Altern-8 is the name for the breakbeat hardcore duo of Mark Archer and Chris Peat. They wereone of the UK Rave bands of the late eighties/early nineties, whose trademarks were loud electronic tracks with a heavy bass line, and the facemasks and chemical warfare suits worn by the two band members. The duo were signed with Network Records based in Stratford House, Birmingham, England. At the time in the UK, outdoor Rave events were legal, and Altern-8 had a reputation for turning up at major unofficial events and sharing their music. In their time, they helped to define trends in hardcore techno style with several anthems and music that became faster, relied more heavily on bass and was played very loud. During this period, hardcore techno was speeding up. With much more bass and eclectic noises, it became a whole world apart from the style of house music that preceded it. by Altern-8]]Altern8's somewhat surreal image made

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