The Cult

[Falcon]

Exclusive Stream: The Cult Go Wild on 'For the Animals'

The Cult frontman Ian Astbury says his band intended to tap into a primal power on "For the Animals," a track from their forthcoming album Choice of Weapon. "While the Cult have always been open to a wide range of influences, some people feel the need to pigeonhole us," says Astbury. "We've always been an outsider group; we don't seem to fit completely with an existing genre. 'For the Animals' reflects the sentiment that we are a raw, visceral animal, independent and beholden to no one. We celebrate that aspect that is also rising in the culture. We go where nature takes us." The album will be in stores on May 22nd, but you can stream this
track today.

http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/thecult1.html

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-cult-go-wild-on-for-the-animals-20120323#ixzz1pxP2FoU8

[FunkyMonkey]

Exclusive Stream: The Cult Go Wild on 'For the Animals'

http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/thecult1.html

One of the comments I saw posted online.

Awesome!
posted by : TheBlood
3/23/2012 11:25:56 AM

Classic Billy riff and Ian still sounds great. Could do without the piano, but nonetheless I can't wait for this album!!!!

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171683

[Falcon]

Exclusive Stream: The Cult Go Wild on 'For the Animals'

http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/thecult1.html

One of the comments I saw posted online.

Awesome!
posted by : TheBlood
3/23/2012 11:25:56 AM

Classic Billy riff and Ian still sounds great. Could do without the piano, but nonetheless I can't wait for this album!!!!

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171683

I'm not into the piano tinkling myself, the live version does away with that nonsense.

[Falcon]

"For The Animals" artwork:

[BurningHills]

The piano is a little distracting, agreed.

Still a great song, though! I cannot wait for this album!

[FunkyMonkey]

I'm not into the piano tinkling myself, the live version does away with that nonsense.

I like the piano myself, I think it fits the song.  So we won't see a piano on tour.

[Falcon]

I'm not into the piano tinkling myself, the live version does away with that nonsense.

I like the piano myself, I think it fits the song.  So we won't see a piano on tour.

No pianos on tour with The Cult these days, it's 2012 for cryin' out loud.

[Falcon]

More new songs from SXSW:

From the Auditorium Shores Stage gig 3/17 - about a minute and a half of "Lucifer", sounds heavy live - MM rockin congas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AyrQGsz32s


And from the 3/16 gig at Waterloo Records, "Honey From a Knife", lotsa Duffy. Audio only.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDyYnj2G66E

[Falcon]

http://loudwire.com/the-cult-sxsw-concert-filmed-terrence-malick-movie-new-song-streaming/
 
The Cult SXSW Concert Filmed for Terrence Malick Movie + New Song Streaming

Both live concert and backstage footage from The Cult?s recent SXSW show, which saw them playing in at the 25,000-capacity Auditorium Shores, was filmed for usage in Terrence Malick?s upcoming feature film ?Lawless.?
 
Rooney Mara, an Academy Award nominee and breakout star of ?The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,? is starring in the movie and was on hand at the venue. She appeared onstage and in improvised scenes backstage with members of the band. Talk about living the rock star life.
 
Actor Matthew McConaughey was also on site, playing congas on two songs during The Cult?s set. Check out the photo of singer Ian Astbury hobknobbing with Mara and McConaughey.
 
Astbury wasn?t just hanging with A-listers while rocking SXSW crowds last week. He actually delivered an incisive, hour-long,clinic-style presentation that dissected the voice as an instrument. The discussion was moderated by Martin Atkins, who has served time in Killing Joke and Ministry.
 
Those who attended were not only educated about vocals tips and techniques; Astbury also dispensed advice for staying healthy on the road, sharing that hydration is key! Astbury also recalled tales of his encounters with the likes of Guns N? Roses. We?re sorry we missed it, because if anyone knows about voice-as-instrument, it?s Mr. Astbury.
 
And if you need more Cult in your life, stream their new single ?For the Animals? over at RollingStone.com and check out the teaser visual (graffiti and all) for the song below. The single lands Monday, March 26, while the Cult?s new album ?Choice of Weapon? is due May 22.

[Falcon]

The Singles Bar: The Cult are Wildly Thrashing Back on ?For The Animals?

The Cult have just come roaring back in grand fashion. As leadoff to their first album in five years, ?For The Animals? (click the link to listen to the stream on rollingstone.com) finds the band doing what they do best ? riding Billy Duffy?s absolutely searing riffs and showcasing Ian Astbury?s ever-powerful vocal command.
 
Blerd commented the other day on the ever-growing trend of 90′s rock acts coming back to the forefront. But it?s almost as if some of the truly great rock bands of the past 20 years are making moves to come out of that Han Solo-like carbonite freeze they?ve been in. John Tempesta?s drums and the rollicking keys provide the backdrop; Astbury and Duffy lay broad strokes to the canvas and offer us hope that Choice of Weapon - the band?s ninth full-length ? is their best output since 2001′s Beyond Good and Evil.
 
http://popblerd.com/2012/03/25/the-singles-bar-the-cult-are-wildly-thrashing-back-on-for-the-animals/

[BurningHills]

I'm assuming that it will be a digital only single as opposed to a physical release?

[Falcon]

I'm assuming that it will be a digital only single as opposed to a physical release?

I know there's a limited edition vinyl picture disc (Lucifer on B side) that will be available, not sure about other formats.

[Falcon]

THE CULT - "FOR THE ANIMALS" is now available for purchase thru ITUNES http://t.co/CgO5MglT

[FunkyMonkey]

The Cult announce Record Store Day release and UK tour with Killing Joke & The Mission

MARCH 27, 2012

Having previously announced details of their brand new album ?Choice of Weapon? THE CULT have confirmed ?For The Animals? (FRYDL475) will be the first single released from the record on 26th March 2012. There will also be a very limited picture 7? available for Record Store Day on 21st April (http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk). The band have also confirmed five UK shows for September 2012 which will see them play to in excess of 40,000 fans.

The band just headlined the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas where actor Matthew McConaughey joined them on stage on congas, they have also announced dates with Guns ?N Roses and Ozzy and Friends as well as festival and headline shows for over the summer in the US and Europe. The UK tour will see them play with The Mission and Killing Joke. The band have enthused ?This is a fantastic bill and these will be magical shows ,a unique occasion that we look forward to with great anticipation. The band is killing it right now and we are excited to get back to the business of playing live.?

?Choice of Weapon?, their first studio album in over five years is released on Cooking Vinyl on 21st May and sees the band re-united with producer Bob Rock and also working with Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, U.N.K.L.E., Masters of Reality). The record was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, recorded in New York City, Los Angeles, the California high desert, and the band?s Witch Mountain studios in the Hollywood Hills between July and December 2011. The new release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse.

Releases:

26th March digital single ?For The Animals?
21st April 7? Pic Disc Single ?For The Animals? / ?Lucifer? (Ltd edition of 200 copies for UK only)
21st May album ?Choice of Weapon?

Live:
11th Sept. NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena
12th Sept. SHEFFIELD, Motorpoint Arena
14th Sept. MANCHESTER, Arena
15th Sept. BIRMINGHAM, LG Arena
16th Sept. LONDON, Wembley Arena

Tickets go on sale at 9am on 23rd March 2012 priced at ?35.00 / ?37.50 London (subject to booking fee)
and are available from Live Nation

http://cookingvinyl.com/news/the-cult-announce-record-store-day-release-uk-tour-with-killing-joke-the-mission/

[Falcon]

Looks like the "Fan Pack" edition of "Choice of Weapon" may be back on:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1858705290/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Falcon]

Ian speaking to Rolling Stone on "For The Animals":

??For the Animals? reflects the sentiment the we are a raw, visceral animal, independent and beholden to no one. We celebrate that aspect that is also rising in the culture.  We go where nature takes us.?

[BurningHills]

I can't keep up with all of the Cult news lately! Freakin' love it!

[Falcon]

Another confirmed date:

Headlining "Rock Day" At Beaverfest

June 2, 2012
Windsor Riverfront Ampitheatre
Windsor, Ontario Canada

http://www.beaverfest.ca/

http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/6006

[Falcon]

Ian Astbury discusses his past, present and the future of music

http://www.iconvsicon.com/2012/03/28/the-cult-ian-astbury-discusses-his-past-present-and-future-in-music/?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

[Falcon]

Sound clips from all tracks on "Choice of Weapon" can be heard here:

http://www.amazon.com/Choice-of-Weapon/dp/B007O4VOQE/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1333140841&sr=1-3