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Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded by Al Jourgensen in Chicago in 1981. The band evolved from synth-pop origins to become pioneers of industrial metal, with Jourgensen remaining the only constant member throughout their four-decade career spanning from 1983's 'With Sympathy' to 2024's 'HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES'.
Ministry has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 26 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including active touring schedule through 2026.
Ministry works in Industrial Metal originating from United States (Illinois). As a music artist at the "established" level, Ministry has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Industrial Metal scene. They are signed to a major label.
Ministry has approximately 656K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.
Fans of Ministry often also enjoy Fear Factory, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Godflesh, White Zombie. These artists share common ground in the Industrial Metal space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Ministry's approach to industrial metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 26/100, Ministry's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.