The Cult Members, Gear & Sound

British rock band

Genre

Rock Alternative rock Metal Hard rock Post-punk Glam metal Classic rock Gothic rock dance rock album rock

Members

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Billy Duffy

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Kings of Chaos Theatre of Hate Death Cult Johnny Marr and Billy Duffy Cardboard Vampyres Slaughter and The Dogs Ed Banger and The Nosebleeds Circus Diablo The Hellcat Saints

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Matt Sorum

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Guns N' Roses Hollywood Vampires Velvet Revolver Kings of Chaos Neurotic Outsiders Y Kant Tori Read Camp Freddy Slash's Snakepit Circus Diablo Deadland Ritual Billy Gibbons and The BFG’s Johnny Crash The Power Rangers Orchestra The Drunk Fux

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Eric Singer

Roles:

Singer Drummer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Kiss Alice Cooper Avantasia BADLANDS Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Stream The Brian May Band ESP Drive

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Craig Adams

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

The Sisters of Mercy The Mission Spear of Destiny The Alarm Theatre of Hate

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John Tempesta

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Testament White Zombie Helmet Exodus Prong Zakk Sabbath Scum of the Earth The Dead Daisies Motor Sister

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Mike Dimkich

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Bad Religion Jact

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Chris Wyse

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Hollywood Vampires Joe Perry Project

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Ian Astbury

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Death Cult Southern Death Cult The Wondergirls Manzarek–Krieger The Doors of the 21st Century Holy Barbarians

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Billy Morrison

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Camp Freddy Circus Diablo Royal Machines

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Jimmy Ashhurst

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds Buckcherry Foamfoot The Broken Homes

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John Webster

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Red Rider

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Damon Fox

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Bigelf

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John Sinclair

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Spinal Tap Uriah Heep Heavy Metal Kids

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Mickey Curry

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Survivor Bryan Adams's Band Drum Madness

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Scott Humphrey

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Rob Zombie

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Scott Garrett

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

Monster Magnet The Mission Dag Nasty God Lives Underwater Holy Barbarians Weapon of Choice Wired All Wrong Pop’s Cool Love

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James Kottak

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Scorpions Warrant Montrose McAuley Schenker Group Wild Horses KrunK Kingdom Come A New Revenge Buster Brown

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Charley Drayton

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Cold Chisel The Dead Daisies

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Richie Zito

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Keyboardist

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About

The Cult is a British rock band that emerged from the post-punk scene in 1984, evolving into a prominent hard rock outfit. The group was founded by Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar), alongside various other members over the years. Known for their genre-blending music, The Cult seamlessly integrates elements of rock, alternative rock, gothic rock, and hard rock. With a sound that echoes the mysticism of The Doors and the powerful guitar riffs reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, the band has produced influential albums like Love and Sonic Temple, establishing their place in rock history.

How to Sound Like The Cult

The Cult's sound is defined by dynamic and robust guitar riffs paired with Astbury's distinct, commanding vocals. Their music often carries a dark, atmospheric undertone that is both melodic and aggressive. Billy Duffy's guitar work is pivotal, utilizing lush chorus and flanger effects to create a rich, textured sound, as heard with the Boss CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft and Boss BF-2 Flanger. The punchy, high-gain tones from his Marshall amplifiers deliver the gritty edge that complements the band's energetic and sometimes mystical vibe. This combination of effects and amplification underscores The Cult's ability to bridge the gap between post-punk gloom and classic rock grandeur, making their sound both timeless and powerful.

Discography

Dreamtime

1984

Love

1985

Electric

1987

Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary

1989

Sonic Temple

1989

Ceremony

1991

Live Cult - Marquee London MCMXCI

1993

The Cult

1994

Dreamtime (Live at The Lyceum)

1996

Beyond Good and Evil

2001

Born Into This

2007

Choice of Weapon

2012

Hidden City

2016

Under The Midnight Sun

2022

Get the The Cult Sound

Want to sound like The Cult? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.