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Everything Ministry has created since its inception has been an evolution. Al Jourgensen, the architect of Ministry, succeeded by remaking the mainstream in his own image and forging a new style of music.
Jourgensen morphed Ministry from a lightweight synth-pop band in the early '80s to a musical juggernaut with many side projects ( Revolting Cocks , 1000 Homo DJs, Pailhead, Lard) on legendary Chicago-based Wax Trax! Records.
Moving to Sire Records in the mid-'80s Ministry released albums showcasing an ever-evolving style. The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste and The Land of Rape and Honey both went Gold as people searched beyond bland MTV conformity.
Psalm 69, featuring “N.W.O.”, “Just One Fix” and “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, went Platinum in 1992 and forever changed music with its heavily aggressive content. But during the late '90s heyday of "alternative music", Ministry's output waned on Filth Pig and Dark Side of the Spoon, despite a Grammy nomination for “Bad Blood”.
Coming back strong in the new millennium with Animositisomina Jourgensen refocused his energy. In 2004 a revitalized Ministry debuted Houses of the Molé. For its 25th Anniversary in 2005, Ministry released Rantology featuring tracks personally mixed, arranged, recorded and mastered by Uncle Al himself.
In October 2005, Jourgensen launched his own label, 13th Planet Records complete with an online store . Ministry’s first release on 13th Planet, Rio Grande Blood, debuted in 2006 and captured Grammy nominations for “The Great Satan” (2005) and “Lieslieslies” (2006). It was followed by the remix album Rio Grande Dub in 2007. Ministry’s final studio release, The Last Sucker, is out now and is available for order in the 13th Planet Store .
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Member Since: 3/30/2005
Band Website: thirteenthplanet.com/ministry
Band Members: Al Jourgensen
Tommy Victor
Tony Campos
Sin Quirin
John Bechdel
Aaron Rossi
Burton C. Bell
(Paul Raven - R.I.P.)

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Influences: Our collapsing presidency, government, military, country and world combined with the ever present fear that the fires they have lit will shortly consume us all.
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My Blog

Ministry Adds Second Chicago, IL Date To C U LaTouR

MINISTRY has responded to the overwhelming demand during Music Today's pre-sale of the C U LaTour May 8th show in Chicago, IL at House Of Blues.  A second show had now be...
Posted by Ministry on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:01:00 PST

Ministry Announces C U LaTouR Tickets and VIP Packages Through Enter The Vault

MINISTRY tickets and VIP packages for most C U LaTouR shows are now available through ticket partner Enter The Vault. Links to tickets for individual dates can be found by clicking the BUY l...
Posted by Ministry on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:56:00 PST

Ministry C U LaTouR Pre-Sale Ticketing Over

MINISTRY C U LaTouR ticket and VIP package pre-sales through Music Today end today. Tickets and VIP packages are now available to the general public. Tickets can be purchased through various outlets d...
Posted by Ministry on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:50:00 PST

Ministry C U LaTouR Music Today Pre-Sale Ticketing Ends Saturday, Dec. 1st

MINISTRY asks fans to pease note, there are only 3 more days to purchase pre-sale tickets and VIP packages for Ministry's C U LaTouR through Music Today. This is the last chance to get your free ...
Posted by Ministry on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:39:00 PST

Ministry C U LaTouR Orlando, FL and St. Petersburg, FL Date Switch

MINISTRY has encountered some venue scheduling conflicts for two dates on the C U LaTouR requiring the Orlando, FL and St. Petersburg, FL shows to be switched. The Orlando, FL...
Posted by Ministry on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:36:00 PST

Ministry Street Team C U LaTouR Ticket Pre-Sales Promotion

MINISTRY fans, street teamers and PA members - you can earn FREE Ministry/Mesuggah/Hemlock concert tickets! Music Today is currently recruiting web-savvy, motivated, dedicated fans of Ministry to...
Posted by Ministry on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:26:00 PST

Ministry C U LaTouR Ticket Pre-Sales And VIP Packages

MINISTRY pre-sale tickets are now available for their final tour, "C U La TouR", with Special Guests Meshuggah and opening act Hemlock. Exclusive pre-sales are being offered through Music Today&n...
Posted by Ministry on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:19:00 PST

Ministry Announces C U LaTouR

MINISTRY announces their final world tour, "C U LaTouR", with Special Guests Meshuggah and opening act Hemlock. Ministry kicks off the North American leg of "C U LaTouR" in Vancouver on March 28, 2008...
Posted by Ministry on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:58:00 PST

Remembering Paul Raven

"I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder, emptier place. Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate ...
Posted by Ministry on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:27:00 PST

Paul Raven - Rest In Peace 1961 - 2007

Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French reco...
Posted by Ministry on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:18:00 PST