Today’s video of the day is MinistryMinistry – "Lets Go" released in 2007.
Ministry’s “Lets Go” is a standout track from their 2007 album The Last Sucker. A new fan-made video directed by Todd Julie and edited by Dean Tzenos brings fresh attention to this politically charged anthem. The clip highlights the song’s energy and captures the band’s signature mix of industrial aggression and sharp social commentary. Formed in Chicago in 1981 by Al Jourgensen, Ministry helped define the industrial metal sound. Early records leaned toward synth-driven new wave, but by the late ’80s the band shifted toward a heavier, guitar-driven style. Albums like The Land of Rape and Honey and Psalm 69 cemented their reputation as leaders of the genre.
The Last Sucker marked the final entry in Ministry’s “Bush Trilogy,” following Houses of the Molé and Rio Grande Blood. The album took aim at U.S. politics during George W. Bush’s presidency. Jourgensen even described it as a farewell, signaling his intent to step back from music. Guest vocals by Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory added another layer of intensity. “Lets Go” fits into this context with driving riffs and relentless rhythms. It represents the anger and urgency that defined Ministry’s work during the 2000s. Compared to earlier albums, which balanced political themes with broader social critiques, The Last Sucker fully embraced a direct attack on political power. The closing track, “End of Days Part Two,” even sampled Dwight Eisenhower’s famous warning about the military-industrial complex, tying history to contemporary unrest.
This fan-made video gives “Lets Go” new relevance years after its release. Ministry’s catalog is filled with iconic visuals, and this addition carries on that tradition. While The Last Sucker was initially promoted as the band’s swan song, Ministry later returned with albums like Relapse and AmeriKKKant, proving their fire had not burned out. For longtime fans, “Lets Go” remains a reminder of the band’s uncompromising stance. For new listeners, it serves as a powerful entry point into Ministry’s politically driven era. With the fan video now online, the song continues to resonate in a world still wrestling with many of the same issues.
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