{"id":1031,"date":"2011-10-16T11:41:04","date_gmt":"2011-10-16T11:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2011\/10\/16\/alien-ant-farm-signs-new-label-deal-with-executive-music-group-first-new-album-since-2006-with-the-original-line-up-set-for-release-spring-2012\/"},"modified":"2011-10-16T11:41:04","modified_gmt":"2011-10-16T11:41:04","slug":"alien-ant-farm-signs-new-label-deal-with-executive-music-group-first-new-album-since-2006-with-the-original-line-up-set-for-release-spring-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2011\/10\/16\/alien-ant-farm-signs-new-label-deal-with-executive-music-group-first-new-album-since-2006-with-the-original-line-up-set-for-release-spring-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"ALIEN ANT FARM SIGNS NEW LABEL DEAL WITH EXECUTIVE MUSIC GROUP; FIRST NEW ALBUM SINCE 2006 WITH THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP SET FOR RELEASE SPRING 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"


ALIEN ANT FARM
SIGNS NEW LABEL DEAL WITH EXECUTIVE MUSIC GROUP;<\/p>\n

FIRST NEW ALBUM SINCE 2006
WITH THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP
SET FOR RELEASE SPRING 2012
October 4, 2011 — ALIEN ANT FARM is proud to announce their new deal with the Executive Music Group label via Fontana\/Universal. The original line-up–Dryden Mitchell (lead vocals), Mike Cosgrove (drums), Terry Corso (guitar), Tye Zamora (bass)–will start to work on their fourth album in November and is looking to release it Spring 2012. It\u2019ll be their first release since 2006’s UP IN THE ATTIC, which spawned the hit single \u201cForgive And Forget,\u201d and the first with the original line-up since 2003. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pretty excited for the year to come,\u201d declares guitarist Terry Corso. \u201cWe just came off of a three-month tour in the U.S. that made us realize that with the original line-up back together, we have fire and hunger again. That being said, we can hardly wait to hit the studio and start putting a new record together. We\u2019ve been writing on and off for the past year and have a really good pile of new material. Basically the goal is to write another pile. With a fresh new collection, we hope to get our core fans excited, as well as turn some brand new listeners on to the ALIEN ANT FARM sound and show the world we have a lot more to offer than the average rock band.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe timing of ALIEN ANT FARM signing to Executive Music Group is priceless,\u201d said EMG President Jacob Capricciuolo. \u201cDuring a time where EMG is exploding and our philosophy is to \u2018hustle,\u2019 I feel together success is imminent. I couldn\u2019t be more proud of their work ethic and their willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful.\u201d As EMG Vice President Jimmy Swan continues: “For 10 years, I have used ALIEN ANT FARM’s \u2018Smooth Criminal\u2019 to show all my bands the perfect example of how to cover a song. Being a huge fan of the band, it is an honor to be able to work with them. Having the original members back in the line up will give the fans what they have been waiting for.\u201d <\/p>\n

This week they\u2019re traveling to the U.K. to participate in the \u201cMichael Forever Tribute\u201d on October 8 along with Black Eyed Peas, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aquilera, Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson and others. The band will be performing two Michael Jackson songs, including their smash hit #1 single, a remake of \u201cSmooth Criminal.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a part of the Michael Jackson tribute is an incredible honor for ALIEN ANT FARM,\u201d proclaims singer Dryden Mitchell. \u201cI love the idea that we will be the only rock band there. Michael just won’t stop providing HUGE platforms for us to get noticed! My first concert was Michael Jackson on his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium when I was 10 years old. Fast forward to all that he has done for my life. Simply amazing when I take a step back and try to take it all in. I LOVE THE MAN! Incredible to say the least.\u201d<\/p>\n

ALIEN ANT FARM recently wrapped up their 60-date U.S. \u201cANTicipation Tour,\u201d which had the band performing in front of capacity crowds at every stop. It was their first headlining tour\u2014on their own new bus–since the fatal 2002 bus crash that killed the band\u2019s driver and left singer Dryden Mitchell with a broken vertebrae. Lots more touring is already on tap for 2012. As Dryden proclaims, \u201cIn 2012, if them pesky Mayans are wrong…a bus load of touring to support a brand new stellar record. Naked hugs for all who come out.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Southern California band started their music career in 2001 with ANThology, which was released on Papa Roach\u2019s New Noize imprint on DreamWorks Records. Thanks to the #1 single, \u201cSmooth Criminal,\u201d the album reached double-Platinum status. 2003\u2019s truANT, produced by Stone Temple Pilots\u2019 Dean and Robert DeLeo, cracked the Top 25 and \u201cGlow\u201d hit #1 on charts outside the U.S. despite the imminent folding of its record label. The band has toured all over the world with Linkin Park, Metallica, 311, and Papa Roach, and has sold over 3.5 million records worldwide. <\/p>\n

More details about the new album and forthcoming tour plans will be announced in the coming months.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE MUSIC GROUP (EMG):
Formed in 2004 by Jacob Capricciuolo and managed in conjunction with Jimmy Swan, Executive Music Group (EMG) is an innovative music entertainment company based in Dallas\/Fort Worth, TX. EMG does not abide by traditional industry standards, but instead combines the strength of multiple promo teams to tailor fit artist campaigns and develop accordingly. Breaking two Billboard #1 history records, EMG is equipped with a team strong in strategy, integrity, and reality to break the mold of yesterday, create the new foundation for tomorrow, while being relevant to the industry of today.<\/p>\n

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www.twitter.com\/alienantfarm
www.myspace.com\/alienantfarm
www.ExecutiveMusic.com<\/p>\n

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