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The British band THE CULT formed in 1983, but earlier versions were called The Southern Death Cult, a reference to an early Native American religion. Lead singer Ian Astbury and 
guitarist Billy Duff formed Death Cult, later settling on The Cult. Their music made some inroads on the pop charts, but was more of a polished metal sound, if that makes any sense. I remember first spotting them on MTV(yes, I’ll admit to watching it way back then) with this first clip:
But these songs from Sonic Temple really cemented my love of this band. They’re still around today, like a lot of the older bands. They just have been replaced by the young folks with their own music. Mustn’t listen to what the old folks do! Heh!
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This was a period after I stopped listening to rock music much and before my kids started so there are so many groups I just don’t know at all.
I loved the Cult! I had several of their albums including one from Southern Death Cult. Ian Astbury toured with the surviving Doors members for one tour but I don’t think anyone could replace Morrison
I’d forgotten that about Astbury and the Doors, Scott. it reminds me that a friend said, long before that happened, that Astbury looked like Morrison.
Both Lana and I had this album when we got togther. We’re both big fans. We actually watched an interview with them recenetly on 1100
Boy, this brings back a lot of memories. Great choice!