Ministry have just released a video for Permawar, the first single off their new album From Beer To Eternity, set for release on Sept. 10th. Check it out:
The song and album, feature guitar work from former Ministry guitarist Mike Scaccia, who passed away last December.
Ministry mastermind Al Jourgensen is releasing the album as a tribute to Scaccia, who he said inspired him to bring the band out of retirement.
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The video is directed by Zach Passero, who has directed previous Ministry videos such as Lies,Lies,Lies and Ghouldiggers. The song’s theme revolves around the U.S. military’s never-ending involvement in Middle-East conflicts.
As for the sound of the song itself? It’s a bit of departure from the band’s usual jack hammer beats and shred guitar, conjuring the more sludgy, lurching riffing from the band’s unappreciated Filth Pig album.
So what are your thoughts on the new video and sound? Do you dig it, or does it sound like Ministry are going through the paces?
If we’re to believe Jourgensen, this is the band’s last official release. But he said that about their earlier album Relapse, so take anything he says with a grain of salt.
Speaking of; Jourgensen recently released a new tell-all book, Ministry: The Lost Gospels According to Al Jourgensen(Da Capo Press). It recounts his early days with Ministry, his battles with drug addiction, and his former relationship with Til Tuesday singer Aimee Man.
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It also details his experiences living in haunted houses and other paranormal activity. Hence, the grain of salt comment. As my recent interview with Prong’s Tommy Victor can attest, not everyone buys what Uncle Al is selling.
You can pre-order Jourgensen’s new book, and From Beer To Eternity via Amazon below.
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