Ministry cranks up for tour behind new album

Industrial-rock godfather Al Jourgensen leads Ministry across the U.S. this spring on a run that supports his group's latest album, "Animositisomina."

Released in February, "Animositisomina" is Ministry's first new collection since 1999's "The Dark Side of the Spoon," and is also the group's first studio set for Sanctuary Records.

Sanctuary's first Ministry release is last year's "Sphinctour," a live album and companion video recorded during the band's 1996 tour in support of that year's "Filth Pig."

"Animositisomina" is billed as Ministry's return to the harder-edged, more-focused sound featured on its most commercially successful release, 1992's "Psalm 69." Jourgensen uses five words to explain the shift.

"I got pissed off again," he said in a statement. He went on to warn audiences that they'd better be ready for the sonic assault the group plans to launch at each of its upcoming tour stops.

"Those f---ers better be in shape," he said. "I can't wait to see audiences getting winded and panting, 'I wish a younger band would come on. I'm tired.'"

In addition to Jourgensen, Ministry's touring lineup includes longtime bassist Paul Barker and drummer Rey Washam.

Nothingface, Lollipop Lustkill and Motograter will open for Ministry on the upcoming tour.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
March 2003
28 - Tucson, AZ - The Rialto
29 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
30 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

April 2003
2 - Salt Lake City, UT - X-Scape (Formerly DV8)
3 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
4 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
5 - Lubbock, TX - The Pavilion
7 - San Antonio, TX - Far West
8 - Houston, TX - Numbers
9 - McAllen, TX - Villa Real Convention Center
11 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
12 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Live
13 - Austin, TX - The Backroom
18 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
19 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave / Eagles Ballroom
20 - Peoria, IL - Madison Theatre
22 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
23 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
25 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
26 - Cleveland, OH - Odeon Concert Club
27 - Columbus, OH - PromoWest Pavilion
29 - Pittsburgh, PA - Metropol
30 - Niagra Falls, NY - Dome Theatre

May 2003
2 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
3 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
4 - New York, NY - Roseland
6 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
7 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
8 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
9 - N. Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
11 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
24 - Somerset, WI - Float Rite Park Amphitheatre

 tour dates and tickets
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