ALIEN ANT FARM Takes Aim At Liars, Manipulators And Toxic Relationships With New Single 'Gaslighter'

Multi-platinum rock band ALIEN ANT FARM has released a new single and official music video, "Gaslighter", via Judge & Jury Records. The track will appear on the band's new album and arrives as ALIEN ANT FARM prepares to take their latest music to audiences around the world, with upcoming tour dates including an appearance at Sick New World and performances across the U.K. and Ireland.

"Gaslighter" takes aim at the liars, manipulators, and toxic relationships that can leave lasting scars. ALIEN ANT FARM turns the subject matter into a powerful anthem that builds toward a hopeful resolution.

ALIEN ANT FARM vocalist Dryden Mitchell explains: "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!"

He adds: "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."

Adding another major dimension to the release, "Gaslighter" is set to be featured in "Stage Tour", the new rhythm-action game from RedOctane Games that brings a modern take on the guitar-driven music gaming experience. "Stage Tour" is scheduled for release December 10, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It launches with 90+ licensed songs spanning six decades, 180+ authentic Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer guitars to unlock, and 50+ selectable bandmates. Some of the already announced songs include tracks from METALLICA, SLIPKNOT, MEGADETH, GHOST, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, PARAMORE, MUSE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE ROLLING STONES, RADIOHEAD, STATIC-X and Avril Lavigne.

The inclusion of "Gaslighter" gives fans another way to experience ALIEN ANT FARM's latest track while placing the band alongside some of rock's most recognizable names in one of the year's most anticipated new music-focused games.

"Gaslighter" marks the latest collaboration between ALIEN ANT FARM and the Judge & Jury Records production team, which brings together an impressive lineup of rock producers and musicians, including Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, SKILLET, PAPA ROACH),Neil Sanderson of THREE DAYS GRACE, Mike Plotnikoff (VAN HALEN, AEROSMITH, BUCKCHERRY),and Joe Rickard (BREAKING BENJAMIN, STARSET, IN FLAMES).

The single arrives as ALIEN ANT FARM continues its return to the road, with the band set to bring their signature high-energy live show to audiences across the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. The tour includes an appearance at the highly anticipated Sick New World festival in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 24.

"Gaslighter" is available now on all streaming platforms via Judge & Jury Records.

ALIEN ANT FARM is a Southern California alt-rock band known for fusing heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and an unmistakable sense of personality. Since forming in Riverside in 1996, the band has carved out a unique place in rock history, first exploding on to the global stage with their breakout 2001 album "ANThology", which featured the hit single "Movies" and their era-defining cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal". That record would go on to be certified multi-platinum, and its 25th anniversary is just around the corner in 2026, a milestone that underscores the band's enduring impact on the genre.

Comprised of Dryden Mitchell (vocals),Terry Corso (guitar),Mike Cosgrove (drums) and Tim Peugh (bass),ALIEN ANT FARM continues to push forward creatively while embracing their legacy. Known for their genre-defying approach to alternative rock and blending elements of metal, punk, prog, and pop… they've built a reputation for experimentation, evolution, and explosive live shows that have taken them around the world.

Across six studio albums, including "TruANT" (2003),"Up In The Attic" (2006),"Always And Forever" (2015) and most recently "mAntras" (2024),the band has explored everything from introspective struggles to full-blown anthemic rock with both emotional depth and sonic variety. Their latest work reflects a band that has grown up without losing the spark that made them stand out in the first place.

Currently, ALIEN ANT FARM is writing new music and continuing to tour, reconnecting with longtime fans while winning over new ones with every performance. Nearly three decades into their career, the band remains as passionate and driven as ever proving that reinvention and staying power can go hand in hand.