It's official: Rick Rubin to produce next Metallica record. - GoFuckYourself.com

Gouge · 02-16-2006, 09:18 PM

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first hinted on Jan. 6 and then again on Jan. 27, METALLICA have finally confirmed that they are working with producer Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, AUDIOSLAVE, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT) on their new studio album.

In a posting on their official web site, METALLICA write, "We just wanted to let our friends know that we have been jamming, writing, just plain messing around and having fun in the studio for the last few weeks.

"Oh, and by the way, this up-and-coming producer guy named Rick something-or-other has been coming by the studio every now and again to listen to some of our new stuff and throw his two/three cents in.

"Since this Rick dude is new to all of this, we thought it would be a nice gesture to help break him into the music business by asking him to produce our next record. We're very happy he said yes! In other words, we are psyched to share with you that Rick Rubin is producing the next METALLICA album! FUCK YEAH!"

Check out pictures of METALLICA and Rick Rubin in the band's rehearsal/recording studio at Metallica.com.

It was as far back as last October that the first rumblings of a METALLICA/Rubin collaboration reached BLABBERMOUTH.NET, and the rumors have been gaining strength ever since. Adding fuel to these reports was the fact that longtime METALLICA producer Bob Rock is scheduled to spend a good portion of 2006 working on the new CD from MÖTLEY CRÜE, which is expected to surface sometime next year.

In a September 2005 interview with the METALLICA fan club magazine So What!, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked point-blank if Bob Rock's name had been discused for the group's next album.

"I would say that Bob Rock will always be our producer," Ulrich replied. "You know it's almost like default. It's not whether he should produce, it's more whether he shouldn't produce it. So I would expect Bob Rock to produce it unless he's not interested."

In the same interview, Ulrich spoke highly of the most recent albums by SLIPKNOT and SYSTEM OF A DOWN ? both of which were produced by Rubin ? citing them as particularly inspiring in terms of making him "look forward to paying a little more attention to the sonics" next time around.

METALLICA officially began the songwriting process for their new album late last year and are expected to spend the next few months compiling ideas before entering the final recording stage. A late 2006/early 2007 release via Warner Bros. is expected.

jonesy · 02-16-2006, 09:24 PM

hmmm... id love to be a fly on the wall during those sessions.

Spunky · 02-16-2006, 10:03 PM

Does anybody really care anymore..they sorta fazed out

Daruma · 02-16-2006, 10:06 PM

he will give them a good bitch slapping - i hope

CybermedAndy · 02-16-2006, 10:08 PM

Rick Rubin is a master producer

Metallica I gave up on years ago

StickyGreen · 02-16-2006, 10:08 PM

didn't rick rubin make the beat for jay-z's 99 problems?

Jace · 02-16-2006, 10:09 PM

rick rubin is the shit, metallica is faded out

Jace · 02-16-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by StickyGreen

didn't rick rubin make the beat for jay-z's 99 problems?

sure did, here he is in the video

aico · 02-16-2006, 10:17 PM

Metalli-who?

Doctor Dre · 02-16-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

Does anybody really care anymore..they sorta fazed out

This is more about Rick Rubin then Metallica I think ... he just owns this shit.

He's one of the founders of defjam I think... he's got his hands in everything

Relish XXX · 02-16-2006, 10:19 PM

I always thought it was strange how Rick Rubin was probably one of the best hip hop producers ever and had Russell Simmons as a partner looking the way he did. He just doesnt look 'Hip Hop'. All the acts on Def jam respected and trusted him more than Russell Simmons.

Relish XXX · 02-16-2006, 10:21 PM

when Rick Rubin sold out of Def Jam in the late 80's for $30m Def jam then totally fucked up for over 5 years forcing Russell Simmons to sell 50% to some other label.

Relish XXX · 02-16-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Dre

This is more about Rick Rubin then Metallica I think ... he just owns this shit.

He's one of the founders of defjam I think... he's got his hands in everything

Rick Rubin is the founder of Def Jam. Russell Simmons joined two years after it had started.

fr0gman · 02-16-2006, 10:23 PM

I stopped buying anything Metallica when they tried to sue their fans over the Napster bullshit. In my opinion they are nothing but a bunch of assholes.

Doctor Dre · 02-16-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickyGreen

didn't rick rubin make the beat for jay-z's 99 problems?

Yep he did ;) I loved that one

Bman · 02-16-2006, 11:01 PM

rick rubin is one of the ultimate producers. everything from run dmc, beastie boys, jayz and amazing metal acts like slayer and system of a down and audioslave. If anybody has the ear it is him and he will make this a great Metallica record. he actually remembers what makes music great. Metallica ain't stupid in hiring him although they had a lot of success with bob rock but not in recent years. It looks like they will be going back to the old days. Can't wait.

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Gouge Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,438	It's official: Rick Rubin to produce next Metallica record. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first hinted on Jan. 6 and then again on Jan. 27, METALLICA have finally confirmed that they are working with producer Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, AUDIOSLAVE, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT) on their new studio album. In a posting on their official web site, METALLICA write, "We just wanted to let our friends know that we have been jamming, writing, just plain messing around and having fun in the studio for the last few weeks. "Oh, and by the way, this up-and-coming producer guy named Rick something-or-other has been coming by the studio every now and again to listen to some of our new stuff and throw his two/three cents in. "Since this Rick dude is new to all of this, we thought it would be a nice gesture to help break him into the music business by asking him to produce our next record. We're very happy he said yes! In other words, we are psyched to share with you that Rick Rubin is producing the next METALLICA album! FUCK YEAH!" Check out pictures of METALLICA and Rick Rubin in the band's rehearsal/recording studio at Metallica.com. It was as far back as last October that the first rumblings of a METALLICA/Rubin collaboration reached BLABBERMOUTH.NET, and the rumors have been gaining strength ever since. Adding fuel to these reports was the fact that longtime METALLICA producer Bob Rock is scheduled to spend a good portion of 2006 working on the new CD from MÖTLEY CRÜE, which is expected to surface sometime next year. In a September 2005 interview with the METALLICA fan club magazine So What!, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked point-blank if Bob Rock's name had been discused for the group's next album. "I would say that Bob Rock will always be our producer," Ulrich replied. "You know it's almost like default. It's not whether he should produce, it's more whether he shouldn't produce it. So I would expect Bob Rock to produce it unless he's not interested." In the same interview, Ulrich spoke highly of the most recent albums by SLIPKNOT and SYSTEM OF A DOWN ? both of which were produced by Rubin ? citing them as particularly inspiring in terms of making him "look forward to paying a little more attention to the sonics" next time around. METALLICA officially began the songwriting process for their new album late last year and are expected to spend the next few months compiling ideas before entering the final recording stage. A late 2006/early 2007 release via Warner Bros. is expected. Last edited by Gouge; 02-16-2006 at 09:20 PM..

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