Swedish House Mafia Vs. Knife Party - Antidote May 2026

"Antidote" is a high-energy collaboration between the Swedish house supergroup and the Australian electronic duo Knife Party , released on December 16, 2011.

It was written by the members of both groups—Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Rob Swire, and Gareth McGrillen—alongside Klas Åhlund and Adam Baptiste. Music Video Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party - Antidote

The track was a major hit in the EDM scene, known for blending Swedish House Mafia's anthemic progressive house style with Knife Party's aggressive, dubstep-influenced electro house. It was featured on Swedish House Mafia’s second compilation album, Until Now . Release and Physical Media It was featured on Swedish House Mafia’s second

A harder-hitting version that leans more into the "knife-edged" electro sound. Because of its graphic violence, two versions were

The song is famous for its , which depicted a high-stakes heist and shootout in a Japanese underground setting. Because of its graphic violence, two versions were released: a standard edit and an unfiltered "explicit" version . Notable Versions and Remixes

A popular alternative version released in early 2012.

The single was released as a digital download and a CDr promo in the UK, often presented with a blue-tinted disc and a wraparound paper sleeve featuring the artwork.