The Cult announce headline Scottish show. The legendary band have announced The 8424 Tour, commemorating 40 years as a band. The 40th anniversary trek sees The Cult perform songs spanning their 11-album discography. Catch them live at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 24th October, tickets on sale Friday 19th April at 10am. The Cult hold a significant place in musical history due to their pioneering use of post-punk, hard rock, and experimentalism, pushing boundaries and influencing countless bands across multiple genres. With their musical prowess, uncompromising attitude and captivating stage presence, they forged a distinct identity while charting new territory for bands to explore. From Billy Duffy’s formative, and influential, years in the Manchester underground, to Ian Astbury’s groundbreaking Gathering of the Tribes, the duo has left an indelible mark on modern music, shaping it’s trajectory in profound ways.