Foo Fighters cranked up the volume in 1997 with “Monkey Wrench,” a fast and fiery jolt of punk-infused rock. Written by Dave Grohl after a breakup, the song channels frustration into catharsis with rapid guitar riffs and Grohl’s voice veering from melodic to full-throated scream. Its playful music video, showing the band causing chaos in an apartment building, matched the high-octane spirit. “Monkey Wrench” quickly became a fan favorite and a mainstay on rock radio, proof that the Foos could make anger sound anthemic and fun all at once.
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