As they prepare to head over to the UK for a whole host of special shows, Alien Ant Farm have unveiled a new track that feels as quintessential as it gets.
Titled ‘Gaslighter’, it feels like a homage to where they have been in the past as much as to who they are today. Bristling with grooving riffs and soaring harmonies, clashing together in perfect harmony, the band sound as fresh and ferocious as they did 25 years ago.
Vocalist Dryden Mitchell had this to say about it:
“With hints of Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine, we wrote a razor-edged gem that calls out the liars and manipulators in our lives. Do the ones we love the most end up burning us all in the end? This anthem rocks steadily and races toward a hopeful resolution. Light the fuses and burn all the liars!”
“The song initially started out as a play on words, about how liars always speak in code. Native American service members who used their traditional tribal languages to send secret, unbreakable tactical messages during World War I and World War II. I found that interesting. And getting information from a lying loved one almost felt like this. Then Howard really liked “Gaslighter” over “Code Talker.” Str8 to the point. I went back in and honed the lyric to cut to the quick and hopefully reach as many people as possible, as I’m sure everyone has dealt with a gaslighter. Telling you you’re crazy, when you know the truth.”
Alien Ant Farm are set to hit up the UK and Ireland later this month, supporting Skindred on some massive shows as well as a few headline shows of their own celebrating 25 years of their classic album ‘ANThology’.
Dryden had this to say about the run:
“This will be our 2nd go-around with Skindred. The first was Germany. We’re so excited to bring this pairing to the UK, our favourite stomping grounds for years. Skindred brings such good energy vibes; we can’t wait to contribute to some absolutely memorable nights!!!”
Here are the dates:
OCTOBER
30 – BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy (with Skindred, Orgy and Spineshank)
31 – LONDON Alexandra Palace (With Skindred, Orgy and Spineshank)
NOVEMBER
01 – BRISTOL Electric ( Headline show with Orgy, Spineshank and South of Salem)
03 – LEEDS Stylus (Headline show)
04 – EDINBURGH Liquid Room
06 – DUBLIN 3Olympia Theatre (with Skindred)
07 – BELFAST The Telegraph Building (with Skindred)
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