Guide Note

Atari Teenage Riot were an electronic music group from Berlin, Germany that was led by front man Alec Empire. Their music was aggressive and politically-charged, commonly dealing with anti-Nazi and anti-fascist themes. With similarities to both punk rock and the dance music scenes, their music is part of the digital hardcore sub-genre.

Fast Facts

1. Origin: Berlin, Germany
2. Years Active: 1992 – 2000
3. Record Labels: Phonogram Records, Digital Hardcore Recordings
4. Though signed to Phonogram Records, never released any material through them
5. Started Digital Hardcore Recordings with the advance they received from Phonogram
6. Live shows were known for erupting into violence
7. Member MC Carl Crack died in 2001

Discography

Studio Albums

1. Delete Yourself! 1995
2. The Future of War 1997
3. 60 Second Wipe Out 1999

Live albums

1. Live in Stuttgart (One-Off Shit Let's Go!) 1996
2. Live in Philadelphia Dec. 1997 1998
3. Live at Brixton Academy 1999

Compilation Albums

1. Burn, Burlin, Burn! 1997
2. Redefine the Enemy - Rarities and B-Side Compilation 1992-1999 2002
3. Atari Teenage Riot: 1992-2000 2006

Band Members

• Alec Empire
• Hanin Elias
• MC Carl Crack
• Nic Endo