The Cult are set to convert Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre into their own “Sonic Temple” come June 15th with a multi-act anniversary show where younger artists join the post-punk pioneers and hard rock legends onstage to celebrate 30 years of their multi-platinum 1989 album Sonic Temple; a record that features hit singles “Fire Woman,” “Edie (Ciao Baby),” “Sweet Soul Sister”, and “Sun King.”
The one night only event, which could be considered a spiritual successor to lead singer Ian Astbury‘s 1990 pre-Lollapalooza festival “A Gathering of the Tribes”, features’ a modern goth luminaries such as Prayers, Zola Jesus, and Vowws.
“We’ve never thrown a party like this before,” says Frontman Ian Astbury. “We want to celebrate the band’s DNA and especially the album Sonic Temple as this year Beggars Banquet are planning a substantial reissue project.” He adds: “Prayers and Vowws have both toured with us and the timing felt right for bringing this group of artists together. In many ways I feel these artists are kindred spirits, along with Zola Jesus–outsiders who are unique and deeply romantic in a time of material posturing and disconnect. They are devoted to their craft; I identify with their honesty in performance and fearlessness and originality in their creativity. They are truly inspired and in harmony with now.”
Los Angeles is a key city for THE CULT. It’s where Astbury and guitarist Duffy live and where they’ve played historic shows.
“The Greek is an amazing theatre in our own adopted backyard where I’ve have seen amazing and diverse shows–Sinatra, the Pistols and Neil Young, for example,” says Duffy. “I’m honored that The Cult gets to walk the same stage as such legends in a beautiful historic outdoor setting.” He adds: “We feel outdoor venues seem to warrant a longer show as folks like to attend early and stay late so to that end we have expanded the bill the make it a truly special night of diverse music.”
Of this love for Los Angeles, Astbury Continues:
“L.A. has always been a muse since I was very young with the stories and myths spun out through film, literature, poetry, art and music that I was attracted to. It was and still is a city of refuge for British musicians; the lifestyle suited our needs and continues to do so. Hearing a wild coyote or seeing the snow-capped mountain evokes a deep sense of awe and transcendence primal and modern–a cultural multi-faceted diamond that inspires and confounds; it’s always changing, never staying still.”
During the concert, The Cult will be performing material from throughout their ten album song catalog, with a core focus on material from the band’s fourth album Sonic Temple, with some of the songs not performed live since the album was originally released in 1989.
Sonic Temple will be reissued in a special 30th anniversary edition by Beggars Banquet (release date TBA).
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10:00 AM (PT). Purchase tickets here.
See More more of The Cult’s 2019 tour itinerary below.
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