Southern California alt-rock icons Alien Ant Farm have officially signed with Judge & Jury Records, the label and production house helmed by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Seether, Skillet, Of Mice & Men) and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace. The partnership marks a major new chapter for the band, whose creative energy and enduring influence continue to define modern alternative rock.
For Benson and Sanderson, the collaboration represents the merging of legacy and forward motion. Both producers praised the band’s originality and frontman Dryden Mitchell’s distinctive voice, calling the group one of the most unique and hard-working acts in the genre. Alien Ant Farm, in turn, expressed excitement over the signing — describing it as both a long-awaited alignment and an opportunity to create something powerful with two of modern rock’s most respected architects.
Formed in Riverside, California in 1996, Alien Ant Farm rose to international fame with their 2001 album ANThology, which spawned the hits “Movies” and their iconic, high-energy cover of “Smooth Criminal.” The record became a multi-platinum success and cemented the band as one of the defining forces of the early 2000s alt-rock explosion. With its 25th anniversary approaching in 2026, the group now looks ahead to their next evolution while honoring the sound that made them household names.
Across six studio albums — including TruANT (2003), Up in the Attic (2006), Always and Forever (2015), and mAntras (2024) — Alien Ant Farm has continually redefined what it means to blend melody with muscle. Their sound spans punk aggression, metal precision, and pop accessibility, all anchored by the band’s trademark sense of humor and restless creativity.
Now, with new music in the works under Judge & Jury’s guidance, Alien Ant Farm are poised for another breakthrough. After nearly three decades together, Dryden Mitchell, Terry Corso, Mike Cosgrove, and Tim Peugh are proving that staying power isn’t just about survival — it’s about evolution, passion, and the refusal to play it safe.
Revisit the visit for “Storms Over” below: