Atari Teenage Riot

A German hardcore techno group formed in Berlin in 1992(?). Highly political they fused left-wing anarchist anti-fascist views with punk vocals and the newly emerging techno sound that was developing out of the Acid House scene.

The group originally consisted of Alec Empire[?], Hanin Elias and Carl Crack. Later they were joined by Nic Endo[?] a noise/soundscape artist with classical music training. Carl later effectively left the group when he was hospitialised after attempting to open the door of a plane the group were travelling in during take-off.

After signing to a major label the band left to set up their own record label Digital Hardcore Recordings[?] or DHR.

The group decided to effectively disband in 2000 and to not consider the band's future until 2003. Carl Crack died a few months later of a drug overdose[?]. His death caused Empire some anguish and made any reformation less likely. Since the collapse of ATR the surviving members have all pursued separate and successful careers. Endo and Empire have collaborated since but relations between Elias and Empire appear to remain strained despite their mutual business interests.

Discography

Albums

• Delete Yourself
• Burn Berlin Burn
• 60 Second Wipeout