Ministry

Ministry are done. Done. Sayonara. Finito. Call it what you will — the end is here. But before Al Jourgensen puts the project to rest for good, the uncompromising frontman still has a few final words about the state of the world, those in power and where we should go from here.

It all culminates with Ministry’s farewell album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), due for release on 30 October. The first taste is the single “Burned Out”, released alongside a music video. On Wednesday 28 April 2027, they take to the stage at Rockefeller for the very last time.

Since forming in 1981, Ministry and Jourgensen have been among the leading pioneers of the industrial genre. Their career includes 17 studio albums, eight live releases, eight side projects, extensive touring across five continents, an autobiography, two documentaries, no fewer than three “final goodbyes” — and a huge, loyal fanbase.

Jourgensen says this about his decision to call it a day:

“I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done. It’s time to herd goats.”

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will be Ministry’s 17th and final album, and also features one last reunion with longtime member Paul Barker on the closing track “We’re Still Here”. The album also features contributions from the current Ministry lineup: guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’Amour, sampler and synth player John Bechdel, and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

Ticket: NOK 465 + booking fee.

18+ age limit. Valid ID required. No guardian scheme. Valid ID means a physical national ID card, passport, physical driver’s licence or bank card with a photo. Digital ID (digital driver’s licence or BankID) and photos of ID are not accepted.

The event has standing room.

Doors open at 19:00. The event starts approximately one hour after doors open. Please arrive well before the event starts, as queues may form.

Venue: Rockefeller, Mariboes gate 5B, 0183 Oslo