Alien Ant Farm

The Profile

Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band formed in Riverside, California, in 1996. They broke through internationally with their 2001 cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” featured on the platinum-certified album ANThology, and followed with albums including truANT and Up in the Attic.

Formed in Riverside, California (1996); known for the hit cover “Smooth Criminal” and the album ANThology; vocalist is Dryden Mitchell.

Gale’s review of ANThology highlights Alien Ant Farm’s quirky single choices (“Smooth Criminal” and “Movies”) versus the album’s heavier, nu-metal leaning core. Funkier passages and a standout track (“Attitude”) are praised, as is Dryden Mitchell’s versatile voice. Verdict: not a rock milestone, but effective and enjoyable.