“We just went with it, hoping that it would be more of a blessing than a disaster.” How Alien Ant Farm’s bizarre cover of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal turned them ...

In 2000, Alien Ant Farm were nu metal also-rans struggling to find their place. Then a thumbs up from Papa Roach and a Michael Jackson cover changed their fortunes overnight ...
loudwire

No. 38: Alien Ant Farm, ‘Smooth Criminal’ – Top 21st Century Hard Rock Songs

It's not often that a band launches themselves into superstardom by releasing a cover song. In March 2001, Alien Ant Farm released the album 'Anthology,' which featured a brilliant cover of Michael ...
syracuse.com

Annie, are you OK? Alien Ant Farm to play Syracuse concert

Annie, are you OK? Are you OK, Annie? Alien Ant Farm, the alternative rock band best known for its hit cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” is coming to Syracuse for a Friday, June 7, concert ...
Pensacola News Journal

Music Matters: Alien Ant Farm lets it all out online

Social media killed the rock star. Dead are the days of the rock 'n' roll secret society. The backstage heroes who built their legends in the dark are gone. "No one really wants the big, mysterious ...
MLive

Alien Ant Farm relishes friendships after breakdown, tour includes Flint

FLINT, MI -- Since its formation in 1995, Alien Ant Farm has based its success on friendship. Known for songs like "Smooth Criminal" and "These Days," the band seemed to hit a stride in 2003 -- until ...