Revolution Action

In the late 90s Atari Teenage Riot (ATR) was seen as part of the electronica genre, but in reality the band had nothing in common with it. It was too avant-garde, too radical in its views and statements, simply too loud and noisy to fit in. The original conception was Alec Empire's. It was a unique line up, almost superhero like, and when Hanin Elias, Nic Endo, Carl Crack and Alec hit the stage in some cities in the South of the USA, the mixed race, mixed sex image of the band provoked people before they even heard the music. A female vocalist like Hanin who screams about police violence and revolution, and Nic Endo who was in control of all electronic gear on stage and sent earthquakes of sound waves was simply against all rules of rock and techno music. They opened many doors for female artists to follow at this time.
ATARI TEENAGE RIOT

Atari Teenage Riot
ATR, 1999. l-r: Nic Endo, Carl Crack, Hanin Elias and Alec Empire.
Background information
Origin	Berlin, Germany
Genre(s)	Breakcore Digital hardcore Hardcore punk Hardcore techno Industrial rock Anarcho-punk
Years active	1992 – 2000
Label(s)	Digital Hardcore Recordings Phonogram Records Grand Royal
Members
Carl Crack Hanin Elias Alec Empire Nic Endo