The Cult are stepping away from touring for “an undetermined amount of time”.
The legendary gothic rock band will “shift our focus” to penning new music after their North American The Cult/Death Cult 8525 Tour wraps in Los Angeles on October 30, in order to “recharge our spiritual batteries”.
A statement on their social media channels read: “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 The Cult/Death 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.”
The Ian Astbury-led group have reassured fans that this is not the end of their touring days.
The statement added: “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.”
The Cult have had various lineups over the years; the longest-serving members are vocalist Ian and guitarist Billy Duffy, who are also the band’s two main songwriters.
After a six-year hiatus, the Spiritwalker hitmakers returned with new album Under The Midnight Sun in 2022.
In 2023, the duo revived Death Cult – the original name of the band – for a series of live performances including a one-off US date at The Theatre at The Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, as well as a limited UK run, including a series of sold out shows at the Brixton Electric.