The Cult announce lil devil of a UK tour in October

The Cult have announced the 'Electric 13 Tour' that will visit ten UK cities this October.

Born out of the ashes of the UK post-punk scene, The Cult evolved to become one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of the late 20th century, selling millions of albums, headlining venues worldwide, infusing innovative possibilities into the worlds of music, art and fashion and quickly ascending through the ranks of the indie music world to achieve global status.

In 1987, The Cult released 'Electric', which has gone on to become one of The Cult's most successful and influential albums. The Cult will perform it in its entirety for the first time. Performing the pivotal third album's tracks which are 'Wild Flower', 'Peace Dog', 'Lil' Devil', 'Aphrodisiac Jacket', 'Electric Ocean', 'Bad Fun', 'King Contrary Man', 'Love Removal Machine', 'Born to Be Wild" (Mars Bonfire)', 'Outlaw', and 'Memphis Hip Shake'. The live show will also include a second set pulling from the band's eight other studio albums.

Ian Astbury, The Cult's frontman said, "The Cult's life blood has always been playing live, we are between albums and decided to continue the momentum created by 'Choice Of Weapon', stay in people's hearts and minds. As 'Love Live' was such an incredible experience we have decided that performing the 'Electric' album, an event that has been demanded by our fans and followers as the perfect live set to play in 2013."

Their tour dates are as follows:

Fri 18 October Cardiff University SU (The Great Hall), Cardiff
Sat 19 October Exeter University (The Great Hall), Exeter
Sun 20 October Southampton Guildhall, Southampton
Tue 22 October UEA (University of East Anglia), Norwich
Wed 23 October Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
Fri 25 October Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sat 26 October Barrowland, Glasgow
Mon 28 October Rock City, Nottingham
Tue 29 October O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thu 31 October Roundhouse, London

Tickets will be available from 9am this Friday, 17th May, and eFestivals will have links to buy them then.

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