Rick Rubin News and Photos

ZZ Top is standing by eccentric Rick Rubin, even as long-awaited album project stalls

Tue, April 24 2012 1:18pm - Source: Something Else!

ZZ Top is putting its faith in eccentric producer/fellow longbeard Rick Rubin, even as we continue waiting — and waiting — for the band's long-awaited new album.

Linkin Park speak about working with Arcade Fire's Owen Pallett on 'Living Things'

Mon, April 23 2012 1:18pm - Source: NME

Linkin Park have spoken about the making of their new album 'Living Things' and revealed that they collaborated with former Arcade Fire man Owen Pallett on album track 'I'll Be Gone'.

Linkin Park Going 'Back To Their Roots' With New Album 'Living Things'

Wed, April 18 2012 5:01pm - Source: Stereoboard

The higly-anticipated record is the follow-up to 2010's 'A Thousand Suns', and will apparently see the band returning to the roots but not as a nu-metal band.

New Band Perry Music to Be Produced by Rick Rubin?

Fri, April 06 2012 1:25pm - Source: The Boot

The Band Perry will head back into the studio in May, and the big question is who will produce the follow-up to the family trio's platinum self-titled debut.

Lingers Without A Sound

Fri, March 23 2012 12:44pm - Source: Fluxblog

There is a tendency to keep aging singers in their classic context, as if modern influences would pollute and corrupt what was amazing about their voice.

Howlin’ Rain – The Russian Wilds {album review}

Fri, February 24 2012 2:08pm - Source: hear ya

This is no bedroom project or two jokers mixing something on a laptop.

Justice – On’n'on (Rick Rubin Remix)

Mon, February 20 2012 5:27pm - Source: Et Musique Pour Tous

His discography is flat out ridiculous, I mean from Jazzy J to Johnny Cash to Justice and that's not even the tip of the iceberg.

Album Review: Howlin’ Rain – The Russian Wilds

Thu, January 01 1970 12:00am - Source: Consequence of Sound

A long time ago, rock music ruled the world; it dominated the radio so much that nobody blinked when a five, or even 10, minute song became an inescapable, played-to-death ubiquity.

Howlin Rain to celebrate new Rick Rubin-produced album at The Independent on 2/18/12

Fri, February 03 2012 6:40pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

Howlin Rain is set to drop their new LP, The Russian Wilds , on Valentine's Day, February 14.

JUSTICE – ON’N'ON (Ruined by Rick Rubin)

Sat, January 28 2012 9:01am - Source: Stoney Roads

We are only a matter of days away from Justice 's EP ON 'N' ON coming out! and more excitingly take a look at who are doing the remixes!

One more remix from Justice’s upcoming On’n’On...

Thu, January 26 2012 2:26am - Source: Welikeit.indie

One more remix from Justice's upcoming On'n'On EP.

Listen: Rick Rubin Remixes Justice's "On'n'On"

Wed, January 25 2012 6:47pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

We reported that bigtime producer Rick Rubin was going to remix French electro-rock duo Justice , and now the track has finally found its way online.

Video: The Avett Brothers cover Bob Dylan’s “One Too Many Mornings” on Fallon

Fri, January 20 2012 7:51am - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International - the awe-inspiring 75-track, four disc set benefiting Amnesty International – The Avett Brothers stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to knock out their own rendition of Dylan's "One Too Many Mornings".

Avett Brothers Almost Done With New Rick Rubin-Produced Album, Due Out This Spring

Tue, January 10 2012 5:05pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The Avett Brothers are nearly done with the follow-up to their 2009 breakthrough, I And Love And You, their Rick Rubin-produced Columbia debut that saw them sell tons of records and end up on the radio.

Howlin Rain Return With New Album

Mon, January 09 2012 11:08am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Part of a new wave of cosmic psychedelia flooding out of California, Howlin Rain attracted some admiring glances with their out there take on Americana.

Justice “On n On” remixed by Def Jam boss Rick Rubin

Thu, December 15 2011 1:59am - Source: Stoney Roads

According to the Ed Banger Facebook , Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin is set to remix the next Justice single "On n On" alongside Brodinski and Video Village.

Rick Rubin To Remix Justice For New Single

Wed, December 14 2011 6:05pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Despite spending a bunch of time running Columbia, and being a generally zen dude, Rick Rubin hasn't really slowed down his production game.

Rick Rubin to Remix Justice

Tue, December 13 2011 10:16pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

In late January, Ed Banger Records will release Justice 's "On'n'On", off their new album Audio, Video, Disco , as a single.

Popdose On Kirkus Reviews: Def Jam And The Last Days Of The Record Labels

Mon, December 05 2011 2:05pm - Source: Pop Dose

For more than 75 years, Kirkus Reviews has served as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike.

COREY TAYLOR HEARTS RICK RUBIN

Mon, November 28 2011 4:42pm - Source: Metal Sucks

It's no secret that Rick Rubin is what might be best described as a "hands off" producer.

Slipknot�s Corey Taylor blasts Rick Rubin

Thu, November 24 2011 9:07am - Source: Music-News.com

Slipknot's Corey Taylor has lashed out at producer Rick Rubin, calling him a 'thin shadow of his former self', 'overrated' and 'overpaid'.

Corey Taylor Disses Rick Rubin: Slipknot Singer Calls Producer 'Overrated'

Wed, November 23 2011 8:23pm - Source: Noisecreep

Musicians who work with Rick Rubin tend to describe the producer as some kind of spiritual guru -- a bearded sage capable of inspiring classic albums.

What Goes On: Black Sabbath Reunites

Mon, November 14 2011 6:42pm - Source: WNEW

Last week's press conference (on Metal Day, 11.11.11) put an end to the speculation.

Label co-founders share their history at the New York Public Library

Mon, October 17 2011 5:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

It wasn't all nostalgia and back-patting Friday night (October 14th) at the New York Public Library, where Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons recalled their shared piece of hip-hop history as co-founders of Def Jam Recordings.

Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons: Hear Rick Rubin And Russell Simmons Talk About Def Jam On NPR

Wed, October 12 2011 5:12pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Later this month, there is a retropsective book about the first 25 years of Def Jam out, and to promote it, Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons sat down with NPR for a comprehensive interview about the label's early days.

GOD FORBID’S DOC COYLE: THE TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN’

Wed, October 05 2011 9:21pm - Source: Metal Sucks

There seems to be a firestorm in the metal world regarding the state of the industry, Spotify, illegal downloading, and the philosophical struggle between capitalism and artistic integrity.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith Discusses John Frusciante's Exit, Crotch Socks and Anthony Kiedis' Mustache

Mon, August 29 2011 7:51pm - Source: Spinner

For over 20 years, Chad Smith has manned the drums for the Red Hot Chili Peppers , delivering a metronome of funky beats, rock rhythms and a good dose of humility.

SO MAYBE GREG FIDLEMAN IS PRODUCING THE NEW GOJIRA ALBUM?

Mon, August 15 2011 3:03pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Last week, a shitty translation of a news story from a French website told us that Gojira told them that Rick Rubin was producing the band's new album.

IS GOJIRA WORKING WITH RICK RUBIN?

Fri, August 12 2011 5:41pm - Source: Metal Sucks

That's what a horrible translation of a story from the French site Spirit of Metal tells us, but we have no official confirmation.

Heavy Cross, Yuksek Style...

Fri, August 12 2011 4:17pm - Source: Moving in Stereo

Beth Ditto's powerful voice, and at times, infectious backing band, The Gossip , can be a lethal combination.

Skratch Bastid – The Entertainer Mixtape

Fri, July 22 2011 3:43pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Whether you know of Skratch Basid or not, the only question you'll need to ask yourself when deciding if you'll be checking his mixtape is if you enjoy good music.

Who said nice guys finish last? The Line Of Best Fit meets The Avett Brothers

Mon, July 18 2011 8:23am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

In an industry as fickle as the music business, you almost certainly don't have to be nice to succeed.

Kid Rock to release new album next year

Fri, July 08 2011 6:43pm - Source: NME

Kid Rock has announced that he plans to head into the studio to work on a new album this autumn, and that he hopes to release the LP next year.

Progress Report: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Thu, June 30 2011 2:03pm - Source: Stereogum

Given all the talk about Nirvana reissues, Soundgarden reunions and generalized nostalgia for the '90s, it only makes sense that we'd also eventually get around to talking about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Rick Rubin Says Success for Adele's '21' Will Continue

Tue, June 21 2011 6:14pm - Source: Spinner

Later this year, Rick Rubin can look forward to hearing his aural imprint on the new Red Hot Chili Peppers record, but for now he's still singing the praises of Adele.

Rick Rubin Says METALLICA Is About To Record Again

Tue, June 21 2011 5:00pm - Source: Metal Injection

Metallica sure are keeping busy these days.

METALLICA Working On New Material, Rick Rubin To Produce Again

Tue, April 26 2011 6:26pm - Source: Metal Injection

One of the by-products of this weekend's Big 4 show in California is that the bands did a ton of press with some interesting tidbits to come out of them.

SLAYER's Tom Araya on the band's humble beginnings

Tue, April 26 2011 6:26pm - Source: Metal Injection

Here is a really insightful interview with Slayer frontman Tom Araya, where he talks about the band's start and how they went from being unsigned nobodies to initially "making it" with their first few releases.

Adele got a cheap deal with Tedder

Tue, January 18 2011 2:39pm - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

The Grammy-winning star travelled to America to work with superproducer Rick Rubin on the follow-up to her smash-hit debut 19, and after a bizarre meeting with Tedder in a Los Angeles hotel elevator, the pair decided to write songs together.

Adele On Rick Rubin Team Up

Mon, January 17 2011 12:21pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Adele has spoken about working with Rick Rubin on her newly released album '21'.

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