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The band originally experimented with various covers, including songs by and Sade , but found that "Smooth Criminal" naturally suited a rock style.

While they obtained a mechanical license for the audio recording, they personally asked Michael Jackson for permission to create the music video, which he granted.

In 2001, achieved global fame with their high-energy nu-metal cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal." The track remains one of the most iconic rock covers of the early 2000s, praised for its unique reinterpretation and playful music video. Origins and Permission

Jackson reportedly liked the cover, finding it humorous and a respectful tribute rather than a parody. The Music Video