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Alien Ant Farm circa 2000
“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 from D-listers to nu metal giants (for a bit, anyway)

By Stephen Hill Last updated

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

Interviews
Linkin Park/Slipknot/Evanescence/Korn/Kittie
"It’s actually Sid Wilson’s favourite Slipknot song." Inside nu metal's greatest deep cuts

By Metal Hammer Published

From a Slipknot buried treasure to the long-overlooked Korn rarity, these are the overlooked classics in the nu metal canon

Tracks & Singles
Alien Ant Farm pictured in 2016
Alien Ant Farm kick CKY off co-headlining tour as Dryden Mitchell claims he was punched in the face by Chad I Ginsburg

By Stef Lach Published

CKY frontman accused of punching Alien Ant Farm singer – resulting in swift removal from UK and Ireland tour

Concerts & Shows
A screenshot of Alien Ant Farm's Smooth Criminal cover, and James Hetfield onstage with Metallica in 2023
Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell reveals the surreal moment Metallica's James Hetfield took him and his parents out to dinner

By Matt Mills Published

Metallica frontman Papa Het continues to earn his stripes as the nicest man in metal

Bands & Artists
Alien Ant Farm
Alien Ant Farm Mantras review: "Nostalgia is big business, and Mantras is swimming in it."

By Dannii Leivers Published

Alien Ant Farm produce an enjoyable, nostalgic comeback

Albums
Various nu metal videos
The 10 best cover songs by nu metal bands

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Nu metal loves a cover song. From Limp Bizkit to Alien Ant Farm, here are the 10 finest examples

Tracks & Singles
Alien Ant Farm's Dryden MItchell on-stage in Mexico, December 2022
Alien Ant Farm vocalist Dryden Mitchell faces battery charge after allegedly placing a fan's hand on his genitals

By Metal Hammer Published

Broward State Attorney’s Office files a first-degree misdemeanour charge against Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell after incident in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Bands & Artists
Lit, P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm and Hoobastank
2001 is back: Drowning Pool announce new album and Hoobastank, Lit, Alien Ant Farm and P.O.D. all announce tours

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Drowning Pool, Hoobastank, Lit, Alien Ant Farm and P.O.D. all announce new activity on the same day!

Concerts & Shows
Nu metal albums
The 50 best nu metal albums of all time

By Dave Everley, Metal Hammer, Rich Hobson, Merlin Alderslade Last updated

Nu metal ruled the roost at the turn of the millennium, and these are the 50 best albums the genre produced

Albums
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The 10 best songs by the 10 worst nu metal bands

By Matt Mills Last updated

For every Korn and Limp Bizkit, there was an Crazy Town. But even nu metal's D-list had their moments

Tracks & Singles
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