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MINISTRY IN CONCERT:
Legendary industrial metal outfit Ministry has been shaking fans to the core with their bone-crushing live shows for more than three decades, and their upcoming tour dates may be the final chance to see them in action. Longtime Ministry guitarist Mike Scaccia died of a heart attack in 2012, prompting frontmanĀ Al Jourgensen to declare that the band's 2013 album From Beer to Eternity and accompanying tour would be their last. It's a bittersweet moment for fans -- they get to see the Jourgensen and company let it all hang out on their historic farewell tour dates, but it's also the end of an era. The bland plans to honor their legacy and Scaccia's life by doing what they do best -- delivering ferocious, decibel-shattering performances packed with industrial metal classics like "Stigmata" and "Jesus Built My Hotrod".
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Ministry formed in Chicago in 1981 and spent the better half of the decade turning out dark synthpop that earned them a huge underground following. By the mid-'80s the band had reached the peak of their early incarnation with albums like Twitch (1985) and The Land of Rape and Honey (1988) -- two cult classics still heard in alternative dance clubs. Towards the end of the '80s frontman Al Jourgensen was incorporating increasingly aggressive elements into the band's music including jackhammers andĀ heavily distorted guitar, and by the early '90s Ministry's sound had evolved into full-fledged industrial metal. The band's 1991 album Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs marked a high point, topping Billboard's Heatseekers chart and receiving heavy MTV airplay with the single "Jesus Built My Hotrod". Since then the band has remained an industrial metal powerhouse, releasing eight hard-hitting albums including 2013's From Beer to Eternity -- their final release as Ministry. On their farewell tour dates in support of the album, the band will slay ticket buyers to career-spanning sets celebrating more than three decades of genre-defining music.
Fantastic venue at Harrah's Casino in Cherokee NC. FLA and Gary Numan, the opening acts were excellent and Ministry was better than ever! New and old songs on their setlist. Highly recommend!
The venue was perfect, not too big not too small. The crowd was great too. Ministry rocked and sounded amazing š¤š»
Ministry was great! All the bands were. So glad I made it out.
THEY ALWAYS PUT ON A GREAT SHOW AND ALL THREE ACTS ARE GREAT PERFORMANCES
The recent show with Ministry, Gary numan and front line assembly was absolutely fantastic. Super professional and tight sets. Wasnāt familiar with FLA and they killed it. Ministry were damn loud so wear earplugs if that bothers you haha
Frontline Assembly and Gary Numan killed it, so shocking that Al and Ministry could bring it up so much more! Seasoned performers, charisma for days. Fun, fun, fun.
First time at Aragon Ballroom, and was extremely impressed with the beautiful decor and incredible sound. Would definitely recommend.
Gary Numan was my favorite of the 3 bands. Ministry was a bit too thrashy - like their older stuff
Hey ALL! I was there, and it was an outstanding time! No Major Tustles, no Fencing, Uncle Al was on his BEST! I hope you were one of the Outstanding Fun Folks in the Crowd! Let's hope Al Keeps Ministry together for another round!
Such an amazing show. I am a huge FLA fan! Wish the would've played more but always a pleasure to see them when they are in Chicago. 1st time seeing Gary Numan & I must say... He rocked! Great band with great stage presence & sound. Last but not least... Ministry! From the bottom of my heart... Thank you Uncle AL! You guys killed it! & I caught a drumstick!!! Thank you... Bill & co... Gary & co... AL & co... For 1 of my all time favorite shows! š¤
FLA, GaryNuman, and Ministry are the ultimate professionals. Every show was fierce and engaging. The Aragon provided a sublime environment for apex industrial madness. It was a night of strange and beautiful magic. Thanks to all the bands and the venue. Still feeling the buzz days later.
What a freaking show. I love Ministry!! They performed all my favorites and were great as always. This is the third time I've seen them. Denver back in the 90's, Nashville at the famous Ryman, and now at the famous Aragon in Chicago. They never disappoint!!
Ministry was tight, maybe the best theyāve ever sounded and a killer set list!!!
Ticketmaster made purchasing very easy. Happy to have the onl8ne service available.
Ministry did not disappoint. The played a great set (minus no So What) The new CD is awesome I truly enjoyed hearing four of the new songs, especially New Religion and Aryan Embarrassment! I already got to hear GD White Trash last summer when they toured w/ Rob Zombie! It was greeat to see them headline. :) . . It was also the first time at The Sylvee---a very nice venue.....of course alcohol is wayyy too expensive. Overall, a wonderful experience and time. While I liked Gary Numan--Cars is still an epic song, Ministry stole the show!!
Ministry was worth the wait! I never got to see them in all my years of concert going. The show was a perfectly curated Techno Industrial dream with Frontline Assembly and Gary Numan starting off the show. All of the groups played a great selection of songs from their emence catalogs as well as newer material. Don't go late just for Ministry, you will be doing yourself a disservice! Merch prices were on the high end, but rare and unique items were on sale! The Slyvee Theater was beautiful and I will be back! I suggest booking rooms nearby at Hotel Indigo for the complete package in Madison!!
Front Line Assembly, Gary Numan, and Ministry all exceeded expectations. The stage production and sound was phenomenal. A night I'll never forget!
It's been since the mid to late 90's since I saw Ministry. Their recent show in Madison was amazing. Band was tight, trippy visuals, damn fun show.
Killer show, killer venue! Everything was top notch!
This is my second time seeing them and they don't disappoint! What I couldn't do in my teen years I'm accomplishing in my 50s! Thank you for a memorable evening!
