May 25th 2024.
It's been a big year for The Cult as the iconic rock band announces their highly-anticipated 40th-anniversary tour in Europe and the UK. Aptly named The 8424 tour, the band will be performing some of their biggest hits from their 11 albums, including fan favorites like "She Sells Sanctuary," "Rain," and "Fire Woman." The tour, which kicks off in October, will span 10 dates and wrap up in November.
While fans are eagerly anticipating this milestone tour, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for the band. In fact, they have faced two breakups in the past four decades. The first one occurred in 1995 after 12 years of being together, due to tensions between the band's two longest-serving members and main songwriters, Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury. The band reunited in 1999 and released their seventh album, Beyond Good and Evil, in 2001. However, it wasn't as successful as their previous work, leading to their second breakup.
But as they say, third time's the charm. The band reunited once again in 2006 and has since released four albums, with their latest, Under the Midnight Sun, dropping just two years ago in 2022. Before settling on their current name, The Cult, the band also performed under the name Death Cult from 1983-1984. In 2023, they even went on tour under this name, performing some of their greatest hits as a tribute to their roots.
Now, as the band members enter their late 50s and early 60s, they are ready to take the stage once again and give their fans a memorable experience. Guitarist Billy Duffy, who referenced their previous tour as inspiration, is excited to bring that same energy and celebration to The Cult 8424 tour. He stated, "Let the ceremony commence!"
Fans who are eager to see the band live can get their hands on tickets this Friday at 10am when they go on general sale. And it seems like The Cult is not the only 80s band making a comeback. Other beloved artists such as Fairground Attraction and New Kids on the Block have also announced reunion tours and even new albums. Singer-songwriter Sananda Maitreya, formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby, will also be making a rare appearance this summer at the Love Supreme Jazz Festival.
It's clear that the 80s music scene is alive and well, and fans couldn't be more excited. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. They would love to hear from you!
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