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Ministry
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- Chicago, Illinois (later in El Paso, Texas)
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1981
- Genre:
- New Wave (early), Industrial/Electronic (mid), Industrial Rock/Metal (later)
- Lyrical themes:
- Love (early); Politics, Drugs, Religion (later)
- Current label:
- AFM Records
- Years active:
- 1981-2008, 2011-present
| Current | |
| Al Jourgensen | Vocals, Guitars, Programming, Keyboards (1981-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Special Affect, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Acid Horse, ex-Lard, ex-Pailhead, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Tommy Victor | Guitars, Bass (2005-2008), Vocals (backing) (2007), Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Danzig, Prong, ex-Tapeworm | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Asesino, Prong, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy (live), Attika 7, ex-Agony, ex-Dia de Los Muertos, ex-Possessed, ex-Divine Heresy (live), ex-Attika, ex-Static-X | |
| Aaron Rossi | Drums (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Prong | |
| John Bechdel | Keyboards (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Ascension of the Watchers, ex-Prong, ex-Fear Factory (live), ex-Murder, Inc., ex-Killing Joke (live) | |
| Past | |
| Lamont Welton | Bass (1981) |
| Marty Sorenson | Bass (1981-1983) |
| Stephen George | Drums (1981-1984) |
| Paul Taylor | Keyboards (1981) |
| See also: ex-Titanium Black | |
| John Davis | Keyboards (1981-1983) |
| Brad Hallen | Bass (1982-1986) |
| Mark Pothier | Keyboards (1982-1983) |
| Robert Roberts | Keyboards (1982-1983) |
| Walter Turbitt | Guitars (1983) |
| Doug Chamberlin | Keyboards (1983-1984) |
| Patty Marsh | Keyboards, Vocals (1983-1986) |
| Paul Barker | Bass, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals (1986-2003) |
| See also: Lead Into Gold, U.S.S.A, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Bill Rieflin | Drums, Programming (1986-1995) |
| See also: Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3, The Humans, The Minus 5, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Acid Horse, ex-KMFDM, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Swans, ex-Sweet 75, ex-Ten Seconds, ex-The Blackouts, ex-The Telepaths, ex-The Tupperwares, ex-R.E.M. (live) | |
| Jeff Ward | Drums (1988) |
| (R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Hammeron, ex-Lard, ex-Nine Inch Nails | |
| Chris Connelly | Keyboards, Vocals (1988-1993) |
| See also: Chris Connelly, The High Confessions, ex-Acid Horse, ex-Chris Connelly and The Bells, ex-Everyoned, ex-Finitribe, ex-Murder, Inc., ex-Pigface, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-The Damage Manual, ex-The Love Interest | |
| Mike Scaccia | Guitars (1989-1996, 2002-2007, 2011-2012), Bass (2004) |
| (R.I.P. 2012) See also: ex-Blohole, ex-Rigor Mortis, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Spectrum (USA) | |
| William Tucker (R.I.P. 1999) | Guitars (1990) |
| Michael Balch | Keyboards, Programming (1991-1993) |
| Louis Svitek | Guitars (1992-2003) |
| See also: ex-Lost Cause, ex-Mayhem Inc., ex-MindFunk, ex-M.O.D., ex-Zoetrope, ex-The Infamous | |
| Howie Beno | Programming (1992) |
| Gibby Haynes | Vocals (1992) |
| See also: Butthole Surfers | |
| Rey Washam | Drums, Percussion, Programming (1995-1999, 2003) |
| See also: ex-Scratch Acid, ex-Tad | |
| Zlatko Hukic | Guitars (1996-1999) |
| Max Brody | Drums, Percussion, Programming, Saxophone (2003-2004) |
| Adam Grossman | Guitars (2003) |
| See also: Skrew, ex-Angkor Wat | |
| Kol Marshall | Keyboards (2003-2004) |
| See also: ex-King Diamond | |
| Eddy Garcia | Bass (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Pissing Razors | |
| John Monte | Bass (2004) |
| See also: ex-Chemical Waste, The Spyderz, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-MindFunk, ex-Dragpipe, ex-Handful Of Dust, ex-Human Waste Project | |
| Bryan Kehoe | Guitars (2004) |
| Rick Valles | Guitars (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Pissing Razors | |
| Paul Vincent Raven | Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, Programming, Vocals (2006-2007) |
| (R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-Godflesh, ex-Prong, ex-Killing Joke, ex-Mob Research, ex-Murder Inc., ex-Pigface, ex-Smartyr, ex-Zilch | |
| Joey Jordison | Drums (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Modifidious, Murderdolls, Slipknot, ex-Metallica (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Anal Blast, ex-Hellpig, ex-Korn, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Rob Zombie (live) | |
| Sinhue Quirin | Guitars, Bass (2007-2008) |
| See also: ex-Tactics, American Head Charge, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Burton C. Bell | Vocals (lead) (2007-2008) |
| See also: Ascension of the Watchers, Fear Factory, City of Fire, ex-Geezer | |
| Jimmy DeGrasso | Drums (2008) |
| See also: F5, ex-MD.45, Black Star Riders, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Megadeth, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Alice Cooper, ex-David Lee Roth, ex-Fiona, ex-Mama's Boys, ex-O'2L, ex-Talas, ex-White Lion, ex-Y & T, ex-Ronnie Montrose (live), ex-Stone Sour (live) | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Casey Orr | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: Warbeast (live), ex-Blohole, ex-Rigor Mortis, ex-X-Cops, ex-Gwar, ex-Warlock, ex-Texas Metal Alliance (live), ex-Burden Brothers, ex-REO Speedealer, ex-The Hellions | |
| Sinhue Quirin | Guitars (2012-present) |
| See also: ex-Tactics, American Head Charge, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Roland Barker | Keyboards, Saxophone (1986, 1992-1993) |
| Nivek Ogre | Keyboards, Vocals, Guitars (1988-1990) |
| See also: OhGr, Skinny Puppy, ex-Pigface, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Rx, ex-KMFDM (live) | |
| Martin Aktins | Drums (1989-1990) |
| Terry "Tezz" Roberts | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Broken Bones, ex-Discharge, ex-Agnostic Front, ex-Battalion of Saints, ex-Lard, ex-Murphy's Law, ex-U.K Subs | |
| Jello Biafra | Vocals (1990) |
| See also: Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, ex-Brujeria, ex-Melvins, ex-Dead Kennedys, ex-Lard, ex-The No WTO Combo | |
| Joe Kelly | Vocals (1990) |
| Duane Buford | Keyboards (1995-1999) |
| Darrell James | Keyboards (2003, 2004) |
| John Monte | Bass (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Chemical Waste, The Spyderz, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-MindFunk, ex-Dragpipe, ex-Handful Of Dust, ex-Human Waste Project | |
| Al Jourgensen | Vocals, Guitars, Programming, Keyboards (1981-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Special Affect, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Acid Horse, ex-Lard, ex-Pailhead, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Tommy Victor | Guitars, Bass (2005-2008), Vocals (backing) (2007), Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Danzig, Prong, ex-Tapeworm | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Asesino, Prong, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy (live), Attika 7, ex-Agony, ex-Dia de Los Muertos, ex-Possessed, ex-Divine Heresy (live), ex-Attika, ex-Static-X | |
| Aaron Rossi | Drums (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Prong | |
| John Bechdel | Keyboards (2007-2008, 2011-present) |
| See also: Ascension of the Watchers, ex-Prong, ex-Fear Factory (live), ex-Murder, Inc., ex-Killing Joke (live) | |
| Lamont Welton | Bass (1981) |
| Marty Sorenson | Bass (1981-1983) |
| Stephen George | Drums (1981-1984) |
| Paul Taylor | Keyboards (1981) |
| See also: ex-Titanium Black | |
| John Davis | Keyboards (1981-1983) |
| Brad Hallen | Bass (1982-1986) |
| Mark Pothier | Keyboards (1982-1983) |
| Robert Roberts | Keyboards (1982-1983) |
| Walter Turbitt | Guitars (1983) |
| Doug Chamberlin | Keyboards (1983-1984) |
| Patty Marsh | Keyboards, Vocals (1983-1986) |
| Paul Barker | Bass, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals (1986-2003) |
| See also: Lead Into Gold, U.S.S.A, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Bill Rieflin | Drums, Programming (1986-1995) |
| See also: Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3, The Humans, The Minus 5, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Acid Horse, ex-KMFDM, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Swans, ex-Sweet 75, ex-Ten Seconds, ex-The Blackouts, ex-The Telepaths, ex-The Tupperwares, ex-R.E.M. (live) | |
| Jeff Ward | Drums (1988) |
| (R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Hammeron, ex-Lard, ex-Nine Inch Nails | |
| Chris Connelly | Keyboards, Vocals (1988-1993) |
| See also: Chris Connelly, The High Confessions, ex-Acid Horse, ex-Chris Connelly and The Bells, ex-Everyoned, ex-Finitribe, ex-Murder, Inc., ex-Pigface, ex-PTP, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-The Damage Manual, ex-The Love Interest | |
| Mike Scaccia | Guitars (1989-1996, 2002-2007, 2011-2012), Bass (2004) |
| (R.I.P. 2012) See also: ex-Blohole, ex-Rigor Mortis, ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Spectrum (USA) | |
| William Tucker (R.I.P. 1999) | Guitars (1990) |
| Michael Balch | Keyboards, Programming (1991-1993) |
| Louis Svitek | Guitars (1992-2003) |
| See also: ex-Lost Cause, ex-Mayhem Inc., ex-MindFunk, ex-M.O.D., ex-Zoetrope, ex-The Infamous | |
| Howie Beno | Programming (1992) |
| Gibby Haynes | Vocals (1992) |
| See also: Butthole Surfers | |
| Rey Washam | Drums, Percussion, Programming (1995-1999, 2003) |
| See also: ex-Scratch Acid, ex-Tad | |
| Zlatko Hukic | Guitars (1996-1999) |
| Max Brody | Drums, Percussion, Programming, Saxophone (2003-2004) |
| Adam Grossman | Guitars (2003) |
| See also: Skrew, ex-Angkor Wat | |
| Kol Marshall | Keyboards (2003-2004) |
| See also: ex-King Diamond | |
| Eddy Garcia | Bass (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Pissing Razors | |
| John Monte | Bass (2004) |
| See also: ex-Chemical Waste, The Spyderz, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-MindFunk, ex-Dragpipe, ex-Handful Of Dust, ex-Human Waste Project | |
| Bryan Kehoe | Guitars (2004) |
| Rick Valles | Guitars (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Pissing Razors | |
| Paul Vincent Raven | Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, Programming, Vocals (2006-2007) |
| (R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-Godflesh, ex-Prong, ex-Killing Joke, ex-Mob Research, ex-Murder Inc., ex-Pigface, ex-Smartyr, ex-Zilch | |
| Joey Jordison | Drums (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Modifidious, Murderdolls, Slipknot, ex-Metallica (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Anal Blast, ex-Hellpig, ex-Korn, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Rob Zombie (live) | |
| Sinhue Quirin | Guitars, Bass (2007-2008) |
| See also: ex-Tactics, American Head Charge, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Burton C. Bell | Vocals (lead) (2007-2008) |
| See also: Ascension of the Watchers, Fear Factory, City of Fire, ex-Geezer | |
| Jimmy DeGrasso | Drums (2008) |
| See also: F5, ex-MD.45, Black Star Riders, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Megadeth, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Alice Cooper, ex-David Lee Roth, ex-Fiona, ex-Mama's Boys, ex-O'2L, ex-Talas, ex-White Lion, ex-Y & T, ex-Ronnie Montrose (live), ex-Stone Sour (live) | |
| Current | |
| Casey Orr | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: Warbeast (live), ex-Blohole, ex-Rigor Mortis, ex-X-Cops, ex-Gwar, ex-Warlock, ex-Texas Metal Alliance (live), ex-Burden Brothers, ex-REO Speedealer, ex-The Hellions | |
| Sinhue Quirin | Guitars (2012-present) |
| See also: ex-Tactics, American Head Charge, ex-Revolting Cocks | |
| Past | |
| Roland Barker | Keyboards, Saxophone (1986, 1992-1993) |
| Nivek Ogre | Keyboards, Vocals, Guitars (1988-1990) |
| See also: OhGr, Skinny Puppy, ex-Pigface, ex-Revolting Cocks, ex-Rx, ex-KMFDM (live) | |
| Martin Aktins | Drums (1989-1990) |
| Terry "Tezz" Roberts | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Broken Bones, ex-Discharge, ex-Agnostic Front, ex-Battalion of Saints, ex-Lard, ex-Murphy's Law, ex-U.K Subs | |
| Jello Biafra | Vocals (1990) |
| See also: Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, ex-Brujeria, ex-Melvins, ex-Dead Kennedys, ex-Lard, ex-The No WTO Combo | |
| Joe Kelly | Vocals (1990) |
| Duane Buford | Keyboards (1995-1999) |
| Darrell James | Keyboards (2003, 2004) |
| John Monte | Bass (2004-2005) |
| See also: ex-Chemical Waste, The Spyderz, ex-M.O.D., ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-MindFunk, ex-Dragpipe, ex-Handful Of Dust, ex-Human Waste Project | |
| Added by: chaossphere | Modified by: Antioch |
| Added on: 2006-03-07 18:20:37 | Last modified on: 2013-03-23 21:04:45 |
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Ministry have been regarded as one of the pioneers of the industrial rock/metal genre along with others like Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, Godflesh, Pitchshifter, Nine Inch Nails and Tackhead who all had a more "extreme" approach ...