Alec Empire

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Alec Empire is undoubtedly a veteran, having released his first record while still at school. At the age of fourteen he formed his English-speaking band, Die Kinder (The Children), supporting bands like Die Toten Hosen. With his last band, Atari Teenage Riot, he incited rebellion, while still finding time to battle as a DJ with Q-Bert and Mixmaster Mike, and make more remixes than most people have had hot dinners! Though maybe primarily known for his groundbreaking digital hardcore recordings, Alec has from the very beginning been a highly respected artist in other fields for his experimental releases and remix work… , and has always shown a desire to push his sound in new directions.

In a 2002 edition of Kerrang Dave Grohl stated: “He’s Alec’s number one fan…Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) met Alec backstage at a gig in Australia and declared: ‘You inspired me!’” (…and we have the witnesses to prove it!)

Empire’s first post-ATR solo album, Intelligence and Sacrifice (2002), on Digital Hardcore Recordings lead to the English press calling him a rock god. Photos from a Japanese show of this era feature 20,000 kids enraptured as Alec, Charlie Clouser (Nine Inch Nails), Nic Endo (Atari Teenage Riot) and two drummers give it their all. Intelligence and Sacrifice went on to sell impressive numbers and won a Kerrang award.

After great success during his time in London, including the creation of the genre-defining label Digital Hardcore Recordings, Alec decided to return to Berlin and start afresh.

What happened?

Tagged as:

digital hardcore, electronic, industrial, experimental, noise
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7	Down Satan Down (Dub) full track	95
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abrigodesign wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Damn it, that would be perfect soundtrack for a slow-fast philosophy-action movie like Ghost in the Shell. dk geil man best wishes from Brazil

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martin_timide wrote:
Saturday morning

oh god! he's smoking hot!

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HalaGorani wrote:
Thursday evening

where did all the albums go?

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FYLTHPIG wrote:
last week

I finally got to hear Alec's music very cool I must own all his albums now. Sound like the music I make a bit which is even more cool.

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secretpassage wrote:
last week

hard like it's a pose

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jojodrums wrote:
14 days ago

Alec Empire competition to win tickets to the Newport, UK gig on Cat On The Wall.. http://blog.catonthewall.net/2009/11/win-pair-of-alec-empire-tickets.html

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Alby_ wrote:
18 days ago

mmmm ♥

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Alexmiller26 wrote:
20 days ago

♥

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Alec_Empire wrote:
22 days ago

Atari Teenage Riot limited edition box set! 2009 version! includes rare Midijunkies T-Shirt! http://bit.ly/2NEIxF ----- this is the buy link to the Atari Teenage Riot box http://bit.ly/M03dg

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YggY wrote:
24 days ago

Grr ... last Monday was the first time, I was listening to Alec Empire ... Now I need to see him live ... But (WTF?!) ... His Germany-/Hamburg-Concert was a few weeks ago. Live sucks.

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cmphoto wrote:
25 days ago

Awesome Show in Vienna. I smelled the SUBWOOFER ;-) Check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chri5tian/sets

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dudirzanka wrote:
last month

thank you, thank you, thank you for show in Ucho- the performance was amazing and i hope I'll see you soon in Poland.

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zwid wrote:
last month

The smashing power of destruction !!! Thank You !

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knight_of_lain wrote:
last month

Thank you so much for yestersay's show in Poland - one of the greatest shows i've ever seen - you blew everyone's minds. Hope to see you in Poland again sometime in near future.

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mimi_do wrote:
last month

http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Консервированная+Нина+Дробышева

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Samurai-Zombie_ wrote:
last month

Great show in Antwerp, Alec and Nic! And thank you for bringing a merchandise stall, now I can finally call myself the proud owner of an Atari Teenage Riot shirt. Good luck with the rest of the tour... :-)

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Ph0en1x_Mayhem wrote:
last month

See you in Leipzig, Alec!! Can't wait to hear your new material and collabos with Chris Corner and CX KiDTRONiK

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EllaKitty wrote:
last month

Hey :) How are you? -E.Kitty

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Alec_Empire wrote:
last month

Hey, Last FM has somehow erased about 90% of all Alec Empire songs... we'll re-upload over the weekend... best, Alec

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lakretino wrote:
last month

ayeah.. i agree with Heigen. Great colaboration with Merzbow!!

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