Alien Ant Farm’s live performance of "Smooth Criminal" remains their most iconic moment, evolving from a spontaneous warm-up riff to a global anthem of early 2000s nu-metal and pop-punk.
: Unlike Michael Jackson's electronic 80s production, the live version highlights a "lethal earworm" bass line and crunchy guitar riffs that often get the crowd "mental".
Known for its high-energy, "tight" delivery, the live rendition typically features: