Ministry is an influential American industrial metal band, formed in 1981 by lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Al Jourgensen. Known for its aggressive blend of heavy metal and electronic music, the band pioneered the industrial metal genre, significantly impacting the alternative music scene. The band's distinctive sound is characterized by distorted vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and samples from films and broadcasts. Ministry's most notable works include the albums "The Land of Rape and Honey" (1988) and "Psalm 69" (1992), both of which solidified their role in shaping the industrial metal movement.