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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
Michael Jackson and Prince
Why Prince turned down Michael Jackson's request for the pair to sing together on a huge 80s hit

By Niall Doherty Published

Michael Jackson wanted the pair to team up on a huge hit but the Purple One wasn’t having it

Interviews
Michael Jackson performing live in 1982
Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy Jones stepped in, claims guitarist

By Matt Mills Published

Michael Jackson metal? It almost happened, according to Thriller guitarist Steve Lukather

Interviews
Michael Jackson and Jarvis Cocker in 1996
The inside story of the night Jarvis Cocker invaded the Brits stage and wiggled his bum in protest at Michael Jackson

By Niall Doherty Published

The Pulp singer took exception at Jackson's messianic act and one of the most famous stage invasions ever occured

Award Shows
Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson and Bubbles
"Tell Michael if he wants to see Bubbles again, he can come to the bar": The night Bon Jovi kidnapped Michael Jackson's pet chimp

By Paul Brannigan Published

At the close of their Slippery When Wet world tour, Bon Jovi found themselves in the same Tokyo hotel as Michael Jackson and his entourage. Events took a strange turn

Biographies
Lovebites guitarist Miyako
Lovebites' Miyako: 10 songs that changed my life

By Rich Hobson Published

From Metallica and Michael Jackson to Polyphia and Elton John, these are the songs that helped Lovebites' Miyako become a top-tier shredder

Albums
Coheed And Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez
Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez: 10 Albums That Changed My Life

By Rich Hobson Last updated

From '80s pop to universe-expanding prog, these 10 records shaped Coheed And Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez

Tracks & Singles
Doc Coyle - Bad Wolves 2021
Bad Wolves' Doc Coyle picks his ultimate playlist: "Muse are the heir apparent to Queen"

By Stephen Hill Last updated

Megadeth, Michael Jackson and Muse all live happily together inside the Bad Wolves guitarist’s head

Bands & Artists
Jon Anderson press shot
Jon Anderson on how Vangelis album inspired Thriller

By Christina O'Neill Published

Exclusive: Jon Anderson recalls Michael Jackson producer copying Friends Of Mr Cairo riffs

Albums