35 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Stakes His Claim With ‘Yankee Rose’
The ’80s were a weird time for patriotic pop, protest songs and nuanced commentary on America that fell somewhere between pop and protest. The decade…
Serj Tankian Releases Epic 24-Minute Piano Concerto
Serj Tankian has released a new piece of audio experimentation in the form of a 24-minute piano concerto. The epic piece comes with an official…
Steve Hackett Expected Genesis to Fire Him After First Show
Guitarist Steve Hackett says his first performance with Genesis was a “disaster,” partly because Phil Collins was inebriated. He expected to be fired immediately afterward….
Beware Smokescreen Trolling, Trump Followers’ Favorite Tactic
Earlier this week, on Flag Day, Senator Ted Cruz tweeted a video in which he gazed at Old Glory and recited the Pledge of Allegiance….
The Sex Lives of Superheroes
The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter. A funny…
A New Tool Wants to Save Open Source from Supply Chain Hacks
Russia’s historically destructive NotPetya malware attack and its more recent SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign have something in common besides the Kremlin: They’re both real-world examples of…
Sammy Hagar + Michael Anthony Launch Van Hagar Social Media Sites
Former Van Halen members and current Sammy Hagar & The Circle rockers Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have jointly launched an archival social media destination…
45 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Go Rockabilly With ‘Candy Store Rock’
Jimmy Page called it a “fun” homage to their rockabilly roots. Robert Plant reportedly described it as “far beyond the realms of pop, jazz or anything.” Rolling Stone‘s…
Why Alex Lifeson Got Kicked Out of a Music Store Every Week
Alex Lifeson used to haunt his local music store, coveting a Gibson guitar that he couldn’t afford. Long before he found fame with Rush, he…
How to Keep Your Workout Routine Into Old Age
Staying active into your later years is crucial for your health. The recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity for healthy adults over 65 can keep…