Industrial music pioneers Ministry are preparing to release their final studio album, titled Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), according to a press statement released by Al Jourgensen. Jourgensen announced his retirement from the project, stating that he is at peace with ending the band’s run and plans to raise goats.
Al Jourgensen Announces Retirement and Final Ministry Album
The upcoming record features the newly released single “Burned Out.” According to the band’s announcements, the final studio album also includes a collaboration with former Ministry member Paul Barker, who contributed to the track “We’re Still Here.” Jourgensen founded Ministry in Chicago in 1981, guiding the group through sixteen studio albums that shaped the industrial genre.
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From Synthpop Beginnings to Industrial Heavyweights
In his retirement statement, Jourgensen specifically highlighted the band’s 1983 debut album, With Sympathy, noting the vast distance between that early synthpop collection and the harsh industrial sound the band later pioneered. That initial pop-leaning direction shifted dramatically with subsequent releases.
The group hardened its sound on 1988’s The Land of Rape and Honey and 1989’s The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste. Those records paved the way for the band’s major commercial and critical breakthrough in 1992 with Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs, which yielded the widely recognized single “Jesus Built My Hotrod.”
Grammy Nominations and Recorded Legacy
Over four decades of recording and touring, Ministry built a substantial catalog comprising sixteen studio albums, eight live albums, and thirty singles. According to industry records, the band earned six Grammy nominations during this span, though they never secured a win.
The founder stated in his press announcement that he is at peace with closing the book on the project to focus on raising goats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title of Ministry’s final album?
Ministry’s final studio album is titled Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery), according to Al Jourgensen’s press statement.
Who founded Ministry and when?
Al Jourgensen founded Ministry in Chicago in 1981.
Did former members contribute to the final album?
Yes, former member Paul Barker collaborated on the track “We’re Still Here” for the final record.
How many Grammy nominations did Ministry receive?
Ministry received six Grammy nominations throughout their career.
What are your favorite Ministry tracks?
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