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Altern 8 | |
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| Origin | Stafford, Staffordshire, England |
| Genres | Electronic, Detroit techno, acid house, breakbeat hardcore |
| Years active | 1990–1993 2004–present |
| Labels | Network |
| Members | Mark Archer |
| Past members | Chris Peat |
Altern 8 is a British electronic music act, comprising Mark Archer and Chris Peat, until Peat left the group in 1994. Best known in the early 1990s, their trademark was electronic rave music with a heavy bass line. Notable Altern 8 tracks included "Activ 8", "E-Vapor-8", "Frequency", "Brutal-8-E", "Armageddon", "Move My Body", "Hypnotic St8" and "Infiltrate 202".[3]
On stage and in music videos, (such as the music video for "E-Vapor-8"), Altern 8's members wore their signature fluorescent yellow dust masks and green MK3 chemical warfare suits. The band signed with Network Records based in Stratford House, Birmingham, England.
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