Live Photos Credit: Adrian Hextall
The Cult’s Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have announced they will be taking an indefinite break from touring following the conclusion of their current North American run, The Cult/Death Cult 8525 Tour.
In a joint statement released today, the iconic pair framed the decision as a natural evolution, invoking imagery of cycles and renewal. “Mother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable,” the statement reads. “The moon’s phases change, tides rise and fall. Change is necessary for creation and rebirth.”
After years of extensive touring, Astbury and Duffy plan to redirect their energy toward writing and recording new music, as well as exploring undisclosed projects. “It is a time for us to turn inward to recharge our spiritual batteries,” they explained.
The band emphasized that this is a pause rather than an ending. “Ours is a communal bond, and it will not be broken, simply paused,” they assured fans. “When we return to the stage, it shall be with an even stronger fire and energy that we will share with all of you.”
Five shows remain on the current tour, which has celebrated 40 years of The Cult and their Death Cult era. The final performance will take place October 30 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
“It’s been a beautiful three years celebrating our music with The Cult family around the world,” said guitarist Billy Duffy. “Now it’s time to go home and spend time with our own families, and create some new music.”
Vocalist Ian Astbury added: “My deepest gratitude to all who attended and immersed themselves in our world. I am deeply grateful to be connected to our Cult family as we ready ourselves for our final five shows for some time, and we take the opportunity to dive deeper into our next creative adventures. More shall be revealed.”
Remaining Tour Dates:
October 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
October 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
October 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
October 29 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
October 30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Shrine Auditorium
For more information, visit thecult.us.
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