Ministry (band)
Ministry is an American industrial metal band from Chicago, Illinois. It was started in 1981 by musician Al Jourgensen. After 27 years and 11 albums, Al disbanded the group in 2008. However, the band reformed in 2011 for a new album and tour.
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 Ministry performing live at the 2008 Sweden Rock Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Synthpop, EBM (early), industrial metal, thrash metal (later) |
| Years active | 1981–2008, 2011–present |
| Labels | Wax Trax!, Arista, Sire, Warner Bros., Sanctuary, 13th Planet, Megaforce |
| Associated acts | Revolting Cocks, Lard, 1000 Homo DJs, PTP, Acid Horse, Lead Into Gold, Pailhead, Killing Joke, Slipknot, Fear Factory |
| Website | www |
| Members | Al Jourgensen Mike Scaccia John Bechdel Sin Quirin Aaron Rossi Casey Orr |
Ministry (band) Media
Ministry performing live at the 2006 M'era Luna Festival (Hildesheim, Germany)
Jourgensen and Bechdel (in the background) performing with Ministry at The Forum in 2019
