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Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Joins THE CULT!
- Feb. 14, 2006
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After two auditions, John Tempesta ( EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET, WHITE ZOMBIE, ROB ZOMBIE) has been hired as the new drummer for THE CULT. Tempesta will make his debut with the group when they perform on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on Friday, February 24 on the CBS-TV network. THE CULT's upcoming tour, tagged "A Return To Wild", will cover 19 cities launching at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco and winding up at Nokia Live in New York City. Although the band was offered large venues they opted for more intimate houses. These shows are for CULT devotees and the wickedly curious. "We need to reconnect with our people, our tribe," claimed Duffy. "We need to be among them. We want this to be as intimate as possible. You can't do that in an airline hanger, mate." In addition to playing live shows, THE CULT also plans to "explore the possibilities of making new music in 2006," but no firm commitments have been made, according to a press release. THE CULT's last tour — behind their acclaimed 2001 album, "Beyond Good and Evil" — featured principal members Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) alongside longtime THE CULT drummer Matt Sorum and bassist Billy Morrison. For a list of upcoming THE CULT shows, visit Pollstar.com.
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COMMENT | Good for John Molesta
posted by : Mordack
2/14/2006 8:20:46 PM
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First post!
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COMMENT | .....BUT THE CULT STILL SUCKS!!!!!
posted by :
2/14/2006 8:21:42 PM
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COMMENT | The Cult
posted by :
2/14/2006 8:22:06 PM
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was a pretty good hard rock band... no metal here thought!
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COMMENT |
posted by : judaspriest41
2/14/2006 8:24:34 PM
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The Cult a metal band???!!??
D.M.
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COMMENT |
posted by : DanSullivan
2/14/2006 8:27:14 PM
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he seems liek a good fit.
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COMMENT | fireeeeeeeeeee
posted by :
2/14/2006 8:29:30 PM
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did anyone check out "the doors" when ian sang with them, on that doors of the 21st century fiasco?
i still think the best track ian has done is "flame on" with iommi
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COMMENT | Hahahhahaha!
posted by : Mordack
2/14/2006 8:32:30 PM
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Somebody actually voted for me on there. Fuck yes.
KREATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | hell yeah!
posted by :
2/14/2006 8:38:34 PM
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Rob Zombie is an ass - good move on John's part..looking forward to seeing him live.... \-/
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COMMENT |
posted by : Mordack
2/14/2006 8:39:53 PM
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Not really, I can't even find the poll..
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COMMENT |
posted by : Purpendicular
2/14/2006 8:45:17 PM
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Tempesta's an awesome drummer. Since Matt Sorum isn't coming back any time soon, Tempesta will suit me fine. Rock!
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COMMENT | good news sorta
posted by :
2/14/2006 8:49:34 PM
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velvet revolver seem to be on break so i wonder why matt couldnt rejoin and what about billy is he still in there somewhere?
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COMMENT | COOL JOHN IS A AWESOME DRUMMER
posted by : RiotAct666
2/14/2006 8:56:45 PM
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Can't wait to check him out with The Cult.
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COMMENT | I wonder........
posted by : betty71
2/14/2006 8:59:13 PM
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What this means for the future of Helmet.......Size Matters was alright but it was great to finally hear something from Page after so long. And more importantly some of the live shows from the resulting tours were really good. It was awesome to hear songs like "Tic" and "Blacktop" again. John had been Pages drummer for a quite a while. I can see this being the end. As much as I love Helmet they just always seemed to fuck up. Starting with Pages apparent contempt for his own fans and bandmates (Bogdan/Stanier). It's to bad, if things had gone different Helmet could/should have been HUGE.....Oh well..........
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COMMENT | ALSO:
posted by : RiotAct666
2/14/2006 8:59:16 PM
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I'm shocked that Tempesta didn't try out for W.A.S.P.? He would have been a great choice for them.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 9:00:56 PM
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that's a hell of a resume, ya gotta admit.
MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 9:05:57 PM
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also...hey hey, i'm still only in 3rd behind Kull and T-Boner in the poll. well, i guess it's good not to be #1 in this case, hahaha. but hey, if it were the Olympics i'd be getting a bronze as of right now.
MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 9:10:35 PM
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POWERMAN 5000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : wally-o!
2/14/2006 9:42:02 PM
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NOW GO KICK SOME ASS!!!!
GO JOHNNY GO!!!!
W.G.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 9:50:15 PM
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very cool
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COMMENT |
posted by : sleaze freak
2/14/2006 9:56:56 PM
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Anonymous said...
i voted for:
t boner
kull
OTHER:
hurricane hugo
sleaze freak
circleovzaphyan
meshuggah1324
2/14/2006 7:31 PM
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lmao i got 1 vote. . . how funny
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COMMENT | Ministry Sucks
posted by : podoshj
2/14/2006 10:14:50 PM
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Oh yeah it does
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COMMENT |
posted by : Mulder
2/14/2006 10:22:33 PM
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Tempesta's a great drummer, but his style doesn't fit with that type of music. I'm not really much of a Cult fan anyway, so I can't see this as being a good move for him.
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COMMENT | A Nice Paycheck, That's All
posted by : Brother Maynard
2/14/2006 10:22:48 PM
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The Cult were a good band and somewhat relevant in their day. But this is like all the other "reunited" tours without reuniting.
I smell CashGrab and it's not even that big of a grab.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 10:38:45 PM
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this voting shit is lame. what a bunch of fucking losers....
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 10:41:00 PM
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what the hell are you even voting for?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
2/14/2006 10:41:11 PM
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biggest flamer?
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COMMENT | GO JOHNNY GO GO GO!!!
posted by : wally-o!
2/14/2006 11:00:31 PM
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JT is perfect for the gig. He is this generation's Cozy Powell.
Nobody's got more groove and power than that muthafucka!!!
Just watch....
"Reunited"? What are you talking about? Beyond Good and Evil is one of their best albums ever!
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COMMENT | I AM THE KING OF ALL THINGS BLAB
posted by : T-Boner.com
2/14/2006 11:29:46 PM
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Molotovie is now "Mollie" my lil bitch ;-)
But yeah I love winning "Most Hated"
Thanks for the votes.
Love ya
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COMMENT | Haha
posted by :
2/15/2006 12:03:13 AM
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Tempesta will be great in The Cult!
Looking forward to seeing them live!
Balistic Porcipines Never Fly!
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COMMENT | You Fucks are Such Lame Little Kids
posted by : Cloud Connected
2/15/2006 12:22:34 AM
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Your lives are so empty and pointless that you miserable creatures try like hell to get voted on a poll about who knows what to win nothing that matters a single fucking thing.
Sad.
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COMMENT | Good for him
posted by : Nightstalker667
2/15/2006 4:35:00 AM
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SATAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : rubthebuddha
2/15/2006 4:42:52 AM
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Not really metal, but as a drummer, quite a few of those songs off "Electric" are fun to play. Good luck, John.
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COMMENT | Bad news!
posted by : Das Schuetzenfest
2/15/2006 7:39:29 AM
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At least if the schedule with THE CULT keeps him from drumming on the next TESTAMENT album and tour! Oh well, I guess Jon Allen has to step in again...
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COMMENT | The Cult have always been horrible
posted by :
2/15/2006 9:47:18 AM
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and that's it really.
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