Following a series of dates with Guns N' Roses through the south, The Cult has just announced they will rejoin the Not In This Lifetime tour: two nights in Los Angeles this Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th at Dodger Stadium. This news comes as the iconic Cult prepares for their own Alive In The Hidden City headlining tour, which will include several festival appearances, among them Rock Allegiance, Houston Open Air, Louder Than Life, and the recently announced 93.1 Jack FM's Jack's 11th Show taking place Friday, September 23rd at Irvine Meadows in Irvine, CA, alongside Jane's Addiction and Garbage.  
 
The Cult--founding singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy along with drummer John Tempesta, bassist Grant Fitzpatrick, and keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Damon Fox--is on the road now in support of their latest full-length release, Hidden City.

Hidden City is their 10th studio album and the final chapter of the band's trilogy of releases which began with 2007's Born Into This then 2012's Choice Of Weapon. The album has already produced three singles: "Hinterland," "Dark Energy" and "Deeply Ordered Chaos".

Of the album and its first single, Astbury told Billboard.com, "'Hinterland' is a place both real and imagined, a hidden city symbolic of a new Rome. Through the eyes of several witnesses we observe a young woman as she realizes her enlightened self in a dystopian dream world. 'Hinterland' is filled with symbolism, reflecting a new aeon in the shift of human consciousness as we realign with our planet's natural rhythms." 

The Cult continue to evolve and do things in their own style. Not tethered to the latest hit single or trend. They are a way of life, an ethos. Adventurers more than careerists. As Astbury eloquently puts it, "Our post-modern roots have kept the creative process vibrant, and we continue to evolve."

Duffy says, "Like all Cult albums - since Ian and I began writing together - we try our best to honestly reflect what we are feeling, doing and listening to. Hidden City is no exception and I'm thrilled to have had a creative part in  such a critically acclaimed - but, more importantly - Cult-fan-acclaimed album. The dialogue between us all continues..."

The Cult with Guns N' Roses:

August
18 - Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium
19 - Los Angeles, CA - Dodger Stadium
 
The Cult headlining dates:

September
16 - Hampton Beach, NH - Casino Ballroom
17 - Chester, PA - Talen Energy Stadium
18 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
20 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
21 - Charlotte, NC - Fillmore Charlotte
24 - Houston, TX - Houston Open Air
27 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
29 - Kansas City, MO - Harrah's/Voodoo Lounge
30 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

October
1 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
4 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
7 - Fresno, AZ - Paul Paul Theater at Fresno Fair
8 - Primm, NV - Star Of The Desert Arena

(Photo - Tim Cadiente)