Founded in Chicago in 1981 by Al Jourgensen, Ministry stands as one of the most radical pioneers of the American industrial scene. Initially rooted in new wave and synthpop, the band soon dove into a brutal fusion of metal, electronics, punk, and political sampling. With albums like The Land of Rape and Honey (1988) and The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste (1989), Ministry redefined industrial metal, reaching full power with the cult release Psalm 69 (1992), featuring the anthems N.W.O. and Just One Fix.

Known for its fierce opposition to institutions, religion, and American politics, the band evolved into a live war machine led by the provocative and iconoclastic Al Jourgensen. Ministry is now recognized as a major influence on both industrial and extreme metal scenes.

On MusikMachine, you’ll find a stylish metal pendant inspired by the band’s dark and tortured universe — a bold accessory for fans of industrial metal and transgressive aesthetics ⚙️☠️

Dive into the Metal section alongside other icons of industrial and alternative metal such as Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie.