Ministry recently announced they were recruiting drummer Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot, Sinsaenum) and vocalist Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers) as parts of their live lineup, but now it's just Bell that's going on tour. Jordison has dropped off Ministry's roster and is replaced by Ministry's live drummer from 2017 Derek Abrams once again. Jordison's representative Amanda Victoria released the following statement as to why Jordison won't be joining the band on the road.
"It's been decided between Joey and Ministry that he will not go on tour with them so he may focus his full-time attention on his own ventures. Ministry and their management are very supportive of Joey and wish him continued success."
Vague! It also seems like Jordison dropped off pretty close to the start of the tour, so maybe things weren't going as planned? Ministry's tour just kicked off with Chelsea Wolfe, and you can see 'em at one of the dates below.
03/22 Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues
03/23 Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre
03/24 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
03/26 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
03/28 Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
03/29 Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
03/31 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
04/01 Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
04/03 Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
04/05 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
04/07 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
04/08 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
04/10 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
04/11 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
04/12 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
04/14 Toronto, ON – Opera House
04/15 Montreal, QC – MTelus
04/17 Boston, MA – Royale
04/18 Portland, ME – Aura
04/19 Huntington, NY – Paramount Theatre
04/21 Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
04/22 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
04/23 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
04/25 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
04/26 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
04/28 Austin, TX – Levitation Festival
