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After The Cult wraps up its remaining shows, the band will stop touring for the foreseeable future to focus on other projects. <\/p>\n
Members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy broke the news to fans on The Cult\u2019s Instagram post<\/a> Wednesday, Oct. 22. <\/p>\n \u201cMother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable. The moon\u2019s 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 The Cult\/Death Cult 8525 Tour, we have decided to step away from touring for an undetermined amount of time,\u201d the band wrote. <\/p>\n \u201cWe 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,\u201d The Cult continued. \u201cWhen we return to the stage, it shall be with an even stronger fire and energy that we will share with all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n The Cult confirmed that they will play the five remaining shows on their current tour<\/a>. The Cult\/Death Cult 8525 Tour will travel through Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Del Mar over the next week before concluding in Los Angeles on Oct. 30.<\/p>\n \u201cOurs is a communal bond, and it will not be broken, simply paused. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support. It keeps us alive,\u201d The Cult wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n Formed in England in 1983, the band was originally Death Cult but then rebranded to The Cult in 1984. The rock group has released 11 albums since its debut, with 2022\u2019s \u201cUnder The Midnight Sun\u201d being The Cult\u2019s most recent project. <\/p>\n The Cult\u2019s biggest songs in the U.S. are \u201cFire Woman\u201d and \u201cEdie (Ciao Baby),\u201d which charted at No. 46 and No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989, respectively. The group has also charted nine albums on the Billboard 200 with \u201cSonic Temple\u201d being their highest performer, peaking at No. 10. <\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n