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The Cult (formed in 1983) is an English post-punk and hard rock band, originally formed as a gothic, metal revivalist band with Native American influences, hailing from Bradford, Yorkshire, UK.

Prior to forming The Cult, vocalist Ian Astbury founded the gothic rock band the Southern Death Cult alongside guitarist David Burrows, bassist Barry Jepson, and drummer Haq Quereshi. In December 1982 the band issued their debut double A-sided single “Moya”/“Fatman” and were attracting audiences of up to 2,000 people by their fifth live gig. Following a slot opening for the band Bauhaus, Astbury disbanded the group after reading too many positive articles about them in music periodicals.

By 1983 Astbury had formed Death Cult with guitarist Billy Duffy, drummer Ray Mondo, and bassist Jamie Stewart and released a self-titled EP that summer. With fears of being associated as a gothic band, in 1984 Death Cult became The Cult, boasting their brand of hard rock with punk/psychedelic influences. The band’s debut full-length “Dreamtime” arrived later in 1984 peaking at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart. The record was led by the single “Spiritwalker”, earned favourable reviews from the musical press, and introduced Astbury’s interest in Native American issues. Prior to touring in support of the release The Cult recorded five songs at Maida Vale 5 studio for Richard Skinner of BBC Radio.

The Cult’s fourth single “She Sells Sanctuary” was released in May 1985, peaking at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart. By this point Mark Brzezicki had arrived as the group’s new drummer and the band were putting the final touches on their sophomore album. 1985’s ”Love” arrived in August strongly rooting their music away from punk towards 1960’s psychedelia. The album charted well peaking at No. 4 in the UK, and sold impressively throughout Europe, Australia, and the U.S. In support of the release The Cult embarked on a worldwide tour with new drummer Les Warner, during which time the band released the subsequent album singles “Rain” and “Revolution”.

Despite initial recordings not satisfying the Cults’ members, re-recordings in New York with producer Rick Bubin produced positive albeit much heavier results. The 1987 album “Electric” was led by the No. 18 single “Love Removal Machine”, cementing the Cult’s devoted following in the UK and augmenting one in the U.S. The Cult’s fourth full-length album “Sonic Temple” was recorded with Astbury and new drummer Matt Sorum, and represented the group’s most successful release to date. Earning gold certification in the UK and platinum in the U.S., the album’s Top 10 U.S. single “Fire Woman” led to the band touring with Aerosmith, Soundgarden, and Metallica.

With Mickey Curry added on drums and Charlie Dayton on bass, the Cult released their fifth full-length “Ceremony” in 1991. Despite the sales of its predecessor, the Cult project was splintering behind the scenes, and following the release the band took a three year hiatus. The compilation “Pure Cult” arrived in 1993, as did a new rhythm section featuring former Mission bassist Craig Adams and drummer Scott Garrett. Following a disappointing self-titled album in 1994 the band once again took a hiatus with Astbury forming the Holy Barbarians” in 1995.

Astbury, alongside Matt Sorum, Duffy and Martyn LeNoble appeared as The Cult in June 1999 at the Tibetan Freedom Festival. The group later crafted the album “Beyond Good and Evil” in 2001, “Born into This” in 2004, and “Choice of Weapon” in 2012.

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The Cult will probably always be most closely associated with the eighties; back then, they came over like The Cure’s more brazen, no-bullshit cousin, with a take on gothic rock that was always more concerned with image and sound than any real thematic preoccupation. Frontman Ian Astbury, too, gave Robert Smith a run for his money in the make-up stakes, and continues to prove a considerably more energetic presence on stage. Outwith that decade, though, they began to struggle, and have been on-again, off-again ever since 1995, when they initially split. Their first reunion, in 1999, saw them drop a well-received new record, Beyond Good and Evil; ten years later, though, Astbury had taken to being altogether more cautious about their future, declaring that no further new material would stem from the reformation. He’s gone back on that promise, though, with Choice of Weapon released two years ago to a strong commercial showing in the United States and Canada, and another largely agreeable reception from rock critics. Whilst the Bradfordians prep another new LP, due later this year, they’re touring their classic 1987 album Electric in its entirety; expect them to flesh out the set with other classics, too, like ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ and ‘Revolution’, before they go out in support of their next album in 2015.

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The Cult is opening on this leg of the G 'n R tour. I was super stoked when I heard that. The show I saw was in the Cowboys' AT&T stadium, which is monstrous with less than stellar accoustics. The place was about half-full when The Cult started their set. You could tell Ian was not thrilled about the folks up front that were texting instead of trying to enjoy the music in front of them. He made several comments along those lines. But the band still sounded great. I would actually say it was easier to understand Ian's vocals with less amps behind him than it was to understand Axl with a wall of power behind him. As more people came in and the beer had been flowing, people were getting into the music. The last two songs She Sells Sactuary and Love Removal Machine had everybody engaged. Billy Duffy seemed to feed off that better energy, too, as he began windmilling ala Pete Townsend. They definitely did not disappoint but I think they are better suited for more intimate venue where they can connect more quickly. I would see them again in a heartbeat.

It seems rather fitting to have described British hard rock outfit The Cult as a cult phenomena following their incarnation in the early 80s. The group has now cemented its place on the circuit and despite infrequent breaks in their recording and touring schedules, as of late they are intent on performing to the devoted fanbase who continue to sell out their tours in force.

No longer described as cult, despite the band name, the venue is packed this evening with fans of the group's long discography. They are not disappointed as the quartet takes to their instruments looking energised and intent as they grapple with a first set made exclusively of the 'Electric' album. The second half is far more about showcasing the very best selections of their discography and features the new classics of 'She Sells Sanctuary' and 'Rain'. These are of course received well by the vocal crowds and simply spurs the group on to throw themselves further into the instrumentals. An encore of 'Horse Nation' and 'Sun King' is a fitting end to a rambunctious, nostalgic evening.

I am sorry to say, as a fan of the group since the 80s and watching them live several times I was very disappointed will the singer's Attitude, he seemed so much up his own Arse and arrogant. Spitting on stage. Someone has to clean up!! There was a lot of drinking and dangerous mooshing going on, several girls left there place at the front as they were fearful for there safety . I stayed at front till 2 songs from the end. I was getting badly hurt being pushed against the barrier. What I thought was a absolute disgrace was the singer told the crowd that in a crowd of Six thousand it's stupid putting yourself in danger( hinting at me) and if they don't like the rock way then they should not go to gigs!!? I pay the same as the drunk spaced out individuals who want to cause bother.why should not I expect to be safe? I'm not a fan of them now because of this attitude. music was great, cello and violin at one point with invited musicians. Such a shame the night was spoilt for me and other weaker folk.

The Cult is the reason for my becoming a dedicated musician in 1985. I finally saw them in 2003, it was a huge moment for me but I can admit being a little underwhelmed by the lack of energy on the stage. Sloppy and a bit boring. Fast forward to last night and the difference still has me singing Wild Flower, their opener. They were fantastic! As soon as they walked on-stage their confidence and sound took command and I realized that THIS was what I had been waiting for. The crowd was great, the setlist impeccable, and the chemistry of the Cult very solid. Even Billy Duffy took the mic at the end to express his appreciation for the audience, so I know that they had a blast, too. It really showed!

Right from the off, Astbury was stamping his war dance in a Jim Morrison style as Billy Duffy stood, legs spread as far as possible, firing out a howling solo on his iconic white Gretsch guitar. Rain's towering melody got the crowd jumping as they switched between songs from the new album and old classic’s. Tracks like Fire Woman and Li'l Devil kept up the momentum, with Astbury's voice sounding as primal and defiant as ever. It started off massive and just built from there to an amazing crescendo. Absolutely Brilliant

Saw them once at The Brixton Academy in the UK around Nov 1987. Being an American 15 year old at the time on holiday in the UK at the time, and it being my first real concert, it was an amazing experience. Great memories of them rocking out hard with Billy Duffy crushing the guitar solos. Somehow I remember the opening bands too: crazy pink revolver and Balem and the Angel. Great times. hope to make the wellmont show in NJ. Soundtrack of my youth.

A great show/performance, considering the venue. The River Cree Edmonton, really needs to look and evaluate their room to improve the sound and lessen the '60's/'70's issues of echo feedback, as voiced by Ian Astbury.

With that said, the group delivered a very, memorable rockin', enjoyable performance. I have been a fan from the beginning, well, since 1984 anyway. Still a great fan and deservedly so. ;-)

The entire show was cancelled 50min before the doors were supposed to be open.

The place was locked down and dead upon arrival at 6pm. Not a sole in sight. No

equipment out back..nothing. Total bust.

We were extremely skeptical from the start and it pretty much ended with a

fizzle as we expected.

No love for the NILE and it's related clubs.

Best gig I’ve been to in a while, really slick sound and loads of energy. Ian Astbury’s vocal was incredible had the audience jumping through a succession of crowd-pleasers. I didn’t catch the first act but Yonaka put in a great support-act shift but the Cult were in a different league to many bands I’ve seen this year and I’m looking forward to the next time

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The Cult Preview Soon-To-Be-Announced U.S. 40th Anniversary Tour With Select West Coast Dates

Tickets for the U.S. and Canadian dates are on-sale this Friday at 10 am local time.

The Cult’s 40th anniversary tour, which kicks off in July with the band’s first wave of European dates, before heading to Canada, and back to the band’s native U.K., sees an early preview of the soon-to-be-announced 2025 U.S. tour with select Western U.S. dates this September:

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September 21 Salem, OR The Elsinore Theatre

September 23 Auburn, WA Muckleshoot Indian Casino

September 25 Redding, CA Redding Civic Auditorium

September 27 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre

September 28 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort – The Venue at Thunder Valley

September 29 Highland, CA Yaamava Theater

October 1 Valley Center, CA The Event Center at Harrahs Resort SoCal

Tickets for the U.S. and Canadian dates are on-sale this Friday at 10 am local time. Ticket links and VIP information can be found at  Thecult.us .

The Cult hold a significant place in musical history due to their pioneering use of post-punk, hard rock, and experimentalism, pushing boundaries and influencing countless bands across multiple genres. With their musical prowess, uncompromising attitude and captivating stage presence, they forged a distinct identity while charting new territory for bands to explore. From Billy Duffy’s formative, and influential, years in the Manchester underground, to Ian Astbury’s groundbreaking Gathering of the Tribes, the duo has left an indelible mark on modern music, shaping its trajectory in profound ways.

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July 11 Seville, ES Iconica

July 12 Madrid, ES Noches del Botanica

July 14 Valencia, ES Jardins de Viveros

July 16 Porto, PT Coliseu

July 17 Lisbon, PT Coliseu

July 20 Co Laouis, IE Forestfest Festival

July 23 Prague, CZ Archa Theatre

July 24 Vienna, AT Gasometer

July 25 Opatija, CT Opatija Summer Stage

July 27 Milan, IT Carroponte

July 28 Pratteln, CH Z7 Summer Nights

July 30 Warsaw, PL Letnia Scena Progresji

July 31 Berlin, DE Huxley’s Neue Welt

August 2 Rejmyre, SE Skogsröjet

August 4 Cologne, DE Carlswerk Victoria

August 5 Tilburg, NL 013

August 6 Amsterdam, NL Paradiso

August 8 Hamburg, DE Grosse Freheit

August 9 Skanderborg, DK Smukfest

September 4 Montreal, QC MTelus

September 6 Toronto, ON History

September 7 Windsor, ON The Coliseum at Caesars Windsor

September 10 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

September 11 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts

September 13 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Center

September 14 Calgary, AB Grey Eagle Resort Casino – Greaty Eagle Event Center

September 15 Edmonton, ON River Cree Casino & Resort

September 17 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre

September 19 Victoria, BC Royal Theatre

October 21 Leicester, UK De Montfort

October 22 Swansea, UK Swansea Arena

October 24 Edinburgh, UK Usher Hall

October 25 Manchester, UK O2 Apollo

October 27 Bristol, UK Bristol Beacon

October 29 York, UK Barbican

October 30 Newcastle, UK O2 City Hall

November 1 Portsmouth, UK Guildhall

November 2 Wolverhampton, UK Wolverhampton Civic at The Halls

November 4 London, UK Royal Albert Hall

November 5 London, UK Roundhouse

The Cult formed in 1984 England, with the seminal post-punk band going on to sell millions of albums with numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s career. The band, dubbed “Shamanic goths”, found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single ,“Rain.” Electric arrived in 1989, with journalists saying the collection of songs (particularly “Love Removal Machine,” “Wild Flower” and “Lil’ Devil”) “swaggers, crunches and howls.” Most recently, The Cult released Under the Midnight Sun. A review of the eight-song album succinctly said “rock’s unquenchable melodramatists have the fire in their eyes still.” In late 2023, Astbury and Duffy reformed Death Cult for a series of live performances including a sole U.S. date at The Theatre at The Ace Hotel and a limited run of U.K. dates including back-to-back sold out shows at the Brixton Electric. Over the early months of 2024, the band has performed on The Howard Stern Show and begun a series of vinyl reissues of their full slate of critically-acclaimed albums.

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The Cult Announce 2023 US Tour

Cold Cave will support the October run

UK rock legends The Cult have announced a run of 2023 US tour dates, including a fall run featuring support from Cold Cave .

Following their current Summer UK/European jaunt, The Cult will play three Midwest shows in July, including a set at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee. The fall outing kicks off with an appearance at the Aftershock Festival on October 5th and wraps up with a two-night stand in Las Vegas on October 27th and 28th.

Tickets are available via StubHub , where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

“We are thrilled to announce these shows,” frontman Ian Astbury stated in a press release. “As we close the circle from ’83 to ’23, we are entering into this moment to celebrate with you all, what has been, and shall continue to be, The Cult’s continuing legacy.”

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This year, founding members Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy are celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Cult, having originally formed under the name “Death Cult” in 1983. The group has released 11 studio LPs over that span, with 2022’s Under the Midnight Sun being the most recent.

Among their best-known songs are the ’80s classics “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Love Removal Machine,” and “Fire Woman.”

Below you can see a full list of The Cult’s 2023 tour dates. Get tickets  here .

The Cult’s 2023 Tour Dates: 06/14 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique 06/15 – Stuttgart, DE @ LKA Longhorn 06/21 – Madrid, ES @ La Riviera 06/22 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 06/23 – Bilbao, ES @ BBK Bilbao Music Legends Festival 06/25 – Lausanne, CH @ Les Docks 06/27 – Budapest, HU @ Budapest Park 06/29 – Kragujevac, RS @ Arsenal Fest 06/30 – Zagreb, HR @ SRC Salaata 07/01 – Pordenone, IT @ Pordenone Blues Festival 07/04 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Castle 07/05 – Halifax, UK @ Halifax Piece Hall 07/06 – Scarborough, UK @ Scarborough Open Air Theatre 07/12 – Northfield, OH @ Center Stage at MGM Northfield 07/13 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater 07/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival 10/05 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival 10/06 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Grand Theatre * 10/08 – Eugene, OR @ Hult Center for the Performing Arts – Soreng Theatre * 10/11 – Spokane, WA @ Northern Quest Resort & Casino 10/12 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House * 10/14 – Shelton, WA @ Little Creek Casino Resort – Skookum Event Center 10/15 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre * 10/17 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery 10/19 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * 10/20 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay * 10/21 – Rancho Mirage, CA @ Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage – The Show 10/26 – Chandler, AZ @ Gila River Hotels & Casino – The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass 10/27 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl * 10/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl *

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The Cult Announce 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

The shows follow the band’s previously scheduled appearance at Aftershock

The Cult have announced a string of U.S. tour dates for this Fall. The band will play a select number of shows out West following their performance at Aftershock in October. In addition, the band has also added a trio of July performances, including a July 14 slot at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival.

“We are thrilled to announce these shows,” frontman Ian Astbury shares. “As we close the circle from ’83 to ’23, we are entering into this moment to celebrate with you all, what has been, and shall continue to be, The Cult’s continuing legacy.”

Tickets are on sale this Friday, June 16 at 10am local time HERE , with VIP options, including deluxe seating, available simultaneously.

The Cult released their tenth studio album Under the Midnight Sun last October through Black Hill Records. Produced by Tom Dalgety (Rammstein, Ghost, Opeth), the record featured the single “Give Me Mercy.” Throughout 2023, the band have been celebrating their 40th anniversary.

July 12 – Northfield, OH – Center Stage at MGM Northfield July 13 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Theater July 14 – Milwaukee, WI – Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival October 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival October 6 – Reno, NV – Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino* October 8 – Eugene, OR – Soreng Theatre at Hult Center for the Performing Arts* October 11 – Spokane, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino October 12 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House* October 14 – Shelton, WA – Little Creek Casino Resort October 15 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre* October 17 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery October 19 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay* October 20 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay* October 21 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show at Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage October 26 – Chandler, AZ – Gila River Hotels & Casino October 27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl* October 28 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl*

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The Cult Announce 40th Anniversary Canadian Tour

The 8424 Tour will bring the group to 10 cities across the country this September

BY Allie Gregory Published Jun 18, 2024

Alt rock vets the Cult dropped Under the Midnight Sun back in 2022, and took the album on an ensuing tour of Western Canada . Now, the group are back with celebrations of their 40th anniversary, which they'll commemorate with a nationwide trek in September.

After a tour of Europe this summer, Montreal and Toronto dates commence the Canadian run on the 4th and 6th, respectively, with dates in Windsor, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Edmonton to follow. The run concludes with a pair of BC dates: Vancouver on September 17 and Victoria on the 19th. A UK tour will follow in October.

Tickets for all dates go on sale this Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. local time via the band's website . See the full list of dates below.

The Cult 2024 Tour Dates:

09/04 Montreal, QC - MTELUS 09/06 Toronto, ON - History 09/07 Windsor, ON - The Coliseum at Caesars Windsor 09/10 Thunder Bay, ON - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 09/11 Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts 09/13 Regina, SK - Conexus Arts Center 09/14 Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Resort Casino – Greaty Eagle Event Center 09/15 Edmonton, ON - River Cree Casino & Resort 09/17 Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre 09/19 Victoria, BC - Royal Theatre

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The Cult announce 40th anniversary UK tour for winter 2024

The dates conclude with a stop at London’s Royal Albert Hall

The Cult have announced details of a UK tour, which will celebrate their 40th year as a band. Find upcoming dates and ticket details below.

Announced today (April 16), the shows are set for later this year and will see the iconic ‘80s rock group perform in 10 cities across the country. The dates come in celebration of a huge milestone for Ian Astbury and co., as this year marks four decades since the band formed as we recognise them today – swapping their name from the original title ‘Death Cult’ into ‘The Cult’.

“Following up from the great energy of Death Cult 8323 shows, I’m looking forward to bringing that sense of celebration of the band’s music, and the communion with our fans, to Cult 8424,” guitarist Billy Duffy said of the new announcement. “CFFC. Let the ceremony commence!”

The shows all take place this winter, and kick off on October 21 with an opening night at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester. This is followed the next night with a gig at Swansea Arena (22), followed by stops in Edinburgh (24), Manchester (25), Bristol (27), York (29) and Newcastle (30).

The final run of the new tour dates will take place in the first week of November; including a slot at Guildhall in Portsmouth on the 1st, and a show at Civic Hall in Wolverhampton the following night. The dates wrap up with a closing show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on November 4.

Tickets go on sale this Friday (April 19) at 10am BST. Visit here to get tickets and find a full list of tour dates below.

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OCTOBER 21 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall 22– Swansea, Swansea Arena    24 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall  25 – Manchester, O2 Apollo  27 – Bristol, Beacon     29 – York, Barbican 30 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall      

NOVEMBER: 1 – Portsmouth, Guildhall 2 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall 4 – London, Royal Albert Hall

The dates for 2024 come following a tour the band embarked on last year, celebrating 40 years since their first formation under the name ‘Death Cult’ .

Taking place around the UK, Ireland and the US, the tour was called ‘Death Cult 8323’ and saw Duffy and Astbury return to play iconic venues they previously performed in at the start of their career.

The live shows focused on Death Cult and their eponymous EPs, and also boasted a setlist that spanned “the three phases of the band, from Southern Death Cult, to Death Cult, and The Cult’s first two albums: ‘Dreamtime’ (1984) and ‘Love’ (1985).”

More recently, Billy Duffy joined Johnny Marr on stage in Frome last summer to play tracks by The Smiths and Depeche Mode .

The on-stage appearance was the latest of the multiple times the two musicians have joined forces, as they both have a long history of playing music together – stemming back to their adolescent years.

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In a social media post, the rock band said it was halting its reunion tour after the group’s singer, Perry Farrell, hit its guitarist at a Boston show.

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The rock band Jane’s Addiction announced on Monday that it would cancel the remainder of its reunion tour in the United States and Canada days after its singer, Perry Farrell, physically confronted its guitarist at a concert in Boston.

A message posted to Instagram said the band had made “the difficult decision to take some time away as a group.”

Jane’s Addiction, which rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, was about halfway through its North America tour when the episode took place on Friday.

The tour was one of several reunions convened this year by rock bands that gained cult followings in earlier decades. It was the first tour by the original band members in 14 years, according to Rolling Stone .

The episode took place at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston. Video captured by concertgoers and verified by Storyful showed the band’s singer Farrell confronting Dave Navarro, a guitarist, as the two performed.

Farrell slammed his shoulder into Navarro, then appeared to throw a punch at him before being physically restrained. In the videos, Farrell, who had been yelling vocals into a microphone, shouted at Navarro and then doubled over, appearing agitated.

Navarro shared a statement on his Instagram account on Monday saying that “the mental health difficulties of our singer” were the reason the band had decided it could not go forward with the tour.

The message, which was also signed by the group’s other members, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, said, “Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative.”

The message ended: “Our hearts are broken.”

On Monday, a representative for Farrell shared a statement from the singer.

“This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday’s show,” he said. “Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.”

Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, said on Instagram after the concert that her husband had been upset throughout the tour about the band’s sound levels drowning out his vocals. He was suffering from tinnitus and a sore throat, she said.

The tension spilled over that night. “He was screaming just to be heard,” she said in the message. She praised Navarro for keeping calm but also accused Avery of entering the fight and punching Farrell.

Jane’s Addiction formed in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s and is perhaps best known for the MTV hit “Been Caught Stealing” from the band’s 1990 album “Ritual de lo Habitual.” It followed the cult favorite “Nothing’s Shocking” (1988) and a live album, “Jane’s Addiction” (1987). The song “Just Because” (2003) spent nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 72 .

Farrell, 65, is known as a rock ’n’ roll frontman and also as an “inveterate impresario .” In 1991, Farrell created the festival that would become synonymous with ’90s alternative rock, Lollapalooza, where Jane’s Addiction was a headlining act.

Jane’s Addiction has periodically held reunion tours, including in 2001. A review in The New York Times at the time described “Perry Farrell strutting in flashy suits and feathered hats as he sang, and the bare-chested Dave Navarro striking classic heavy-metal guitar poses.”

This year’s tour brought together original band members, a rare treat for early fans.

The stop in Boston came more than halfway through the band’s North America tour . Fifteen scheduled shows, including one this past weekend in Bridgeport, Conn., were called off as a result of the band’s decision.

Fans reacted to the message announcing the tour’s cancellation with a mix of disappointment and support for the band for having made the choice to prioritize Farrell’s mental health.

Some concertgoers said there were signs of a problem before Boston’s show. At a concert in New Orleans in late August, Mr. Farrell was screeching into the microphone and making strange comments between songs, according to George Ingmire, a fan of the group and a longtime radio producer and D.J. who attended the show.

“He was making comments about New Orleans being a good place to score heroin. I found that offensive. I left halfway through,” Mr. Ingmire said in a telephone interview.

“I saw him back in the 1980s,” he added of Farrell. “And it was magical. Maybe he was as much of a mess then, but I doubt it.”

Annie Correal reports from the U.S. and Latin America for The Times. More about Annie Correal

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"Weird Al" Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, and he just announced a new tour of the United States, which includes a stop in Boston.

Tickets for the tour went on sale on Friday morning.

“This is kind of a ‘best of both worlds’ tour, ” Yankovic said in a release about the tour. “We’ll be doing all the big crowd-pleasing parodies as well as some deep cuts for the hardcore fans – but with twice as many players on stage, everything is going to sound twice as good!”

Here's more about the tour, and the stop in Boston.

Where and when will 'Weird Al' be performing in Boston?

The show will be at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on July 15, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. There will be no other shows in New England after that. The closest place he will be performing after that is New York.

Where are tickets available?

You can get your tickets to the show via Ticketmaster.

What is the 'Weird Al' tour?

It's called the "Bigger and Weirder 2025 Tour."

" Weird Al now returns to the big stage for the first time in six years, playing his iconic hits as well as some fan favorites which have never been performed live," according to release, which noted that Weird Al has only been playing very small venues over the past few years. "With his giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and an amazing eight-piece ensemble featuring Al’s original band, Weird Al ups the ante on his already legendary show with a new super-sized concert experience."

Yankovic's opening act is  Puddles Pity Party , a seven-foot "sad clown whose golden voice is 'comparable to any Grammy winner” ( Los Angeles Times ) and has performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.'"

Who is Weird Al

The comedian/musician has been around since the 1980s , launching onto the scene with his spoof of Michael Jackson's "Beat It," called "Eat It."

He is also known for other legendary spoof cover songs, such as "Like A Surgeon, which spoofed Madonna's "Like A Virgin," "Fat," which was a take on Michael Jackson's song, "Bad," and "“ Amish Paradise ,” which spoofed Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise."

Other artists Yankovic has spoofed include Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Adele and Taylor Swift, Nirvana, Eminem, Queen, Lady Gaga, among others.

Other factoids about Yankovic:

• He got his start as a teenager , playing accordion and sending in homemade tapes to the "Dr. Demento Radio Show."
• He has 14 studio albums.
• Vermont State University offers a class on Yankovic.
• He has received five Grammy awards and 17 career nominations.
• Yankovic is one of only three artists to chart in the Top 40 of the "Billboard Hot 100" in the previous four consecutive decades (the others being Madonna and Michael Jackson).
• Yankovic was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, and an Emmy Award for the 2022 release  "WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story," starring Daniel Radcliffe as Yankovic.
• Yankovic has played such legendary venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.
• Yankovic recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of his cult classic film, "UHF." 

THE CULT Announces Spring 2022 U.S. Tour

THE CULT will embark on a U.S. tour this spring. The 13-date trek will kick off on April 21 in St. Petersburg, Florida and will conclude on May 11 in San Diego, California. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 4.

Tour dates:

April 21 - St. Petersburg, FL - Duke Energy Center For The Arts (Mahaffey Theatre) April 23 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle April 26 - Memphis, TN - Graceland Live- The Soundstage At Graceland April 28 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel And Casino – Hard Rock Live April 29 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget-Lake Charles-Grand Event Center May 01 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre May 03 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues May 04 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Theatre May 06 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom May 07 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex May 08 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues May 10 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys Concerts By The Bay May 11 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys Concerts By The Bay

Last April, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy spoke to Tone-Talk about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album. The follow-up to 2016's "Hidden City" is being helmed by producer Tom Dalgety , who has previously worked with GHOST and ROYAL BLOOD , among others.

"We've been digging away at that over the last year and a half," Billy said. "We're working with a great young English producer called Tom Dalgety . And, obviously, with the circumstances of the last year or so, it's been a little challenging. But we're making some progress.

"The philosophy in THE CULT camp, really, is about quality, not quantity," Duffy explained. "We don't just need to keep putting out records for the sake of it. Without being ridiculous, we wanna, within a certain realistic time frame, make sure that the records that we put out are as good as they can be. So sometimes that takes a bit longer. And that's kind of where we're at."

He reiterated: "We're well into the process of the new CULT album."

Speaking about THE CULT 's songwriting approach this time around, Billy said: "One of the things about THE CULT , I think, that may be worth mentioning is it's always been a collaborative creative effort between me and Ian [ Astbury , vocals]. And as you can imagine, like any kind of situation, there's pushing and pulling, and Ian wants to go a certain direction, and I might resist, or I might wanna go a certain direction. And that tension creates [ THE CULT sound]. It's not like Ian writes ' Ian songs' and Billy writes ' Billy songs,' and we record them as THE CULT . There are no ' Ian songs' or ' Billy songs' — there are Ian and Billy songs together. And over the time, there's a bit of a creative — it's not always tension; I don't mean that in a bad way. That's what makes it good. It's that blend. We sort of respect each other to the extent that I think there's a trust there, and I think that, after this many years together, and a few years apart, I think we trust each other and respect each other enough.

"I think it's healthy to have creative tension," he continued. "There's nothing worse than walking into a room where nobody's got any ideas. I'd rather have an argument about something creative than to have nothing, just the sound of crickets: 'All right. What are we gonna do now?'

"We see things very differently," Billy admitted. "In a lot of ways, we're very alike. Our birthdays are one year and two days apart. So we're both Taureans. Our birthdays are both coming up very soon. We're very alike in a lot of ways and very different in a lot of ways."

"Hidden City" was released in February 2016 via Cooking Vinyl . The follow-up to 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" was written by Astbury and Duffy and was produced by Bob Rock , who has previously worked with METALLICA and MÖTLEY CRÜE .

In May 2020, it was announced that THE CULT had inked a deal with Black Hill Records .

The aforementioned "Sonic Temple" album catapulted THE CULT into superstar status and remains their most commercially successful release. It has sold over 1.5 million copies in the U.S. alone and was certified platinum in 1990. It made it to No. 10 on the Billboard charts, and several of the album's songs remain rock-radio staples to this day.

NEW US DATES! Tickets go on sale 2/4/22 …http://thecult.us/official Posted by The Cult on  Monday, January 31, 2022

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