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Pioneering industrial band Ministry is done. Take it from founder Al Jourgensen: ‘It’s time to go’
Headline from WHEC Rochester
Ministry, the pioneering industrial rock band that paved the way for acts like Nine Inch Nails, is calling it quits after 45 years. Founder Al Jourgensen confirms the band is done after releasing their 17th album, “Hate To Go — Take Out Or Delivery,” on Oct. 30. A farewell tour will follow.
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Ministry, the pioneering industrial rock band that paved the way for acts like Nine Inch Nails, is calling it quits after 45 years. Founder Al Jourgensen confirms the band is done after releasing their 17th album, “Hate To Go — Take Out Or Delivery,” on Oct. 30. A farewell tour will follow.
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