| Mike Dred | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Name: | Michael Cullen |
| Alias: | The Kosmik Kommando Chimera |
| Birth Place: | Lowestoft, England |
| Origin: | Suffolk, England |
| Genre: | Acid techno |
| Occupation: | DJ, producer, sound engineer |
| Instrument: | Roland TB-303 |
| Years Active: | 1983–present |
| Label: | Machine Codes Rephlex Records R&S Records |
| Associated Acts: | Universal Indicator |
Michael Cullen (born 1967 near Lowestoft, England), aka Mike Dred, is a British experimental techno DJ, producer, and sound engineer. He has been a leading DJ since 1983, a producer since 1988, a sound designer since 1992, and is considered an important figure in the development of acid techno and innovative use of the Roland TB-303.[1]
He is also known as the Kosmik Kommando, Chimera, and Judge Dred.[2] He was the first artist other than Richard D. James to release a project on Rephlex Records. His clear vinyl "Kosmik Kommando EP" was the third release and was given the catalogue number CAT007 because of his interest in James Bond. He also was a member of the Universal Indicator group, whose releases on Rephlex are among the most collectible recordings in the history of techno music.[3]
Mike Dred established the Machine Codes record label in 1990, and also recorded for R&S Records and R&S Records offshoot Diatomyc from 1992 to 1997.[2] From 1994 to 1999, he collaborated extensively with electro-acoustic artist Peter Green and also produced a one-off collaboration with techno producer Dr. Fernando. In 2012, he recorded the Overmind LP for De:Tuned in Antwerp and has contributed to both sought-after De:Tuned Box Set compilations.