Alec Empire is a pioneering German musician, producer, and founding member of the influential digital hardcore group Atari Teenage Riot. Known for fusing punk energy with abrasive electronics, he helped define the Digital Hardcore sound of the 1990s and early 2000s. Beyond his work with ATR, Empire has released numerous solo albums spanning experimental, noise, and techno influences. Through his label Digital Hardcore Recordings, he championed radical creativity and political expression, cementing his place as a groundbreaking force in electronic and underground music.