{"id":8908,"date":"2016-06-01T01:54:26","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T06:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=8908"},"modified":"2018-07-23T11:11:43","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T16:11:43","slug":"ministry-smm-live-las-vegas-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=8908","title":{"rendered":"ITLM OTR Series Presents : Ministry \/ SMM : Live in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

By James Currie<\/p>\n

Ok, so we’re deviating from the norm here with a new series we’re calling, In The Loop Magazine, On The Road<\/strong> (ITLM OTR). This is the debut feature for this great new addition. This is a where we go outside of the Chicago area and review a story about a Chicago artist on the road.<\/p>\n

Ministry<\/strong> and more specifically, Al Jourgensen<\/strong>, is the subject of our first new featurette.<\/p>\n

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

Al Jourgensen<\/strong> and Co. took the machine that is Ministry<\/strong> out on the road again for another one off show. This time in Sin City- Las Vegas. The\u00a0perfect setting for such a deboucherous band. \u00a0This was in support of an annual event dubbed, Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival<\/strong>. 2016 marks the fests 18th anniversary. Ministry<\/strong> opened the multi day, multi venue festival and headlined the night at the Fremont Country Club<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was a mid-sized club that quickly sold out. FCC was literally packed to the rafters with punks. \u00a0Fans from all around the US showed up for this one. We ran into folks from NYC to Los Angles and of course a few from their home town, Chicago.<\/p>\n

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

We soon learned this wasn’t just any ol’\u00a0Ministry<\/strong> show. This was something special. Jourgensen had grandiose plans that worked out wonderful. Of course we heard some classics, a couple this century tracks and even a some covers, but that’s where the usual ends.<\/p>\n

After the main set was complete, the band appeared to be done. They walked off stage, but the lights and sounds continued. The band came back out, this time \u00a0all wearing gas masks. Jourgensen came out last walking (with martini glass in hand) to the song, I’m Invincible, off his latest project, Surgical Meth Machine<\/strong> (SMM<\/strong>). Thats right, we finally get to hear this new project live and in person. He’s also joined by N.W.A.<\/strong>‘s original co-founder, Arabian Prince<\/strong>, who manned two turntables and a microphone.<\/p>\n

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

But that wasn’t it! This is Vegas after all, so bring out the show girls! Joining the band on stage were several burlesque dancers grinding to the beats. \u00a0There was even a bit of theatrics with\u00a0Jougensen’s\u00a0costume change into a purple lounge axe suit and for a brief moment, welding a bong in hand. Going with the flow, we\u00a0get another track off SMM as well. The DEVO<\/strong>\u00a0cover of Gates of Steel<\/strong>. As far as I can find, this was the first time this song was ever played live.<\/p>\n

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

Jourgensen’s vocal and demeanor were right on point. He was energetic, wide eyed and fully capable of commanding his voice and instruments. The rest of the band was just as tight. The energy was hot in this room. The fans definitely appreciated it. The\u00a0feedback they gave only fueled the\u00a0Ministry fire up even more.<\/p>\n

Ministry<\/strong> was played off by DJ Arabian Prince<\/strong> mixing up a few tracks from the Surgical Meth Machine<\/strong> album. Jourgensen introduced the band, thanked everyone for coming out and said, “See ya later folks” “I’m gonna go smoke some pot.” Then strutted\u00a0off stage right. Arabian Prince<\/strong>\u00a0continued on with more songs from the album before fading the show out to black.<\/p>\n

\"Ministry<\/p>\n

This was without a doubt, the most unique and energetic Ministry<\/strong> performance in a very long time. Missing this one would have been a shame for this reviewer. For those of us who caught it, we’ll never forget it. For those who missed it, no fret, check below for samples.<\/p>\n

Jourgensen said, “Where else can you do this kind of show? This is Vegas. We’re going to put on a Vegas show!”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you missed it, or just want to relive it, click here<\/a> for photos from the show<\/p>\n

For even more, check out a couple live videos from the show here<\/a><\/p>\n

Ministry will be out again this year for more one off shows. To find out when and where, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ministry Live<\/strong> (May 2016): Al Jourgensen, John Bechdel, Tony Campos, Sin Quirin, Aaron Rossi, Cesar Soto<\/p>\n

Special Guests<\/strong>:\u00a0Mandi Martyr, Arabian Prince, Las Vegas Burlesque Review<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Set List:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fremont Country Club<\/p>\n

Las Vegas, NV<\/p>\n

May 26, 2016<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Hail To His Majesty<\/li>\n
  2. Punch In The Face<\/li>\n
  3. Perma War<\/li>\n
  4. Rio Grande Blood<\/li>\n
  5. Senor Pelligro<\/li>\n
  6. Lies<\/li>\n
  7. NWO<\/li>\n
  8. Just One Fix<\/li>\n
  9. Missing<\/li>\n
  10. Deity<\/li>\n
  11. Thieves<\/li>\n
  12. Psalm 69<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Encore 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Breathe<\/li>\n
    2. Kyber Pass<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Encore 2 (As Surgical Meth Machine)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Invisible<\/li>\n
      2. Gates of Steel<\/li>\n
      3. Spudnik<\/li>\n
      4. Go Home<\/li>\n
      5. Just Keep Going<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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