Alien Ant Farm reform!

Nu-metal quartet Alien Ant Farm, who shot to fame in 2001 with their cover of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, have reunited.

"We recently set our differences aside," drummer Mike Cosgrove told US radio program Ryan's Rock Show. "We got some offers, and we are going to play some shows as our original unit over the summer.

"It's exciting," he added.

Well, for four men at least...

Tags: Alien Ant Farm

Posted by Dan at 07:23PM | February 14, 2008

lol i bet they play download.

better than any of the bands announced so far as well lololol, excluding disturbed.

talking of that kerrang, why dont you feature proper rock bands like disturbed more instead of week in week out features on floppy fringed cunts, my chemical bastard romance, matt fucking tuck and jared fucking leto. like that prick needs his ego stroking anymore!

Posted by andymark | February 14, 2008 7:42 PM | Reply to this

Sweet! Anthology was a quality album, so it's cool to hear they're back together. And andymark, not everyone likes the same music as you mate. Calm down and accept that K! covers all kinds of rock. It's not made personally for you.

Posted by Dan | February 14, 2008 8:00 PM | Reply to this

AAf were legendary. OK, so they may have been a bit of a guilty pleasure, but you cant deny that they released a few quality albums.
If they played Download, I would actually have several heart attacks. It would be ace

Posted by Alexis | February 14, 2008 8:43 PM | Reply to this

YES YES YES !!!
i'm sooo happy A.A.F together again!!!
whooo!!!!!!!!!

Posted by axl | February 14, 2008 8:45 PM | Reply to this

I would pay money JUST to say them play Smooth Criminal lol

But then again it's the only song that really get TV coverage so I've no idea if their album material is as catchy :p

Posted by Joelio | February 14, 2008 8:48 PM | Reply to this

OH YES!!!!!!!

I Love Them So Much, I Would LOVE To Go To One Of Their Gigs, I Hope They Are Reforming For Good And Not Just For The Summer.

I <3 AAF SO FUCKIN MUCH.

Please Play In England.

Thanks For The Good News K!

xxx

Posted by Vicky <3s AAF | February 14, 2008 8:55 PM | Reply to this

w00t.
i'm just happy.
plus, this time i left my myspace.
so if you want to add me, click my name.
rawrrr betch.

inverted mohicans rock btw.x

[well..thats what i call Drydens hair XD..well, whats left of it anyway]

Posted by Vicky <3s AAF | February 14, 2008 9:10 PM | Reply to this

im so f***ing happy thats such good news

Posted by chrisss | February 14, 2008 9:28 PM | Reply to this

ok cool,i didnt even know they'd split but hey woopie!!!AAF!!!!

Posted by Goth*chick | February 14, 2008 10:46 PM | Reply to this

em... they suck

Posted by alex | February 15, 2008 12:17 AM | Reply to this

LMAO, Download anyone?
They'd be brilliant.

Posted by Amberly | February 15, 2008 1:01 AM | Reply to this

MINT!!

Posted by kyle | February 15, 2008 1:23 PM | Reply to this

I thought this latest reformation might impress me more but i then realised i'm not 14 anymore, seeing as though its the 25 anniversary of 'Thriller' or whatever can anyone else see another AAF cover of a classic? please god no!

Posted by TMB | February 15, 2008 3:20 PM | Reply to this

Crap Is What We've Achieved.
Enter Shitkari.
Defdrones.
And now Abysmal Ant Farm?

Music getting shittier by the minute.

Posted by Caitlin Rix | February 15, 2008 8:58 PM | Reply to this

Because Disturbed have been regularly ridiculed, mocked and put down in this magazine?!
And they're shit anyway.
BTW, where have you seen MCR in this week's issue? Hmm? Go away and listen to your one-shit wonder.

Posted by Caitlin | February 15, 2008 9:00 PM | Reply to this

Hey, maybe you could put less effort into maing up crap put-down names for good bands and more effort into realising no1 cares.

Posted by tom | February 15, 2008 10:04 PM | Reply to this

I spose their alrite? aren't they? WATEVER! The question is DO WE CARE? Answer: NOT PARTICULARLY!

Posted by Emobitch | February 16, 2008 2:10 PM | Reply to this

wahey...
does any one actually care. i thought their cover of smooth criminal was quite poor actually.

Posted by the bitch | February 16, 2008 3:23 PM | Reply to this

AAF sucked back in the the day and aaf suck today they played at Donington a few years back and the singer told the fans to bycott the kerrang mag for 1 week cause k! gave there album 2 stars LOL

Posted by mj | February 16, 2008 5:51 PM | Reply to this

ur sooo rite im sick of thse new shit bands that all sound alike its about time real bands came back thank you so fuckin much aar

Posted by fuckityfuckfuck | February 16, 2008 7:39 PM | Reply to this

just when i thought download couldnt get any worse! (obv they will play it)

Posted by shell | February 16, 2008 7:59 PM | Reply to this

Oooh, bitch.
Love to see you come up with better.
Also, um...look below?

Posted by Caitlin Rix | February 16, 2008 8:29 PM | Reply to this

hey wow these guys r kl ...
iff u ppl dnt like them .. no1 is sayin u have to read or listen to them so giv the bitchin a rest !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by emma | February 16, 2008 9:02 PM | Reply to this

"for four men at least"... you sly cunt, shouldn't really have expected more from a magazine that is a shitrag of a tabloid, though.

Sorry but look at some of the crap you're forced to push these days... Paramore? Panic at the Disco? 30 Seconds to Mars? Aiden? I'm sure it will seem cool and funny to turn on these bands soon enough. Admittedly, alien ant farm were not musically groundbreaking, but they were MILES ahead of the aforementioned bands in terms of credibility, Michael Jackson cover aside. Songs like Attitude and Movies are classics, and their underrated 'Truant' album is a hugely consistent piece of work. James Hetfield said it was one of the best albums he had heard that year, and one of the most established rock radio DJs in the UK rates the guys highly. So why take the cheap and easy option of bashing them as a novelty band?

I've been involved in the "industry" for a while and have hung out with a lot of bands on a social level, and the boys in AAF are some of the funniest, nicest, hardest working guys who have always had a lot of time for their fans and been very gracious and respectful towards the press and those who helped them out. Don't forget some of the shit they went through in terms of the bus crash and unsupportive labels as they recovered. They don't and didn't deserve the way they were treated by Kerrang and its writers on a little ego trip. Think back to when they brought you guys out to the US, did they really deserve the way you slated them?

I really hope it works out for the guys. To be honest, I'm doubtful and think they've had their day and was hoping Dryden's project with Nick Hexum (311) would get him some solo recognition, but it has yet to see the light of day. That said, I hope they get a fair crack at a comeback rather than being written off as a fad band. Meanwhile, Kerrang writer, grow some balls, you're not funny or cool. If you don't like the band, the best thing to do is not cover them, there are a thousand great emo stories out there like the recent Madina Lake assaut on Coheed's road crew and Jared Leto punching a fan at 30STM's Hammersmith show. Gotta protect those franchises though eh, and sell some magazines.

Posted by AM | February 16, 2008 11:56 PM | Reply to this

If they're good enough for Mr Myagi then they're good enough for me :)

Posted by Markoos | February 17, 2008 8:25 PM | Reply to this

Of course. They HAVE to appeal to their demograph. That's all it is.

Posted by KML | February 17, 2008 8:51 PM | Reply to this

oh yay there back woo! whos great idea was this? cough*shit*

Posted by nikio | February 18, 2008 10:29 AM | Reply to this

Just one question,,, WHY?

Posted by themattimus | February 18, 2008 5:16 PM | Reply to this

Does anyone know who is supporting Sum 41 this Saturday?

Posted by BITCH | February 20, 2008 3:59 PM | Reply to this

YAAAAYYY!!!! I was listenin to them before and missing them...now I dn't have to....kool!!!! xxxx

Posted by steph | February 21, 2008 4:31 PM | Reply to this

I doubt they will play download. i doubt they will even come to the uk. I asked Mike last year if they would and they just havent had any bookings over here. would be awsome if they played in the uk though, especialy download.

Posted by Ad | February 22, 2008 5:34 PM | Reply to this

wowza
AAF are good
they remind me a bit of New Found Glory
i dno why

Posted by kaonahiismystalker | February 23, 2008 6:24 PM | Reply to this

Too fucking right.

They praise Aiden and all these piles of crap out these days...then when a truly decent band reform...they just decide to poke a joke?

Why?!

ANTHOLOGY IS AN INCREDIBLE ALBUM!

Gah. Best of luck to the lads in AAF and let's hope they come here soon!

Posted by Kenny | February 26, 2008 1:25 AM | Reply to this

KOOLIESKOOLIESKOOLIES

Posted by klossanator | February 27, 2008 4:09 PM | Reply to this

I agree with Andymark, all those cunts in their emo hair cuts and faggy tight jeans can get lost, Disturbed have a lot to teach bands like that. I was really put off by Download, but now that COB have confirmed i might reconsider:P

Posted by Nikuya | March 2, 2008 9:01 PM | Reply to this

I didn`t know they split up, am I the only one who doesn`t know this? >.>

Posted by Tabby the Nut | March 4, 2008 7:22 PM | Reply to this

i loved alien ant farm, and i was so upset when terry and ty left, but i was completely overjoyed when i heard they'd reformed!

so many people take them as a joke band and a novelty, with their only basis being a couple of cheesy videos. well, three cheesy videos. and up in the attic/3rd draft was a bit of a slump...

but seriously, i think that they were one of the most creative rock bands of the last 10 (and a bit) years--songs like pink tea and attitude were well above most other bands of the time in terms of originality and musicianship, but they are still so underappreciated and derided.

i would be so pleased if they play at reading, it would give me a reason to go (if i could afford it) and believe me, there are a lot more than four people who are excited about their return.
for those of you who aren't...well i'll leave you to your aiden and fall out boy then :P

Posted by abbie | May 5, 2008 1:18 PM | Reply to this