The Cult‘s founding members, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, have announced they are taking an indefinite hiatus from touring following their current run of shows. In a new, joint statement, the pair explained they will be shifting their focus to “writing, recording new music, and exploring other projects.”
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 22, as the band is in the final stretch of their “Death Cult/The Cult 8525 Tour,” a trek celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary. The duo described the decision as a necessary pause to “turn inward to recharge our spiritual batteries.”
The band’s full statement reads:
“Mother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable. The moon’s phases change, tides rise and fall. Change is necessary for creation and rebirth. It is with this in mind that, following the remaining dates on our current North American Death Cult/The Cult 8525 Tour, we have decided to step away from touring for an undetermined amount of time. We have toured extensively over the last few years and we shall now shift our focus to writing, recording new music, and exploring other projects that shall be revealed over time. It is a time for us to turn inward to recharge our spiritual batteries.”
“When we return to the stage, it shall be with an even stronger fire and energy that we will share with all of you.”
“Ours is a communal bond, and it will not be broken, simply paused. Until then, we have five remaining shows on this current tour, culminating at The Shrine in Los Angeles on October 30. Please join us for what has been an incredible celebration of 40 years of The Cult and Death Cult.”
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support. It keeps us alive.”
Both members also added their own personal messages. Guitarist Billy Duffy emphasized the need to focus on family and new creative work.
“It’s been a beautiful three years celebrating our music with The Cult family around the world. Now it’s time to go home and spend time with our own families, and create some new music,” Duffy stated.
Vocalist Ian Astbury focused on his gratitude to the fans and hinted at what’s to come.
“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. Blessings to you all,” said Astbury.
The band’s five remaining concerts will be the last chance for fans to see them live for the foreseeable future.
The Cult – Remaining 2025 Tour Dates:
- Oct. 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
- Oct. 25 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Oct. 27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
- Oct. 29 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
- Oct. 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Shrine Auditorium
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