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Ministry Announces Final Album and Farewell European Tour
7/25/2026, 1:43:52 PM
Core Event – Final Album and Tour Announcement
Industrial-metal pioneers Ministry have confirmed that their 17th studio album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), will be their last release. The record is slated for release on October 30 and will be supported by a “Goodbye Europe” farewell tour that begins on April 2, 2027 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The tour will travel through more than twenty European cities and will feature German industrial act Die Krupps as a special guest.
Background & Context – A Career Defined by Provocative Politics
Founded in Chicago in 1981 by frontman Al Jourgensen, Ministry has been credited as a seminal force in industrial music. Over four decades the band has issued 17 studio albums, eight live releases, numerous side projects, and two documentaries. Their work is known for scathing commentary on government corruption, global conflicts and corporate greed—a theme that continues with the new single “Burned Out,” which references the Epstein files, the United States’ “shredded constitution,” ICE, the genocide in Gaza, and humanitarian crises in Sudan, Yemen, Iran, Haiti, and Venezuela.
Timeline
- October 30 – Planned release date for *Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)* (deadline).
- April 2, 2027 – Kick-off of the Goodbye Europe tour in Utrecht, Netherlands (scheduled).
- April 3–May 1, 2027 – Consecutive European dates announced, including stops in Saarbrücken (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Manchester (UK), Dublin (Ireland), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Lausanne (Switzerland), Munich (Germany), Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czech Republic), Warsaw (Poland), Berlin (Germany), Hamburg (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Stockholm (Sweden), and Helsinki (Finland).
Data & Statistics
- Album count: 17th studio album, billed as the final release.
- Collaborations: The closing track “We’re Still Here” features a final collaboration with longtime songwriting partner Paul Barker, a legacy member of Ministry.
- Band lineup on the album: Jourgensen is joined by guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’ Amour, sampler/synth player John Bechdel, and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.
- Tour scope: More than twenty European venues have been scheduled, each offering exclusive meet-and-greet packages that include a photo opportunity, souvenir laminate pass, silk-screen poster, and a commemorative tour coin.
Official Statements & Responses
He concluded the statement with the remark that it is “time to herd goats.” The release also highlighted the political urgency of the new single “Burned Out,” describing it as a “topical, politically charged” track directed by Joshua Bradford.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Two sources differ on the record label handling the album’s release. One outlet lists the label as Cleopatra Records, while another cites Clepoatra. No additional clarification has been provided. Details about the exact U.S. tour dates for 2026 are mentioned only in general terms, with venues such as Chicago’s Salt Shed and Red Rocks in Colorado noted but without specific dates or locations.
What’s Next – Upcoming Release and Tour Rollout
The album will become available in multiple formats—including vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital—once it drops on October 30. Following the European leg, Ministry plans a full North American farewell tour, with precise dates and venues to be announced later. Fans can anticipate further announcements regarding meet-and-greet opportunities and limited-edition merchandise tied to the farewell tour.
