when Michael Jackson himself says he likes your cover better than his you know you've done well

AAF sent this video to Michael Jackson for approval before they released it. He liked it all but the kid dancing with the mask on. So they remade the part with the kid dancing without the mask and sent it back to him. He ended up liking the mask better.

I wanna party with that bassist. This video amazes me every time i see it.

That's a tribute song. One of the best in any genre of music. Also, so much of Michael's signature stuff was inserted into the clip. dancing, the yell with grabbing himself, moonwalking, the lean, high-pitched cries, the Thriller...

Took my son to see Papa Roach and AAF was the opening act. It blew me away. I grew up during the Jackson 5 and MJ's solo career. AAF honored Michael so much for their cover. If you ever seen MJ's videos, you might notice all of the nods during this video to the King of Pop.

AAF were huge pop fans, and fans of MJ. They just happened to play a harder style of music. This was a total tribute to MJ, as I'm sure others have said. Great cover.

Listen to In Bloom by Nirvana, Crazy Train and Bark at the moon by Ozzy Osborne, Faint by Linkin Park, and Everlong by Foo Fighters.

Thought he reached for a bottle of jack lol for a second lol

Actual this band was big Micheal Jackson fan. They absolutely loved him and his songs and played them. After their band started to grow its fan base they realized that (after doing Smooth Criminal cover) there fan base loved Micheal too.

I am a fan of weird cross genre covers. Rock songs done as country songs, metal songs done as bluegrass, alternative rock done as post modern jazz. It's all fun, it's all good

Practically every bit of this video is a tribute to MJ. There is a MJ reference in every scene...some subtle, some blatant, some a mix of both. Dunno how many times I've watched this one, but it seems I spot something new every time (caught the drummer with a glove on towards the end this time, dunno how I missed it before, lol).

Yup, this is a cover of Michael Jackson If you really look, you'll see a ton of references to Michael Jackson, such as the drummer wearing a white glove on his right hand and a number of other things

I call this one a tribute more than a cover. It's so good and pays homage. Love it. They are rock. :)

Watching him come to the realization that it was a Michael Jackson cover was hilarious.

Very rarely do you find a cover better and cooler than the original. Here's that rare moment. 😎

If I remember reading correctly, Michael Jackson actually got ahold of them and thoroughly enjoyed this version.

They paid great homage to mj on this one. Between not really changing the song and putting so many mj references in the video. I’m sure mj was proud of this

Basically it was a love letter from the band to Michael Jackson celebrating his music. If you're familiar with the Michael Jackson videos there are so many references to those in this it's awesome.

They grew up on Michael Jackson like anyone who was born in the 70’s or 80’s ,MJ holds a special place in my heart because I was named after him for the wishes of my oldest sister who died 3 months before I was born

It's a cover song, and a damn good one at that. That's how covers work. It's not cheating. lol They pay homage to MJ all throughout the video as well.

Brain Stew/Jaded by Green Day, or literally anything by Green Day (pre-2010s)

This was my FAVORITE song back in the day in early 2000s! Back when lol linkin park and system of a down were at their highest peak career wise! It's seriously SO underrated. And MJ actually gave them the green light to remix his smooth criminal song! So they had the King of Pop's blessing! 🙏

Such a good cover! Love watching your reactions!

I am curious if you caught all the M Jackson visual references throughout the video? I assume you did?? The lighted sidewalk, the pet monkey, facemask, silver glove chair, forward lean, crotch grab, the scream, wolf head, up blowing smoke, and on and on.

Good reaction. Sucks we'll never have more MJ music. They didn't turn it into a rock song, it was already a rock song ;)

Long story but worth it. When Attack of the Clones came out my father in law flew in from NY to take us. The scene where Anakin gets thrown from beast on Naboo and Padme asks "Annie are you ok?" My FIL leans over and sings this song in my ear. I lost it. 20 yrs later I cannot hear this song without thinking about it. Love from Knoxville TN

“Oh that was quick”. Had me rolling

They did a song called These Days, in the video they crashed the BET award red carpet, it's worth a watch.

Listen to "Run to the Hill by Iron Maiden" great range of vocals

Bro u gotta listen to the scorpions, listen to rock h like a hurricane or no one like you. Both equally great, listen to both back to back cos they are so f-ing GOOD!

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." Oscar Wilde.

I gotta say, seeing all these people just find this cover kinda makes me feel old due to it being EVERYWHERE when it came out.

It's make me feel so old when songs have reaction videos by kids that weren't even born or were too young to remember when it first came out like this literally feels like 2 minutes ago to me 😭

This are my first listen to this group aswell so LFR jojo thanks for the introduction 👍🏻

This is a jam I grew up with lol. This song prompted me to buy the album this came with - and was not disappointed.

Yes!! One of my favorites!! That bass player is a funny guy but damn good on the bass. They have some killer songs.

You have a better break down of this cover than most grown people. Respect man.

Omg it’s crazy, when this came out I remember thinking how unique and quirky the surgical mask was. I forgot all about it when I watched in 2023 and it look completely normal…until I remembered it came out in 2001 lmfao so surreal

Love your reactions

The video itself is a total homage to Michaels Jackson and his videos. They take a little element out of Michael Jackson's videos and put it all in this music video

How is it you haven't done Aerosmith Walk this Way with RUN DMC?

My personal favorite part of this video was the chimp. I remember Bubbles, Michael's chimp he had back in the day.

I love how when they walk on the sidewalk it glows just like the stuff micheal touches in billie jean

Have always loved this version! You should also try “Movies”.

Please do either “I remember you” or “Youth gone wild” by skid row, I’m gonna do this on every video until you do .-.

Great review brother!

GUNS N ROSES - DONT DAMN ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have always loved this cover. Loved the original. Still do, both. The MJ easter eggs in the video are fantastic!

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

This is my favourite song of all time, maybe the era it came out in, I dunno but out every song I will ever hear in my life THIS is my most favourite one of all time

Awesome song glad you got turned on to it!!!

Imho, if you’re going to do a fast-paced/rock-vibe cover of a Michael Jackson song, this is how you do it!🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

Loved it.😄😄❤️

This drooped 2009, I was 14 and this Cover was everywhere.

I loved me some AAF back in HS. I think, especially back in the day, this was classified as "Alternative" but the simpler answer is to say "Rock" using the very wide brush that paints with. Keep in mind though, this is a cover of MJ's version, so it could even have a secondary "Pop" label too. If you're interested in more from the band, I would recommend "Movie" and "Summer" from the same album as this. [Athology] as a whole was a really solid set of songs.

That's the mark of a good song it can be slotted into different genres with little tweaks.

The amount of references to MJs music vids was mind blowing!

So many references to so many MJ vids and life in this, they truly paid homage with this video and cover.

The drummer is a good friend of MJ's drummer. MJ said it's cool. He actually liked their version.

They did this song justice! This is the one on my playlist!

Hi, JoJo :) I don't know if you have a Hot Topic store in your local mall, but they play music like this in there... 90s-2000s alternative punk metal. There's a series if albums starting with "Punk Goes" that is filled with covers like this... classic rock, metal, pop, r&b, you name it. And some of them are really good covers.

Nazareth - Hair of the Dog is a classic song you really need to listen to, the whole album rocks

Just a different genre paying homage to a legend. RIP MJ

The tune bops. from day one. Can't hide it. AAF (Pop, Punk) recognized, that and MJ himself is said to have blessed this treatment. Sidenote: This is literally the ONLY AAF song that i fw, iibh.

This was pure tribute the king.

Props to them. Making MJ proud.

Though covers mean respect this was a total homage to Michael and his impact on music.

Michael Jackson really enjoyed this cover, he loved it

Underrated band. Tons of good music.

Here's some Australian Rock bands, choose any man, us Aussies have some bangers that are just as good as American stuff Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh or Cheap Wine Ian Moss - Tuckers Daughter Midnight Oil - Beds are Burning or Blue Sky Mine INXS - Need You Tonight or Don't Change Hoodoo Gurus - What's My Scene Paul Kelly - To Her Door Richard Clapton - Girls on the Avenue

There are so many easter eggs and nods to MJ's fan base and videos. In clouding BUBBLES. It is a great remake. MJ like the song so much, he gave them permission before release. Then they wanted to do a video for it. Because of the song, he m let them do what ever they wanted for the video.

Alien Ant Farm also sings a song called Movies...its good

This video is a homage to the phenomenal Michael Jackson....you can see all the Easter eggs in this video. As others have said, MJ loved the rendition and approved of the video.

MJ freed Art, for all of humanity. SWYW.

If you liked this, you should check out Fall Out Boy’s cover of MJ’s “Beat It”.

MJ himself heard their cover and gave them the green light for the release! They're just paying homage to a great in the music industry bro.

I'm pretty sure that this was always a rock song!? M.J. was definitely on the Rock side of Pop; especially at this point in his career. Eddie Van Halen played for him on, "Beat It"! "Dirty Diana","Black or White","Bad": all Rock songs!

I'm with you man....

David Garrett - ‘smooth criminal’, it will blow your mind🤯

Yo. This song was my freshman year of high school. Big feels. 🤙🏻

Little man was in his bag though with them moves

That kid was dancing in front of the Jackson house where Micheal grew up.

I just discovered your channel. Here are my recommendations / wishes for further reacts: Culture Beat - Mr. Vain Snap - Rhythm is a dancer Alanis Morisette - Ironic Marky Mark - Good Vibrations Nena - 99 Red Balloons Shakespeare Sisters - Stay Metallica - Enter Sandman Scorpions - Wind of Change Phil Collins - Another Day in Paradise Scatman John - Scatman and if you also want to like electronical music: U96 - Das Boot Robert Miles - Children Greetings from Germany.

So, so many things in this video was Michael Jackson. You need to watch it again and keep your eyes open. The kid dancing with the mask on, the light up sidewalk, the chimp, the werewolf mask, the standing lean, just to name a few.

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction too!!!!

This band is still so underrated it's not even funny. They were a crazy good band.

I remember seeing them in concert and they're really good live. The bass player fell off stage haha

Good job, Tnx!!!

Check out Alien Ant Farm's song Courage.. I first discovered it on a snowboarding video game's soundtrack. It's sooooo good!

Agreed Master of Puppets is stellar!!

If you like metal, check out In This Moment,'s "Whore", "Big Bad Wolf", "As Above So Below" several others. They are amazing. You may also want to check out Slipknot's "Yen".

Hahaha. Yes bro. It's a cover. A good one, a funny one.

REFERENCES TO MICHAEL JACKSON ANYWHERE IN THIS VIDEO!

Alien Ant Farm are considered a one hit wonder because of this cover. but they have songs that hold up in their own right. you should check out "Movies," "Glow," "Attitude," and "Around the block."

AAF slayed that cover

Imitation is the greatest form od flattery. 😊

Welcome to the world of Rock covers! Check out "Our Last Night" on youtube they do amazing covers of many popular songs

How about some Hot Aktion Cop? "Fever for the Flava"? ..... Nice bottle btw!

I remember I told my sister that Michael Jackson originally wrote this song, she didn't believe me. When I showed her MJ's video her mind was blown.

Vh1 said the original name of this song wasAl Capone .! Bothversions are awesome ...