To Combat Hackers, ’30 Seconds To Mars’ — Allegedly — Built Secret Studio

Doing the interview rounds for the new album “America,” Jared Leto of 30 Seconds To Mars told a reporter — the band had a foolproof plan to combat music piracy.  From the Capital Journal of South Dakota:

Jared has revealed how the band have ensured that their music hasn’t leaked.  He said: “We call it The International Centre for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Sound. It’s like Fight Club, the first rule is we never talk about it.”

Nice movie reference there, Jared.

So do I take him at his word that the band built a super secret lair?  One that was locked-down, disconnected, trunked, secured, shielded, and protected by LifeLock™️?  I’ve always enjoyed hearing Jared tell a story, and I’ll have to hear the inflection in his voice to know if he was for real or not.🤔

What was ABSOLUTELY for real?  Jared stopping by the top of Willis Tower this past week and treating some 101WKQX listeners to a surprise and private performance.  To paraphrase my friend Lauren, always answer the phone.  You never know if it is us — [eric]