Tag Archives: SXSW 2012

You are here:

Home
Entries tagged with "SXSW 2012"

Interview: Cult singer Ian Astbury aims new ‘Weapon’ at SXSW; talks then, now, beyond

Interviews & QuotesBy Metal Dave March 15, 2012 16 Comments

NOTE: The Cult performs three times during SXSW in Austin this week. Two of the three shows are free to the public. Info below. The band is promoting its upcoming new album, “Choice of Weapon,” due May 22. By Metal Dave If there’s common ground between an intellectual and a rock star, the stereotype would…

Interview: The Cult Guitarist Billy Duffy

Interviews & QuotesBy Metal Dave March 9, 2012

“I think that’s one of the things that makes the Cult unique,” says guitarist Billy Duffy. “We’re a punk band that learned how to play.”

The Cult: Ian Astbury talks new album, GN’R, the Doors & more on eve of 2012 SXSW gigs

Interviews & QuotesBy Metal Dave March 6, 2012 8 Comments

“With ‘Choice of Weapon,’ we just said, ‘(Screw) it! We’re going to grab every jewel we can find. We’re going to play the ace and go as deep as we can.”