Ministry

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

100

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critic Consensus

Based on 100 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Ministry is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Ministry concert reviews describe live shows and performances as thrashing, nostalgic, dynamic, intense, and emotional.

ON TOUR

Brookside at the Rose Bowl; Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, United States; Pasadena, United States (May 11; May 11); Isleta Amphitheater, Albuquerque, NM, United States (August 20); Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (August 24); Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN, United States (August 25); Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, United States (September 1); The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, United States (September 3);

FESTIVALS IN 2024

Aftershock Festival 2024

October 10 - 13, 2024

Cruel World Festival 2024

May 11, 2024

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Latest Release

HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES (March 1, 2024)

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Chicago, United States (1981 - present) (1981 – present)

Bio

Ministry was formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States in 1981 by Alain Jourgensen (born Oct. 8, 1958, Havana, Cuba), who had previously been in a new wave band called Special Affect (fronted by future My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult leader Frankie Nardiello, aka Groovie Mann).

Has Performed With

Revolting Cocks, Death Grips, Chelsea Wolfe, Carpenter Brut, Alien Weaponry, Melvins, Corrosion Of Conformity, Gary Numan, Alice Cooper, Filter, Rob Zombie, Front Line Assembly

Critic Concert Reviews

Dallas Observer (USA)

March 31, 2024

Ministry and Gary Numan brought the goths out to Deep Ellum on Saturday night.

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Houston Press (USA)

March 30, 2024

Ministry Finally Gives Houston Its One Fix

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V13 (Canada)

March 22, 2024

Ministry, Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly rolled into History in Toronto on St. Patrick’s Day Eve for a Saturday night on overdrive.

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

March 18, 2024

Ministry brought their electro-industrial circus to Toronto on Saturday. A sold out show at History is a testament to the enduring legacy the band has in the metal scene.

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