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AMOK
Frankfurt, Germanytechno · hard-techno · electronic
DJ Amok, born Benjamin Arend in 1981 in San Francisco, grew up in Frankfurt am Main. From an early age he had an unusual relationship with music – classical composers like Wagner and Beethoven shaped his childhood before pop, trance and rave captured him at 14. At 18 he started frequenting Frankfurt's techno clubs, and shortly afterwards, under difficult personal circumstances, DJ Amok was born. This fresh start from scratch became the driving force behind a serious hard techno career. His debut release on Giga-Music opened doors into the hard techno scene, and he went on to found the labels Artillery and Crowbar Recordings. EPs such as "Darwin's Law" (2003), "Collateral Damage E.P." (2005), "Urban Rampage E.P." (2005) and "Cleansing the Sphere" (2009) are documented on Apple Music. Notable collaborations include tracks with Rude Awakening ("Lack of Respect") and Logos Apeilh. DJ Amok stands for uncompromising, high-pressure techno with industrial influences and has performed at events such as the Awakenings Festival.
AMOK live in Mallorca
Monday, 27 July 2026
Monday, 3 August 2026
Monday, 10 August 2026
Frequently asked questions about AMOK
What music style does DJ Amok play?
DJ Amok is known for hard-hitting hard techno with industrial influences, characterised by driving beats and dark soundscapes.
Where is DJ Amok from and how did his career begin?
Benjamin Arend was born in 1981 in San Francisco and grew up in Frankfurt. He launched DJ Amok in the late 1990s after immersing himself in Frankfurt's techno club scene. His debut came on Giga-Music; he later founded the labels Artillery and Crowbar Recordings.
At which festivals or events has DJ Amok performed?
DJ Amok has performed at the renowned Awakenings Festival, one of Europe's most prestigious techno events.