For the first time since 1984, Ministry performed “Work for Love” and “I’m Falling” & “Effigy (I’m Not An)” during Cruel World Festival in Pasadena. The festival featuring Duran Duran, Interpol and many others, got to experience a setlist that demonstrated the length of Ministry’s discography.

Additionally, Ministry performed “All Day” “Over the Shoulder,” and “Just Like You” for the first time since they played them live in 1987.  

These songs from Ministry’s first albums 1983s With Sympathy and 1986s Twitch have been hidden behind their more recent music, like their newest release “New Religion.” Their most recent album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES was released in March of this year, that brought forth a Spring 2024 North American tour that lasted from February 27 to April 5th. The tour was accompanied by Gary Numan and Front Line assembly.

Recent shifts with Paul Barker rejoining for their final album, and these throwback performances, show’s Ministry’s long legacy. It seems Ministry has and will continue to produce music, lengthening their presence in the music world. All in all, showing a tenacity to continue to create and perform.

Ministry’s Setlist from Cruel World Festival:
“Work for Love”
“All Day”
“Over the Shoulder”
“Just Like You”
“We Believe”
“I’m Falling”
“Effigy (I’m Not An)”
“Revenge”
“(Everyday Is) Halloween” 

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat