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 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'll be their first release since 2006's UP IN THE ATTIC, which spawned the hit single "Forgive And Forget," and the first with the original line-up since 2003. "We are pretty excited for the year to come," declares guitarist Terry Corso. "We 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've 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." "The timing of ALIEN ANT FARM signing to Executive Music Group is priceless," said EMG President Jacob Capricciuolo. "During a time where EMG is exploding and our philosophy is to 'hustle,' I feel together success is imminent. I couldn't be more proud of their work ethic and their willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful." As EMG Vice President Jimmy Swan continues: "For 10 years, I have used ALIEN ANT FARM's 'Smooth Criminal' 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." This week they're traveling to the U.K. to participate in the "Michael Forever Tribute" 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 "Smooth Criminal." "Being a part of the Michael Jackson tribute is an incredible honor for ALIEN ANT FARM," proclaims singer Dryden Mitchell. "I 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." ALIEN ANT FARM recently wrapped up their 60-date U.S. "ANTicipation Tour," which had the band performing in front of capacity crowds at every stop. It was their first headlining tour—on their own new bus--since the fatal 2002 bus crash that killed the band's driver and left singer Dryden Mitchell with a broken vertebrae. Lots more touring is already on tap for 2012. As Dryden proclaims, "In 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." The Southern California band started their music career in 2001 with ANThology, which was released on Papa Roach's New Noize imprint on DreamWorks Records. Thanks to the #1 single, "Smooth Criminal," the album reached double-Platinum status. 2003's truANT, produced by Stone Temple Pilots' Dean and Robert DeLeo, cracked the Top 25 and "Glow" 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. More details about the new album and forthcoming tour plans will be announced in the coming months. 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. www.alienantfarm.com www.facebook.com/alienantfarmband www.twitter.com/alienantfarm www.youtube.com/alienantfarmvideo www.myspace.com/alienantfarm www.ExecutiveMusic.com ### THE DIRTY HEADS' CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH GYM CLASS HEROES STARTS TODAY IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL October 12, 2011 – Today's the day: the co-headlining tour with THE DIRTY HEADS and Gym Class Heroes kicks off in St. Petersburg, FL at Jannus Live! and runs through November 19 in Anaheim, CA at the House of Blues. The Southern California band is heading out on tour, once again, in support of their ANY PORT IN A STORM debut album, which has recently spawned the new single, "Believe." THE DIRTY HEADS--Dustin Bushnell (vocals/guitar), Jared Watson (vocals), Jon Olazabal (percussion), Matt Ochoa (drums), David Foral (bass)—recently performed the song on FUEL TV's "The Daily Habit," which can be seen here: http://bit.ly/pLAbOd. A live video of the song can be seen on their official YouTube page here: http://bit.ly/nXtUeK. In addition to general tickets that are currently on sale, THE DIRTY HEADS is offering their fans a VIP "Believe" Meet & Greet Package, which includes one General Admission ticket, one Meet & Greet with the band, one signed poster, one T-shirt and one Commemorative VIP Laminate. Details can be found on the band's website at www.dirtyheads.com. THE DIRTY HEADS were called one of Rolling Stone's "Best New Bands of 2010." Their debut single, "Lay Me Down," spent 11 weeks at #1 on Billboard's "Alternative Songs" chart, holding the record for the longest reign at #1 for an indie label and remained in the chart's history. It remained in the Top 12 for another 39 weeks after that. And the song has been heard over 250,000 times on radio stations across the U.S. THE DIRTY HEADS has been heard in numerous TV shows and movies including "Horrible Bosses," "Surf's Up," "Shark," Surfer Dude," "Blue Crush 2" and "Rob Drydeck's 'Fantasy Factory.'" They've also been featured in "The SIMS" and "Tap Tap Revenge" video games. Since the release on the Executive Music Group label via Fontana/Universal, their debut album, ANY PORT IN A STORM, has sold nearly 200,000 copies nationwide. Produced by Steve Fox and Stan Frazier, and mixed by Beastie Boys' producer Mario C., the album features one of the last recorded performances by legendary Beatles collaborator Billy Preston. Check out THE DIRTY HEADS and Gym Class Heroes at any of the following stops: DATE CITY VENUE Co-headlining with Gym Class Heroes: Wed 10/12 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live! Thu 10/13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution Fri 10/14 Orlando, FL House of Blues Sat 10/15 Pensacola, FL DeLuna Fest Sun 10/16 Atlanta, GA Masquerade Music Park Tue 10/18 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte Wed 10/19 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live Thu 10/20 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory Fri 10/21 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom 4570 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 320 • Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 • Phone 818 990 6876 • Amanda@abc-pr.com Sun 10/23 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance (TDH only headline show) Mon 10/24 Boston, MA House of Blues Tue 10/25 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights Wed 10/26 Huntington, NY The Paramount Theatre (TDH only headline show) Fri 10/28 Toronto, ONT. Kool Haus Sat 10/29 East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University Sun 10/30 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre Mon 10/31 Cleveland, OH House of Blues Tue 11/1 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall Wed 11/2 Chicago, IL House of Blues Fri 11/4 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Sat 11/5 Columbia, MO The Blue Note Sun 11/6 Kansas City, MO Midland Theatre Tue 11/8 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre Wed 11/9 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex/Rockwell Thu 11/10 Boise, ID Knitting Factory Fri 11/11 Seattle, WA The Showbox SoDo Sat 11/12 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre Mon 11/14 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom Tue 11/15 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brew (TDH only headline show) Wed 11/16 San Diego, CA House of Blues Thu 11/17 Tempe, AZ Marquee (TDH only headline show) Fri 11/18 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues Sat 11/19 Anaheim, CA The Grove Sat 12/31 Washington, DC Washington Hilton (The Downtown Countdown with Third Eye Blind) 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. www.dirtyheads.com www.facebook.com/DirtyHeads www.myspace.com/dirtyheads www.twitter.com/dirtyheads www.youtube.com/dirtyheads www.ExecutiveMusic.com ###