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Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s favorite 617 Q&A recommendations

Michael Christopher — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:32:24 +0000

One of the best parts of the 617 Q&A series (Six Questions; One Recommendation; Seven Somethings) is the one recommendation portion. Typically, if we haven’t flipped them already with our somewhat standard interview portion, it’s when the artist really comes alive and often provides some deeper insight into what they’re buzzing about off the stage as we ask them to tell us what they’ve been into recently that isn’t their current project. Over the years, we’ve had some doozies, from […]

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617 Q&A: Ian Astbury on goth romanticism, enlightenment, and a Death Cult revival

Michael Christopher — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:50:42 +0000

Before there was The Cult, there was Death Cult, a darker, more gothic iteration of the group that would later become known for hits like “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Fire Woman,” and “Love Removal Machine.” And while a shadowy side existed to the modern version through the years, no matter what musical path they ventured down, it was still surprising when core members Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) announced in 2023 that they would be doing a very limited […]

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V7: 7 revealing things artists have said in Vanyaland interviews

Michael Christopher — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:46:56 +0000

Editor’s Note: Welcome to V7, an all-day series on May 15, 2020 that celebrates Vanyaland’s 7th anniversary. We launched back on May 15, 2013 with a brand new publication and a livestream (yeah, before it was cool), and to celebrate the day, Vanyaland’s editors, senior writers, and publisher have offered up their own personal favorites from the world of music, film, and comedy. Below is a contribution from Senior Writer Michael Christopher. *** Seven months after the May 2013 launch of […]

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617: Billy Duffy of The Cult on trilogies, giving Guns N’ Roses a drummer, and why Boston is the most British of American cities

Michael Christopher — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:07:16 +0000

By: Michael Christopher

Photo by: Tim Cadiente

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For the Animals: The Cult announce ‘Alive in the Hidden City’ tour, Boston date

Michael Christopher — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:41:02 +0000

By: Michael Christopher

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Interview: The Cult’s Billy Duffy talks soccer, rock and roll memoirs and avoiding the nostalgia act

Michael Christopher — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:58:19 +0000

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince reuniting in 2006, The Cult have arguably been at their best. Co-founders Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy are joined by Chris Wyse on bass and John Tempesta on drums for what has turned out to be the longest consistent lineup. Touring has been nearly nonstop, with recent years seeing the landmark albums Love and Electric played in their respective entirety, punctuated by a well-received new release, 2012’s Choice of Weapon. The band is back in town Wednesday to […]

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