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MINISTRY: Al Jourgensen 2018 Predictions: Geopolitical Upheaval, Stress

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 3, 2018
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For 2018, Al Jourgensen forecasts giant political upheaval and geopolitical stress which has been set up in 2017 by the “orange shitgibbon” himself. According to Jourgensen, 2016 and 2017 were similar to having a pus-filled boil or pimple on the country.

“We have to get 2017 and 2016 off of us,” he states, “and 2018 is going to be the popping of the pimple. It’s going to be a rough year, but it’s going to be a necessary year for the progression of the human race. The majority should rule the democracy and right now, the majority does not rule.”

Check out Uncle Al’s 2018 predictions here:

Also happening in 2018 will be MINISTRY‘s new album, “AmeriKKKant”, the psychedelic, politically influenced album rooted in Jourgensen’s unadulterated anger for what’s happening in America today. (March 9, Nuclear Blast Records). You can pre-order the album here: http://nblast.de/MinistryAmeriKKKant

Missed the previous trailer? #1 – Al Jourgensen deconstructs the song ‘Antifa’:

To support the release of “AmeriKKKant”, MINISTRY will headline a five-week North American tour that kicks off March 22 with the enigmatic Chelsea Wolfe supporting. Confirmed tour dates are as follows:

22.03. USA Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
23.03. USA Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre
24.03. USA Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
26.03. USA Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
28.03. USA Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
29.03. CDN Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
31.03. CDN Edmonton, AB – Union Hall

01.04. CDN Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
03.04. USA Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
05.04. USA Lincoln, NE – Boubon Theatre
07.04. USA Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre,
08.04. USA Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
10.04. USA Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
11.04. USA Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
12.04. USA Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
14.04. CDN Toronto, ON – Opera House
15.04. CDN Montreal, QC – MTelus
17.04. USA Boston, MA – Royale
18.04. USA Portland, ME – Aura
19.04. USA Huntington, NY – Paramount Theatre
21.04. USA Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
22.04. USA Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
23.04. USA Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
25.04. USA Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
26.04. USA Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
28.04. USA Austin, TX – Levitation Festival

Or see the band in Europe on the following festivals:
11. – 14.07. E Vivero – Resurrection Fest
08. – 11.08. CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault
10. – 12.08. B Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
11./12.08. D Hildesheim – M’era Luna

For decades, the powerhouse of psychotic sound that is MINISTRY has overcome millions with releases such as Filth Pig, The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste, Psalm 69, From Beer To Eternity, and a flood of others. Since the 80s, founder Al Jourgensen, has been combining elements of synth pop, punk, metal and even dub in a way that is instantly recognizable and has influenced many other bands.

With timeless classics such as ‘Just One Fix,’ ‘Thieves,’ and ‘Jesus Built My Hotrod,’ MINISTRY are one of a kind musical pioneers.

With six Grammy nominations to date, over 3 million records sold, more than 2,000 live performances, and movie soundtrack work on Hurt Locker, Artificial Intelligence, Matrix, Robo Cop and SAW, MINISTRY has been contributing to the music industry for over three decades.

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MINISTRY Announce New Album “AmeriKKKant”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 11, 2017
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“It’s like the Nazis back in ‘39
Like the Romans on the verge of decline
Like the Russians back in ‘68
How is this supposed to make American great?
— ‘AmeriKKKant’

American industrial juggernaut MINISTRY, announces its new album “AmeriKKKant”, the band’s first release for Nuclear Blast Records (worldwide), due out March 9, 2018. In addition, the band’s Al Jourgensen is proud to release the album’s first single/ official music video, ‘Antifa,’ that stands up to the political chaos that is currently going on in America and can be checked out here:

Get the new single here: http://nblast.de/MinistryAntifa

“This album, »AmeriKKKant«,” said Jourgensen, “will provide FEMA-type relief for the devastation ‘Hurricane Cheeto’ has brought upon us.”

Produced by Al Jourgensen, recorded at Caribou Studios in Burbank, CA between January and May this year, and with striking artwork created by Mister Sam Shearon, the psychedelic, politically influenced and very much in-your-face »AmeriKKKant«’s nine tracks are rooted in Jourgensen’s unadulterated anger for what’s happening in America today; the waning respect for the U.S. Constitution, the growing acceptance of one’s opinions replacing facts, the decline of our leaders’ sense of morals, ethics and personal responsibility to the country and to their constituents, and the mad man in the White House. The »AmeriKKKant« track listing is below; you can pre-order your physical or digital copy today via Nuclear Blast:

http://nblast.de/MinistryAmeriKKKant

»AmeriKKKant« track listing:
1. I Know Words
2. Twilight Zone
3. Victims of a Clown
4. TV5/4Chan
5. We’re Tired of It
6. Wargasm
7. Antifa
8. Game Over
9. AmeriKKKa

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To support the release of »AmeriKKKant«, MINISTRY will headline a five-week North American tour that kicks off March 22 with the enigmatic Chelsea Wolfe supporting. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 15 at 10:00AM (local); for all ticket purchasing info, go to
http://www.ministryband.com/shows
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:

22.03. USA Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
23.03. USA Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre
24.03. USA Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
26.03. USA Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
28.03. USA Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
29.03. CDN Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
31.03. CDN Edmonton, AB – Union Hall

01.04. CDN Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
03.04. USA Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
05.04. USA Lincoln, NE – Boubon Theatre
07.04. USA Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre,
08.04. USA Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
10.04. USA Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
11.04. USA Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
12.04. USA Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
14.04. CDN Toronto, ON – Opera House
15.04. CDN Montreal, QC – MTelus
17.04. USA Boston, MA – Royale
18.04. USA Portland, ME – Aura
19.04. USA Huntington, NY – Paramount Theatre
21.04. USA Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
22.04. USA Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
23.04. USA Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
25.04. USA Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
26.04. USA Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
28.04. USA Austin, TX – Levitation Festival

Or see the band in Europe on the following festivals:
11. – 14.07. E Vivero – Resurrection Fest
08. – 11.08. CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault
10. – 12.08. B Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
11./12.08. D Hildesheim – M’era Luna

MINISTRY Sign To Nuclear Blast, New Album “AmeriKKKant” Out In 2018

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 27, 2017
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Groundbreaking industrial-metal pioneers, MINISTRY, have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band recently wrapped up recording their new album “AmeriKKKant”, which is tentatively scheduled for release the first quarter of 2018. More details to be announced shortly.

“This album, »AmeriKKKant«,” stated mastermind Al Jourgensen. “Will provide FEMA type relief for the devastation ‘Hurricane Cheeto’ has brought upon us”

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For decades, the powerhouse of psychotic sound that is MINISTRY has overcome millions with releases such as »Filth Pig«, »The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste«, »Psalm 69«, »From Beer To Eternity«, and a flood of others. Since the 80s, founder Al Jourgensen, has been combining elements of synth pop, punk, metal and even dub in a way that is instantly recognizable and has influenced many other bands.

With timeless classics such as ‘Just One Fix’, ‘Thieves‘, and ‘Jesus Built My Hotrod,‘ MINISTRY are one of a kind musical pioneers.

With six Grammy nominations to date, over 3 million records sold, more than 2,000 live performances, and movie soundtrack work on Hurt Locker, Artificial Intelligence, Matrix, Robo Cop and Saw, MINISTRY has been contributing to the music industry for over three decades.

SURGICAL METH MACHINE Releases Lyric Video For Classic DEVO Song “Gates Of Steel”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 28, 2016
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MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen‘s new project, SURGICAL METH MACHINE, recently released their debut album via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released a lyric video for their rendition of the DEVO classic “Gates Of Steel” below.

SURGICAL METH MACHINE was recorded primarily at Jourgensen’s home studio in Burbank, California with his longtime engineer Sam D’Ambruoso.

 

SURGICAL METH MACHINE Releases Lyric Video For “Rich People Problems”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 20, 2016
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MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen‘s new project, SURGICAL METH MACHINE, recently unleashed its debut album via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released a lyric video for the song ‘Rich People Problems’, here:

SURGICAL METH MACHINE was recorded primarily at Jourgensen’s home studio in Burbank, California with his longtime engineer Sam D’Ambruoso.

In an October 2015 interview with In The Loop magazine, Jourgensen stated about how the idea for SURGICAL METH MACHINE came about: “You know, [guitarist] Mikey [Scaccia] died a couple of years ago, from MINISTRY, and I just figured, like, nah, it’s time to quit. I don’t want to have John Bonham’s kid playing drums for us and having replacement parts forever; that’s just not my scene. So I just figured, ‘All right, let’s stop this. Let’s do some other stuff.’ And not only that. I found that it was really unburdensome to not have the MINISTRY moniker or expectations and just do something like whatever the fuck we want. I mean, the band’s name is SURGICAL METH MACHINE. It’s not like we’re gonna be on Top 40 radio and on ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol’. [Laughs]”

He continued: “I understand it’s not a real commercial project for us, it’s not gonna put bank in my wallet, but it was a lot of fun to do, in that sense — of just not having the constraints of the expectations of what you’ve done for twenty years. So this is… It’s kind of new stuff. It’s pretty cool. It sounds like kind of MINISTRY, but it’s a different level. It’s like I literally just put my foot on the gas pedal for this record.”

 

Al Jourgensen’s SURGICAL METH MACHINE: New Song “I Don’t Wanna” Premieres

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 9, 2016
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MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen‘s new project, SURGICAL METH MACHINE, recently inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records for their self-titled debut album. The record, which was recorded primarily at Jourgensen’s home studio in Burbank, California with his longtime engineer Sam D’Ambruoso, will be released on April 15 worldwide.

Recently Uncle Al, sat down with The Wall Street Journal (US), to discuss SURGICAL METH MACHINE, politics and more.  Check out the interview and listen to the brand new track “I Don’t Wanna” via The Wall Street Journal HERE.

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Watch the video of the Song ‘I’m Invisible’ here:

Pre-order “Surgical Meth Machine” here: http://nblast.de/SurgicalMethMachineNB

CD – Tracklist:
01. I’m Sensitive
02. Tragic Alert
03. I Want More
04. Rich People Problems
05. I Don’t Wanna
06. Smash And Grab
07. Unlistenable
08. Gates Of Steel
09. Spudnik
10. Just Go Home
11. Just Keep Going
12. I’m Invisible

LP – Tracklist:
Side A
01. I’m Sensitive
02. Tragic Alert
03. I Want More
04. Rich People Problems
05. I Don’t Wanna
06. Smash And Grab
Side B
01. Unlistenable
02. Gates Of Steel
03. Spudnik
04. Just Go Home
05. Just Keep Going
06. I’m Invisible

Checkt out the album trailers here:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/6R-AZkADwyM
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnd7FrPlra8
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC6APwvKskI
Part 4: https://youtu.be/wQv10VmwFtI
Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WNCXPqmbI

Listen to new track, ‘Tragic Alert’:

In an October 2015 interview with In The Loop magazine, Jourgensen stated about how the idea for SURGICAL METH MACHINE came about: “You know, [guitarist] Mikey [Scaccia] died a couple of years ago, from MINISTRY, and I just figured, like, nah, it’s time to quit. I don’t want to have John Bonham’s kid playing drums for us and having replacement parts forever; that’s just not my scene. So I just figured, ‘All right, let’s stop this. Let’s do some other stuff.’ And not only that. I found that it was really unburdensome to not have the MINISTRY moniker or expectations and just do something like whatever the fuck we want. I mean, the band’s name is SURGICAL METH MACHINE. It’s not like we’re gonna be on Top 40 radio and on ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol’. [Laughs]”

He continued: “I understand it’s not a real commercial project for us, it’s not gonna put bank in my wallet, but it was a lot of fun to do, in that sense — of just not having the constraints of the expectations of what you’ve done for twenty years. So this is… It’s kind of new stuff. It’s pretty cool. It sounds like kind of MINISTRY, but it’s a different level. It’s like I literally just put my foot on the gas pedal for this record.”

According to Jourgensen, the sound of SURGICAL METH MACHINE’s debut release leans heavily on the aggressive side, but fans can also expect to hear a few surprises. “There’s a couple of real poppy things on there, which brings me full circle, because, literally, I don’t give a fuck anymore,”he said. “So I’m actually almost acknowledging that first horrible pop record I did in 1983. I’m crooning on some songs, I’ve got some pop songs on there, and then there’s just brutal assault for the rest of it. It’s a very dichotomous record, but it’s me, and I’m acknowledging everything that’s been me through, like, the last 35 years. Let’s just throw my balls on the table and hope somebody doesn’t have a meat cleaver running.”

More info:
http://www.aljourgensen.com
http://www.facebook.com/surgicalmethmachine
http://www.nuclearblast.de/surgicalmethmachine