So, as Jourgenson winds up dragging the name Ministry through the proverbial mud with his embarrassing forays into nu-metal ‘I hate the prez’ shennanigans and by announcing a tour with ex members of…um…dork-metallers Megadeth, Y&T and…um…Fear Factory, it’s comforting at the very least to know that at least one ex-Ministry member has gone on to fulfill quite a varied and impressive career resume.
Ex Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin can now be found as skinsmen for the very excellent Angels Of Light, led by one time Swans mouthpiece Michael Gira. And they have just released the VERY excellent new album ‘We Are Him’ - quite possibly the best album of Gira post Swans output.
I shouldn’t have to give reasons why this is essential listening material - that’d be like asking if Jesu were worth checking out (‘duh’). I’d say walk don’t run to yr nearest alterna-whatsit rekkid store, slap some money on the counter and soak up the Gira vibes. You won’t be disappointed.
I don’t see why you had to open that whole post up with your bullshit opinions.
I hate the new direction of Ministry as much as anyone but how the fuck is that relevant to this new band.
Just came off as pretentious and pompous (which is nothing new for you) and made me less interested in checking this band out.
And the Jesu comparison was wank. We all know Jesu is good. You don’t need to put them on some pedestal. It’s a good band, but if Broadrick doesn’t start doing a bit more experimenting within the sound they have developed I will lose interest.
Oh, and don’t act like Rieflin’s a fucking angel. He left Ministry during the recording of ‘Filth Pig’, their finest album, in order to join fucking R.E.M so go suck a dick, alright? kthnx
I’ve always wanted to check out more rieflin stuff, but never had the time and mainly the funds. Anyone here ever heard his solo album? I think it’s called “Birth of a Giant”, or something along those lines at least.
Oh, and don’t act like Rieflin’s a fucking angel. He left Ministry during the recording of ‘Filth Pig’, their finest album, in order to join fucking R.E.M so go suck a dick, alright? kthnx
Actually Bill Berry was REM’s drummer when Filth pig was being made. And i think for another year or two after Filth Pig.
I also recommend Angels, but if you aren’t already familiar with the Swans maybe start off with them. Their early material was a huge influence on Broadrick. So if you are into Godflesh check out Cop/Young God or Filth. I don’t see jesu getting much more experimental as much as i see them getting more poppy. But shit I’d say making pop music is an experiment for him.
But off the jesu topic, i think Gira has made some of the best music around over the past 25 years. so give em a shot.
I was thinking about starting a thread for this. Bill Rieflin was also on Drainland and New Mother too. I absolutely looooooooooooovvvveee the angels of light. I listen to them basically every day. Micheal Gira along with Broadwick is one of the very few artists that gets better with age. I really can’t think of any band that puts more effort into making an album nowadays than the AOL.
It’s funny because I was reading through Drainlands lyrics the other day and noticed that Reiflin was a contributing artist, couldn’t help but think of the sad state of ministry nowadays without the help or real artists like Rieflin, Connelly, and Barker. I really can’t blame for Peligo bashing ministry in his posts.
Anways fuck the last sucker. I’ll be listening to “we are him” instead and looking foward to the AOl and Jesu touring this year. Too bad I’m going to miss out on the megadeath cameos this year lol.
I don’t see why you had to open that whole post up with your bullshit opinions.
If only you could see.
Oh, and don’t act like Rieflin’s a fucking angel. He left Ministry during the recording of ‘Filth Pig’, their finest album, in order to join fucking R.E.M so go suck a dick, alright? kthnx
He’s no angel. I like his style and refer to it. Maybe he’s not the friend I thought he was.
Being the Connelly - Rieflin - Barker fan that I am, I’m embarrassed to say that I’m just now getting into Pigface…
if you’re just getting into pigface… stick with “Welcome to mexico”, “gub”, “fook”, “washingmachine mouth”, and “truth will out”. most of the other stuff isn’t that good IMO. If you want to go somewhere form there try “hyperhead”.
