“Ministry’s Al Joursengen, the acclaimed pioneer of industrial music, doesn’t muck around, doesn’t sugar-coat, doesn’t pull punches. He’s highly opinionated, exceptionally well read and articulate on subjects ranging from politics to alien conspiracies to American history to his beloved Chicago Blackhawks/Bulls/White Sox/Bears.” Writes the band’s official website. Ministry is one of the most, if not THE most, iconic industrial band to ever walk this earth. Ministry has manufactured immense amounts of sound during its 30+ years of musical artistry. Initially coming into existence in 1981, Ministry was to be the lifetime passion project of front runner and founder Al Jourgensen.

“With a new line up, incredibly full sound, and some might say a return to the roots of Ministry, the band is prepared to release a record that is socially relevant and sonically effective. Fans can look forward to a hearty future for not just Ministry, but Surgical Meth Machine, and Revolting Cocks as well. There is simply too much insanity in this world for Jourgensen not to speak his mind and keep our senses alive with his vast array of decibels and visuals.” continues the band’s website.

This tour celebrated the push into the audible sound waves of AmeriKKKant, the latest album. Like all Ministry projects, this release is “an organic reflection of not just the band’s talent and sounds, but of the society in which we all live and breathe.”

The live set-up featured large projectors, a slew of stacked neon television screens, and other such props that set up the band’s stage playground. The set opened with songs off of the latest release, expression Jourgensen’s discontent with the state of the world today. About midway through their set, Al Jourgensen announced the next half of their set would be dedicated to older songs, causing the audience to roar in excitement! Each member of the band put their all into both days, never ceasing to take a break.

The evening concluded with two very special treats, the first being the addition of Chris Connelly performing “So What” with Al, and the second a very rare (and now legendary) performance. Joined on stage by Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Dan Cleary (Dark Matter), with additional help from Chris Connelly, the group performed an acoustic version of “Everyday is Halloween.” This was the perfect way to end the night and for the band, an exceptional way to end the tour in their hometown.

Set List [Both Nights]:

I Know Words (tape)

Twilight Zone

Victims of a Clown

TV5/4Chan (tape)

We’re Tired of It

Wargasm

Antifa

Game Over

AmeriKKKa

The Land of Rape and Honey

The Missing

CONCERT PHOTOS: SONATA ARCTICA, XANDRIA, DELAIN

Deity

Stigmata

Just One Fix

N.W.O.

Thieves

So What [featuring Chris Connelly]

–ENCORE–

(Everyday Is) Halloween [featuring Dave Navarro, Dan Cleary, and Chris Connelly]

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Set List [Both Nights]:

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