The Cult announce 40th anniversary Australian tour
Influential UK band The Cult are bringing their 40th anniversary celebrations down under this year. Performing songs spanning their 11-album discography, the 8424 Australian Tour hits Perth’s Metro City on Saturday, November 30.
The live line-up features founding singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Charlie Jones (Goldfrapp, Page and Plant).
The Cult holds a significant place in musical history due to its pioneering use of post-punk, hard rock, and experimentalism, pushing boundaries and influencing countless bands across multiple genres. From Duffy’s formative, and influential years in the Manchester underground, to Astbury’s innovative cultural festival Gathering Of The Tribes, the duo has left an indelible mark on modern music.
They have sold millions of albums worldwide and have an arsenal of hits including She Sells Sanctuary, Love Removal Machine, Fire Woman and Rain.
The Cult’s 8424 tour hits Metro City on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Tickets are on sale Monday, July 8 from teglive.com.au
