Death Cult EP (1983)

00:00 - 1. Brothers Grimm
03:30 - 2. Ghost Dance
07:30 - 3. Horse Nation
10:54 - 4. Christians

Death Cult: In April 1983, Astbury teamed up with guitarist Billy Duffy and formed the band "Death Cult". Duffy had previously been in The Nosebleeds (along with Morrissey), Lonesome No More and then Theatre of Hate. In addition to Astbury and Duffy, the band also included Jamie Stewart (bass) and Raymond Taylor Smith (later known as Ray Mondo) (drums), both from the Harrow, London based post-punk band, Ritual. Death Cult made their live debut in Oslo, Norway in late June 1983 and released the Death Cult EP in July 1983, then toured throughout Europe. In September 1983, Mondo was deported to his home country of Sierra Leone and replaced by Nigel Preston, formerly of Theatre of Hate. The single "God's Zoo" was released in October 1983. Another European tour, with UK dates, followed later that autumn. To tone down the gothic connotations of their name, and to gain broader appeal, the band changed its name to "The Cult" in January 1984 before appearing on the (UK) Channel 4 television show, The Tube.

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• Brothers
• Grimm
• Ghost
• Dance
• Horse
• Nation
• Christians
• Southern
• Death
• Cult

[0710alfie]

Superb, still have the vinyl too. Haven't heard this in years, but there was a time when it was all I listened to! Great that after one listen I know all the vocals as well. You've made a 44yr old very happy! Merry Xmas and happy new year. ( a circle lies in a square....)

[MaverickMediaUK]

@0710alfie Thank you. Yeah I have the vinyl around somewhere too although it's scratched to buggery. I hope you've been having a good one and happy new year when it comes along.

[mahkba]

A true classic...all 4 songs are gold..Thank you for posting this, and with good audio quality...Spectacular!

[MaverickMediaUK]

@mahkba Thanks for the comment.

[SteveGad]

YOU SIR!! Are a legend. Not heard this in many years. I have the same from Peel session, although the cassette tape is showing its age now. As am I.

Thanks again.

[ZuselADZ]

Absolut großartig! Wirklich - vielen lieben Dank dafür!

[infinitesoulful]

this ep exploded onto the scene and broke through the sonic barrier as a unique, creative, multitalented musical orgy...the songs on this ep represented a cohesive musical protest toward conventional musical taste, and uninspired mundane thought...its also cool as hell!

[Erzsebetxxx]

Sexy riffing. Eargasm!!!

[maxpoko]

upload thanks!!!!!!

[keeef67]

@LuziEvalla yeah, raymondo played on this :-)

[LuziEvalla]

@davymgaunt

I would say Ray Mondo was the drummer at this time, right ?

[kevfullo]

4 classics, jungle children , tiger striped hearts....fantastic