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Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy's creation, The Cult is one of the most unpredictable and creative music bands out of England in the past 25 years.

New wave, goth, metal, rock and alternative. These are just a few of the categories the band fall into. But the band really defies being categorized. Instead, they are simply The Cult - unlike any other band out there and in a category all of their own.

Enjoy the following Cult lens, written by Chris Harris (editor of The Cult fanzine "Sanctuary," from 1989 to 1995). The intent is to give you a unique perspective on the band for new and old fans alike.

The Cult On The Web

Official Web Site For The Cult
Recently launched, with Ian playing an important role in the design and content of the web site (look for his postings under the name 'Astbury'). Not perfect, but there's definitely enough here to keep Cult fans mesmerized.
Cult Central
Created by Canadian Cult fan Jon Taylor, Cult Central was *the* place to go to for Cult news and carthasis for all of the years when the band was no more. Jon's site was the glue that kept many Cult fans together, and the band should be greatly indebted to him for his perseverance and loyalty.
TheCultWeb.com
Another source of fantastic coverage of The Cult including an active forum, weekly chats, Cult radio station, and much more.

The Cult's Albums (1984-2001)

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Back-Issues of "Sanctuary," The Cult Fanzine (1989-1995)

Sanctuary was the unofficial Cult fanzine from "Sonic Temple" through to "The Cult" and the band's demise in 1995.
Sanctuary, Issue 16
Find out why Rick Rubin was dropped as producer from the album that became "The Cult," reviews of Cult bootlegs, books, cassette singles discography, backstage passes and much more.
Sanctuary, Issue 14
Discover news about Pure Cult and how it did in the charts, rare releases from the "Love" era, seven inch singles discography, article by bass player Jamie Stewart, bootleg reviews, Ian's favorite singles of all time, and interesting quotes from Ian & Billy.

Order Cult T-Shirts

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Inside The Cult: The Best Links

Cult Collectibles from Esprit Records
Although expensive, Esprit Records from the UK typically have the best range of Cult collectibles for sale including rare and out-of-print items.
"Sin-Jin-Smyth": Movie Starring Billy Duffy
As well as having a small role in the film, Billy is contributing to the score and is the music supervisor. Check out the official movie site at http://www.snapkickproductions.com/sin-jinsmyth/

The Cult On Video

Southern Death Cult: Fatman Promo Clip
The earliest known video recording of Ian that I've seen, fronting the Southern Death Cult for a promo video of "Fatman."
Rain (live in concert), 1985
"Rain" never sounded so good. Is this a clip from the concert that MTV played over and over in the mid-to-late 80s?
She Sells Sanctuary video
Hands down the best song The Cult has ever recorded. More than 20 years after it was recorded, it still stands the test of time. The video was perfect, too. Enjoy.
Wild Flower (live) from The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
The band's first live TV appearance in what seems like eons.

The Cult In Images

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The Gaffer's Other Sites

If you're a soccer fan, like Ian and Billy, check out my other sites.
English Premier League Lens
Tons of Premiership soccer news all on one page.
EPL Talk Web Site
My latest endeavour. It's a web site focusing on soccer fans who follow the world's most popular sport league, the English Premier League.
EPL Talk Magazine
Online quarterly soccer magazine (must-read).
EPL Talk Podcast
The voice of The Gaffer. The podcast features weekly interviews with famous soccer celebritis.

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