Matt Sorum's Funny Audition for The Cult | Rock News

🥁Matt Sorum's audition for The Cult involved playing with a red drum kit, even though Billy Duffy asked if he had any black drums.

💰Playing at Disneyland paid $150 per night, making it a lucrative gig for aspiring musicians at the time.

📀Matt Sorum prepared for the audition by listening to The Cult's albums, including 'Love,' 'Sonic Temple,' and 'Southern Death Cult.'

🎸Billy Duffy and Jamie Stewart were present during the audition, but Ian Asbury was in London at the time.

😄Despite feeling superstitious, Matt Sorum eventually got the gig with The Cult and impressed Ian Asbury with his skills.

How much did Matt Sorum get paid to play at Disneyland?

—Matt Sorum was making $150 per night for playing at Disneyland, which was a significant amount of money at that time.

What albums did Matt Sorum listen to in preparation for The Cult audition?

—Matt Sorum listened to The Cult's albums 'Love,' 'Sonic Temple,' and 'Southern Death Cult' in preparation for the audition.

Who was present during Matt Sorum's audition for The Cult?

—Billy Duffy and Jamie Stewart were present during Matt Sorum's audition for The Cult, while Ian Asbury was in London.

What color of drum kit did Billy Duffy request during the audition?

—Billy Duffy asked Matt Sorum if he had any black drums during the audition for The Cult.

How did Matt Sorum feel after getting the gig with The Cult?

—Matt Sorum felt a mix of excitement and superstition after getting the gig with The Cult.

00:11Matt Sorum shares his funny audition story for The Cult.

01:16Playing at Disneyland was a lucrative opportunity for aspiring musicians.

02:03Matt Sorum listened to The Cult's albums in preparation for the audition.

02:20Billy Duffy and Jamie Stewart were present during the audition, while Ian Asbury was in London.

03:59Matt Sorum got the gig with The Cult and impressed Ian Asbury.