Ministry release “Crickets” music video as final studio album “Hate To Go” arrives
Author Benedetta Baldin - 30.10.2026
Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have released a music video for their new single “Crickets“, coinciding with the arrival of their final studio album, “Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)”, on October 30 via Cleopatra Records.
The video was directed by Dean Karr, who has previously worked with artists including Korn, Ozzy Osbourne and Queens Of The Stone Age. The politically charged track addresses the resurgence of fascism and urges listeners to speak out against authoritarianism.
The album marks the conclusion of a recording career spanning more than four decades for the influential industrial metal outfit, led by frontman Al Jourgensen. It follows the band’s 2024 release “HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES” and features ten tracks, including the previously released singles “Singularity“, “Burned Out” and “We Hate“.
One of the album’s notable moments is the closing track “We’re Still Here“, which features a guest appearance from former Ministry bassist and longtime collaborator Paul Barker. Barker was an integral part of the band’s classic era before departing in 2003.
Jourgensen has previously expressed his intention to bring Ministry to an end following one final album and farewell touring cycle. Reflecting on the band’s lengthy history, he has said that he is proud of what the group has accomplished and is at peace with his decision to conclude the project.
Although the release marks Ministry‘s final planned studio album, the band still has live performances ahead. Their farewell touring schedule includes a European run in spring 2027 with Die Krupps as special guests, followed by further touring plans.
“Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)” is available in digital and physical formats, including CD, vinyl and cassette editions.
Watch the music video for “Crickets” below.
Upcoming shows:
Friday, December 04, 2026 – Good Things Festival, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Saturday, December 05, 2026 – Good Things Festival, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia
Sunday, December 06, 2026 – Good Things Festival, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Tuesday, December 08, 2026 – Liberty Hall, Moore Park, NSW, Australia
Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Friday, April 02, 2027 – Ronda, Utrecht, Netherlands – with Die Krupps
Saturday, April 03, 2027 – Garage, Saarbrücken, Germany (with Die Krupps)
Sunday, April 04, 2027 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium (with Die Krupps)
Tuesday, April 06, 2027 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, United Kingdom (with Die Krupps)
Wednesday, April 07, 2027 – 3Olympia, Dublin, Ireland (with Die Krupps)
Friday, April 09, 2027 – Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom (with Die Krupps)
Saturday, April 10, 2027 – Troxy, London, United Kingdom (with Die Krupps)
Monday, April 12, 2027 – Bataclan, Paris, France (with Die Krupps)
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 – La Riviera, Madrid, Spain (with Die Krupps)
Thursday, April 15, 2027 – Paral-lel, Barcelona, Spain (with Die Krupps)
Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Docks, Lausanne, Switzerland (with Die Krupps)
Sunday, April 18, 2027 – Tonhalle, Munich, Germany (with Die Krupps)
Monday, April 19, 2027 – Gasometer, Vienna, Austria (with Die Krupps)
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 – Forum Karlín, Prague, Czech Republic (with Die Krupps)
Thursday, April 22, 2027 – Progresja, Warsaw, Poland (with Die Krupps)
Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Columbiahalle, Berlin, Germany (with Die Krupps)
Sunday, April 25, 2027 – Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany (with Die Krupps)
Monday, April 26, 2027 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen, Denmark (with Die Krupps)
Tuesday, April 27, 2027 – Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway (with Die Krupps)
Thursday, April 29, 2027 – Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden (with Die Krupps)
Saturday, May 01, 2027 – House Of Culture, Helsinki, Finland (with Die Krupps)
