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Atari Teenage Riot (abbreviated '''ATR''') was a German Digital Hardcore group formed in Berlin in 1992 . Highly political, they fused Anarchist Anti-fascist or Anti-Nazi views with Punk vocals and the newly emerging techno sound that was called Digital Hardcore , which is a term band member Alec Empire used as the name of His Record Label . HISTORY The group was founded as an attack on the increasingly Neo-Nazi influenced German techno scene and consisted of three Berlin ers - Alec Empire , Hanin Elias and MC Carl Crack . ATR's early releases (which included the track "Hetzjagd Auf Nazis!"/"Hunt Down the Nazis!") were surrounded by controversy in Germany due to the prevailing "no politics on the dance floor" attitude. After signing to '', July 7 1997, last accessed 2007-03-13. In 1997 ATR was joined by '', May 18 1999, retrieved 2007-08-08. Their live shows during this time were characterized by violence. An outdoor show in Berlin on May 1st 1999 resulted in the arrests of all of the band members for "inciting violence" after crowds, assembled for an anti- NATO protest, rioted with police (the charges were later dropped). In another incident, a security guard in Brazil was allegedly hospitalized after being beaten by Elias with a microphone. A fan stated in an interview that the guard had grabbed her between the legs as she tried to Stage Dive . Interviews by Hugo: Hanin Elias , HappyBlues.com, last accessed 2007-01-16. In 1999 ATR released ''60 Second Wipe Out''. The album featured a number of guest artists including New York City rappers The Arsonists . According to Magnet Magazine , "Empire's guitar-playing values speed-thrash malevolence, and when paired with Endo's painful skronkage, the album is decidedly denser than its predecessor." The group effectively disbanded in 2000. Any chance of reformation was eliminated on September 6 2001 by the death of Carl Crack, who had long struggled with drug addiction.Moss, Corey, Atari Teenage Riot Cofounder Dead At 30 , MTV , September 24 2001, retrieved 2007-03-13. In June 2002, Hanin Elias left DHR to create Fatal Recordings , a label formed exclusively for female artists, similar to her DHR Fatal offshoot label. Empire produced the track "You Suck" for her debut album '' No Games, No Fun '', however in the album's artwork, specifically in a collage of collaborators, Empire's face is blacked out, signifying the end of their professional relationship. The other half of the band continue to work together. Endo assists in the production of Empire's solo recordings as well as being a key member of his live band. DHR released '''', a collection of the band's best known recordings, on July 3 2006 . DISCOGRAPHY '']] Studio albums
Compilation albums
Live albums
Singles/EPs
Other recordings
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