Editing Alien Ant Farm (section)

===''Always and Forever'' and ''Mantras'' (2011–present)===
[[file:Alien Ant Farm Concert - U.S Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 2 July 2015 (18894895744).jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|Alien Ant Farm playing in 2015]]
The band's "ANTicipation" 2011 Tour took place across the continental U.S. from July to October 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://audioinkradio.com/2011/10/alien-ant-farm-executive-music-group-new-album |title=Alien Ant Farm sign with Executive Music Group, Plot New Album |last=Erickson |first=Annie |date=October 2011 |access-date=March 3, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20131115225404/http://audioinkradio.com/2011/10/alien-ant-farm-executive-music-group-new-album |archive-date=November 15, 2013 }}</ref> They also took part in the "[[Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert|Michael Forever Tribute Concert]]" which took place on October 8, 2011 in [[Cardiff, Wales]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/aug/12/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-lineup |title=Michael Jackson tribute concert lineup revealed |last=Micheals |first=Sean |date=August 12, 2011 |website=TheGuardian.com |access-date=March 3, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303225347/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/aug/12/michael-jackson-tribute-concert-lineup |archive-date=March 3, 2018 }}</ref> Alien Ant Farm started writing new material and in July 2012 started recording their fifth album, ''[[Always and Forever (Alien Ant Farm album)|Always and Forever]],'' at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago in July 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/notes/alien-ant-farm/alien-ant-farm-has-entered-groovemaster-studios-in-chicago-il-to-begin-work-on-t/414425261926448 |title=ALIEN ANT FARM has entered Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, IL to begin work on their fourth album |publisher=Facebook |access-date=February 1, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510001947/https://www.facebook.com/notes/alien-ant-farm/alien-ant-farm-has-entered-groovemaster-studios-in-chicago-il-to-begin-work-on-t/414425261926448 |archive-date=May 10, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/alienantfarm/posts/564551646896919|title=Alien Ant Farm - So the announcement is, we are working on...|website=facebook.com|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510001947/https://www.facebook.com/alienantfarm/posts/564551646896919|archive-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref> In March 2013 they set up a [[Crowdfunding|crowdfund]], using [[PledgeMusic]], to finance the album's release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/alienantfarm/updates/18678|title=The Time Has Come!|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924074520/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/alienantfarm/updates/18678|archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> The first single from ''Always and Forever'', "Let 'Em Know", was released in May 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/05/01/news/alien-ant-farm-streaming-new-song-let-em-know/|title=Alien Ant Farm Streaming New Song "Let 'Em Know"|website=Theprp.com|date=May 2013|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422082003/http://www.theprp.com/2013/05/01/news/alien-ant-farm-streaming-new-song-let-em-know/|archive-date=April 22, 2016}}</ref> Also in the summer of 2013, Alien Ant Farm participated in "The Big Night Out Tour", opening for [[Hoobastank]] and [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/06/03/hoobastank-alien-ant-farm-and-more-announce-big-night-out-tour/|title=Hoobastank, Alien Ant Farm And More Announce Big Night Out Tour|website=Under the Gun Review|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305141215/http://underthegunreview.net/2013/06/03/hoobastank-alien-ant-farm-and-more-announce-big-night-out-tour/|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref>

Zamora left the band for a second time in March 2014 and was replaced by Tim Peugh.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/events/gopensacola/music/2014/08/28/music-matters-alien-ant-farm-online/14766341/ |title=Music Matters: Alien Ant Farm lets it all out online |last=Smith |first=Michael |date=August 28, 2014 |access-date=March 3, 2018}}</ref> At the same time Michael Anaya joined as a touring member of the band, providing backing vocals, percussion, and keyboards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vinylmusichall.com/event/634255-alien-ant-farm-antarchy-in-pensacola/|title=Alien Ant Farm Presents The ANTarchy in the USA Tour|website=Vinyl Music Hall|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425132144/http://www.vinylmusichall.com/event/634255-alien-ant-farm-antarchy-in-pensacola/|archive-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> Another single, ''Homage'', was released in September 2014, followed a month later by ''E.P. Phone Home''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/alienantfarm/updates/43161|title=E.P. Phone Home|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021191946/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/alienantfarm/updates/43161|archive-date=October 21, 2016}}</ref> The album ''Always and Forever'' was released on February 24, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Alien-Ant-Farm-Always-And-Forever/release/6735522|title=Alien Ant Farm - Always And Forever|website=Discogs|date=February 24, 2015 |access-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812171913/https://www.discogs.com/Alien-Ant-Farm-Always-And-Forever/release/6735522|archive-date=August 12, 2016}}</ref>

On March 31, 2016, Alien Ant Farm announced on their official Facebook page that they were writing material for a new album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/alienantfarm/posts/1185835591435185?fref=nf|title=Alien Ant Farm - We Will Begin Writing A New Record... {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=April 22, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510001947/https://www.facebook.com/alienantfarm/posts/1185835591435185?fref=nf|archive-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref> On May 17, 2016, the band took part in the [[Make America Rock Again]] super tour throughout the summer and fall 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.makeamericarockagain.com/|title=MAKE AMERICA ROCK AGAIN! - Make America Rock Again!|website=Make America Rock Again!|language=en-US|access-date=September 22, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20160928053824/http://www.makeamericarockagain.com/|archive-date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> In addition, they announced a headlining tour where they intend to perform the album ''Anthology'' in its entirety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-14/alien-ant-farm-announce-uk-and-ireland-tour|title=Alien Ant Farm announce UK and Ireland tour|last=Munro|first=Scott|date=June 14, 2016|website=teamrock.com|language=en-GB|access-date=September 22, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923055937/http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-14/alien-ant-farm-announce-uk-and-ireland-tour|archive-date=September 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-11/alien-ant-farm-plan-anthology-anniversary-celebration |title=Alien Ant Farm plan Anthology anniversary celebration |last=Munro |first=Scott |date=June 11, 2016 |website=TeamRock.com |access-date=March 3, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613015554/http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-11/alien-ant-farm-plan-anthology-anniversary-celebration |archive-date=June 13, 2016 }}</ref> 

On October 26, 2016, guitarist Terry Corso assaulted a fan during a show in [[Chester]] because he mistakenly believed the fan threw urine at him. Corso pled guilty to assault and was ordered to pay a fine to the victim.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=2016-11-01 |title=Alien Ant Farm guitarist pleads guilty to assaulting fan in Chester |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/alien-ant-farm-guitarist-pleads-guilty-assaulting-fan-urine-thrown-band-1814306 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In early 2018, they toured the UK with Soil and [[Local H]], and then embarked on the "Gen-X Tour", alongside [[Buckcherry]], [[P.O.D.]], and [[Lit (band)|Lit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/alien-ant-farm-and-soil-have-announced-a-tour|title=Alien Ant Farm And Soil Have Announced A Tour|work=Rock Sound|author=Sayce, Rob|date=August 25, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/buckcherry-pod-lit-and-alien-ant-farm-announce-gen-x-tour/|title=Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm Announce Gen-X Tour|website=Loudwire|date=April 16, 2018 }}</ref> On May 8, 2020, they released a cover of the [[Wham!]] song "Everything She Wants".<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2020 |title=Alien Ant Farm Cover Wham!'s "Everything She Wants" |url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/05/10/listen-alien-ant-farm-cover-whams-everything-she-wants/ |website=Metal Sucks}}</ref> Released on February 17, 2021, they collaborated with [[Insane Clown Posse]] on the single "Afraid of Life" from the EP ''Yum Yum's Lure''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/insane_clown_posse_return_with_surprise_yum_yums_lure_ep/|title=ICP feat Alien Ant Farm "Afraid of Life"|website=exclaim}}</ref>

On December 30, 2022, Dryden Mitchell was charged with [[Battery (crime)|battery]] after an incident during the Alien Ant Farm concert at [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale's]] [[Broward Center for the Performing Arts]] on October 29. It is alleged that Mitchell grabbed the hand of a male audience member and forced his hand to touch his "genital area".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Tom |date=2023-01-05 |title=Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell charged with battery after pulling male fan's hand into his genitals |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/alien-ant-farm-frontman-dryden-mitchell-charged-with-battery-after-pulling-male-fans-hand-into-his-genitals-3374912 |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=2023-01-05 |title=Alien Ant Farm Singer Charged After Touching His Own Crotch With Fan's Hand |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/alien-ant-farm-singer-charged-battery-crotch-touch-fans-hand-1234656420/ |access-date=2023-01-05 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, the band played [[Sick New World]] and The 23rd Annual Gathering of the Juggalos. Their sixth album, titled ''[[Mantras (Alien Ant Farm album)|Mantras]]'', was released on April 26, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/alien-ant-farm-announces-first-album-in-nearly-a-decade | title=Alien Ant Farm Announces First Album in Nearly a Decade | date=January 19, 2024 }}</ref> The album's first single, "So Cold", was released on January 19.

In November 2024, Alien Ant Farm kicked [[CKY (band)|CKY]] off their joint European tour because CKY singer [[Chad I Ginsburg]] allegedly punched Dryden Mitchell in the face.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-09 |title=CKY kicked off Alien Ant Farm tour after singers get into physical altercation |url=https://consequence.net/2024/11/alien-ant-farm-cky-punch-tour/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Consequence |language=en}}</ref>