new record deal, Sept/Oct release of new music, Slash collaboration...

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From The Cult's twitter:

"Heavy Sessions at WTCHMNTN new music already 150 hours in"


WTCHMNTN is Witch Mountain Studios..

 

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The Cult will be partnering with Cooking Vinyl for their next release:

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1045052

Cooking makes Cult signing

11:00 | Thursday April 28, 2011
By Robert Ashton
Cooking Vinyl has signed The Cult and made a couple of new signings on the back of meetings at SXSW earlier this year.

The Cult, who toured their Love Live Tour last year and also recorded a four track release with Chris Goss, are expected to record a new album shortly with the same producer.

The indie outfit has also signed City and Colour aka Dallas Green from Canadian outfit Alexisonfire. City and Colour has signed a new deal for the UK and Europe and will release a new album, Little Hell, on June 7.

The label has also signed hard rockers Cerebral Ballzy, whose debut album is expected later this summer. Already signed to Adult Swim in the US, Cerebral Ballzy will appear at Camden Crawl this weekend.