Alien Ant Farm

Alien Ant Farm are a Riverside, California alt-metal band who became household names with their turbocharged cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” a nu-metal-era smash that made their album ANThology a fixture. Beyond the hit, they built a sound full of bounce, hooks and playful heaviness.

The re-recorded “Smooth Criminal (Re-Recorded – LX Xander Remix)” gives the classic a fresh coat, and 2026 brings appearances at Inkcarceration 2026 and Louder Than Life 2026. Watch the official videos below and explore their catalog.