Ministry, formed in 1981 by Al Jourgensen in Chicago, began as a synth-pop outfit before pioneering the industrial metal genre. Their evolution is marked by seminal albums like *The Land of Rape and Honey* (1988) and *Psalm 69* (1992), blending aggressive guitar riffs with electronic elements. Over the years, Ministry has released 16 studio albums, including *Moral Hygiene* (2021) and *Hopiumforthemasses* (2024). The band's dynamic sound has influenced acts like Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. With six Grammy nominations and performances at major festivals, Ministry remains a formidable force in industrial metal. ([ministryband.com](https://ministryband.com/bio?utm_source=openai))