Enemy: 'Arctics have lost their roots'

The Enemy have claimed that the Arctic Monkeys are losing touch with their roots.

Tom Clarke's band said that they didn't approve of the Arctics dressing up as clowns in their 'Fluorescent Adolescent' video and putting on country gent outfits for the Brit Awards.

Writing in the Daily Star, they said: "Arctic Monkeys have lost it a bit since they started wearing fancy dress.

"Their first vid, for 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', is one of the best ever. It’s a bunch of working class lads belting out a tune they’re passionate about.

"But now they’re turning up to things dressed as clowns and English country gents, it’s as if they’ve forgotten where they came from. Klaxons can get away with dressing up in weird costumes because it fits with their music."

It is not the first time The Enemy have complained about Alex Turner's band. Earlier this year they moaned about all the awards they had won, while Tom Clarke said in January he thought the Arctics' second album Favourite Worst Nightmare was "dull".

However, the band denied speculation that that they are envious of the Arctics' mainstream success.

The group commented: "We’ve been accused of being jealous of Arctics, but we have massive, massive respect for them.

"Their first album was amazing. However, their second is boring. It’s a let-down. And there’s no need to dress like clowns."