LOVE The Cult, always thought they kind of just missed going huge, but whatever. Heard some story way back about Ian Astbury being such a massive #######, that it had something to do with their trajectory, for whatever reason, but who knows. I mean Axl was an ####### around the same time and it did stop them (or many others).
I've seen them twice, that I can remember. Once at the House of Blues on Sunset. It was awesome. He was in good form -- cocky as hell -- and it raged. Small venue, obviously. That was in the late 90's.
The other time was in Orange County, Ca. And it was one of the worst shows I've ever seen. This was about 10 years ago. Voice was horrible, and he was smashed, slurring and rambling. I think he brought his son out on stage or some #### and even he was embarrassed.
So yeah, roll of the dice would be my guess, but I'd take the chance, what the hell.