The Cult perform at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio 10-21

The Majestic Theater buzzed with anticipation as fans gathered for an unforgettable night celebrating rock music. The Cult, a band that has made a significant impact on the rock genre since the 1980s, graced the stage. As the lights dimmed, it was clear that this event would be a memorable experience.

The Cult's 2025 tour featured a unique two-set format, including a performance as the early Death Cult. The band would cover music from their beginnings all the way through to the very successful MTV days. Death Cult would take the stage and cover some of their early wave makers, including "Butterflies" and "Gods Zoo." The short 8-song set was capped off with the driving "Spiritwalker."

When the lights dimmed again, the atmosphere shifted dramatically as the crowd erupted in cheers. The Cult burst onto the stage, launching into their hit "Wild Flower." The moment the first chords rang out, fans were transported back to the height of the band's popularity. With a powerful and captivating voice, the lead singer, Ian Astbury, along with guitarist Billy Duffy, delivered a performance that was both nostalgic and exhilarating.

Throughout the night, The Cult took fans on an incredible journey through their extensive discography. They performed fan favorites such as "Fire Woman" and "Love Removal Machine." Each song was met with passionate cheers and enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd. The band's undeniable chemistry and enthusiasm for their music shone brighter with every note played, creating an atmosphere that felt both electric and welcoming.

The set was a great mixture of some of the best of what The Cult has to offer, drawing material from 6 of their albums; there were some heavy hitters there as well as a few surprises. The band sounded great, and it truly was nice to see The Cult back on stage again.

As the night drew to a close and the encore began, the band went into the unmistakable chords of the closer "She Sells Sanctuary," ending what would be an awesome night of classic cult. The Cult exited the stage to a roar of applause that echoed through the theater with a message to the fans. Ian Astbury announced they would be stepping away from touring for an "undetermined amount of time" to recharge and create new music, so if you missed it...

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