Ministry's Final Album Drops: Al Jourgensen Says 'I'm Done'

Ministry is releasing their 17th and final album, titled "Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery)," on October 30 via Cleopatra Records. This release marks the culmination of a career that began in Chicago in 1981.

Frontman Al Jourgensen expressed his contentment with the band's end, stating, "I'm completely at peace with the fact that it's done." He humorously added his intention to "herd goats."

The album features a final collaboration with legacy member Paul Barker on the track "We're Still Here." It includes current bandmates, with contributions from guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D'Amour, sampler/synth player John Bechdel, and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery) will be available in multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, cassettes, and digital. Various vinyl variants and box sets are also planned.

Ministry has announced an international farewell tour scheduled for 2027. The "Goodbye Europe Tour" kicks off on April 2, 2027, in Utrecht, Netherlands, with special guests Die Krupps. This will be followed by a U.S. tour, with dates to be announced.

Fans attending the European dates can expect exclusive meet-and-greets with Jourgensen. Prior to the global farewell, Ministry has scheduled a few final U.S. tour dates for 2026, including shows in Chicago and Colorado, and festival appearances.

Founded in Chicago, Ministry is recognized as a pioneering force in industrial music, with 17 studio albums, eight live releases, eight side projects, and two documentaries to their name.