Tony Iommi on the Awkward Making of Black Sabbath's 13
In an interview with Planet Rock, Tony Iommi describes the recording of Black Sabbath's 2013 album 13 as awkward, citing Rick Rubin's communication with the band and a last-minute song request.
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Will Yip Opens Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia
After nearly two decades at Studio 4, the producer behind Turnstile, Title Fight and Circa Survive has built a four-room facility shaped by a key lesson from Rick Rubin: a great recording space is a house wired to sound incredible.
Rick Rubin Directs Eight-Part Jay-Z Documentary, September HBO and MUBI Debut
The series frames Jay-Z’s catalog through conversations with Rick Rubin, with episodes arriving weekly across HBO and MUBI starting September 19.
Rick Rubin Appears in Polymarket Ad, Soundtracked by Kanye West
The iconic producer maintains a meditative pose while a gambling platform trades on his aura—and Ye’s “Runaway.”
Finneas Points to the Johnny Cash Videos to Question Rick Rubin’s “I Know Nothing” Producer Myth
The producer and Billie Eilish collaborator offers a pragmatic read of Rubin’s studied vagueness — and why he might downplay his technical knowledge.
The Strokes Let Processed Vocals Anchor a Spacious Heartbreak on “Falling Out of Love”
The Strokes return with a ballad that treats Auto-Tune not as polish but as texture, framing emotional distance through restraint rather than release.
In 1991, a Band Called EMF Brought a New Order Fan Club Name to the Top of the US Charts
The Gloucestershire group’s debut single “Unbelievable” was meant as a scene-setter. It ended up a Billboard No. 1, reshaped by Rick Rubin’s hand.
The Strokes Confirm Seventh Album 'Reality Awaits' for June Release
The New York band will release their Rick Rubin-produced follow-up to 'The New Abnormal' this summer.