MUSIC'S 20 GREATEST CULT HEROES
The names you'll find here are musicians whose artistic ability - genius, in some cases - has dwarfed their limited commercial success. So don your white robes and join us as we count down the 20 gods of cult.
Meanwhile, head to NME.COM/video to hear NME writers discuss these artists - and don't forget to let us know your own personal cult heroes.
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The man who invented digital hardcore
With Atari Teenage Riot, Alec Empire invented digital hardcore and reconnected techno with politics, while as the label boss of Digital Hardcore Recordings, he's been the leading light in the Berlin electronic avant-vanguard.
In his present infinity of solo guises, and with a May ATR reunion and new single confirmed, he still has no idea how to behave.
Download: Atari Teenage Riots – 'Destroy 2000 Years of Culture'
