The Cult has announced they are going on hiatus following the end of their current and acclaimed tour, the 8525 tour. The band has been on tour for the last three years performing as both The Cult and Death Cult, and has given a statement with their rationale. You can see the final dates on the tour below, and win tickets to the tour finale, in Los Angeles. The giveaway ends today.
In a rare interview, Faith No More, former Ozzy and Korn drummer Mike “Puffy” Bordin joined the Let There Be Talk podcast with Dean Delray, and gave a two-hour discussion on many topics. Although hesitant to drop any bombshell news, he did give an update on the status of Faith No More and why the band has not resumed touring or any activities. This follows similar comments recently from Roddy Bottum. Bordin says he can only speak for the members he is in touch with: Bottom and Billy Gould. Three and a half years after canceling their tour at the last minute in 2021 performances, citing frontman Mike Patton’s mental health struggles and other issues, Bordin implied that Patton is now not interested in working with the band anymore. FNM members are also unhappy that Patton has continued to tour sporadically with Mr. Bungle. As of now the band has no future plans, and Bordin discussed the band in the past tense. He also discussed past relationships with Jim Martin, Chuck Mosely, praised Courtney Love, replacing Randy Castillo (RIP), his current project with his former Ozzy touring bandmates Joe Holmes and Robert Trujillo, and his lifelong love of San Francisco. Continue reading