Alien Ant Farm with Clockwork Hero

GENRE: Alternative, Rock, Nu Metal & Grunge

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Southern California's Alien Ant Farm was formed in Riverside, California, in 1996 by singer/songwriter Dryden Mitchell, guitarist Terry Corso, bassist Tye Zamora, and drummer Mike Cosgrove. All were bored with their day jobs and sought something else to break them from corporate norms. Music allowed them to express themselves freely, and a friendship was born.

Alien Ant Farm employs a freewheeling blend of nu-metal, post-grunge, and punk-pop that landed them mainstream success when their quirky, souped-up rendition of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" topped the Billboard Alternative Songs charts in 2001. The band continued to maintain a steady radio presence throughout the aughts, delivering a string of efforts like Anthology, truANT, Up In The Attic and , that owed more to alt-metal outliers than the work of many of their peers did. Side projects, personnel issues, and major-label chicanery prompted a long studio hiatus that ended with 2015's Always And Forever. Fans endured another long wait before the group served up their sixth long-player, 2024's ~mAntras~ .

In January 2026, after signing with Judge & Jury Records. Alien Ant Farm released "Actitud", a latin rendition of one of their earliest songs, "Attitude".

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Opener: Clockwork Hero

GENRE: Grunge, Hard Rock, Alternative Rock

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Clockwork Hero is a hard-hitting trio from Stockton, California, blending the raw edge of grunge with the weight of hard rock and the depth of alternative. Drawing inspiration from bands like Deftones, Alice in Chains, A Perfect Circle, Breaking Benjamin, and Chevelle, their music dives into the emotional highs and lows of relationships, delivered with powerful vocals, moody melodies, and crushing guitar riffs.

Fronted by Sam York (vocals, guitar), with Steve Strain on drums and backing vocals, Josh Clarke on guitar, and a custom-programmed bass rig affectionately dubbed “Laptop Laptop,” Clockwork Hero brings a unique energy both sonically and on stage. Their live shows are a contrast of intensity and humor—deep, heartfelt songs delivered with an occasionally off-the-wall stage presence that keeps crowds engaged and entertained.

In 2024, the band hit the road with Alien Ant Farm and shared stages with acts like Trapt and Smile Empty Soul, gaining momentum and a loyal following. With a high-energy live show and a growing catalog of emotionally charged songs, Clockwork Hero is setting its sights on broader touring opportunities in 2025 as a support act for national touring artists.

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Doors 7PM // Show 8PM

General Admission is standing room only.  Mezzanine is on the second floor, reserved and fully seated. For more information please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com