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Why I wanted Ginger Baker for Black Sabbath

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Rick Rubin

Producer Rick Rubin explains reason for suggesting Cream icon to replace Bill Ward

The new issue of Classic Rock is on sale now

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With Led Zeppelin on the cover – featuring the untold story of Houses Of The Holy: the album,
the track-by-track, the tour, the India trip… the lot

Ozzy amazed at Iommi willpower

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Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath frontman talks bandmate’s health fight, Ruck Rubin’s reputation, Bill Ward’s absence – and why you might find him sitting on a West Midlands doorstep at night

Slayer delayed by Rick Rubin

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Slayer

Kerry King reveals his band are the latest victims of eccentric producer’s wayward ways – and hints at doubt over Hanneman return

Rubin knows he’s hard work says Gibbons

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top’s Billy is glad they worked with controversial producer despite ups and downs – and only hearing album weeks ahead of release

Rubin ruined CSN recording

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Graham Nash rues short-lived experience of working with controversial producer Rick – but vows they’ll finish job despite Stills’ claims

Murder, drugs and cough mixture: hip-hop roots of ZZ Top’s new single revealed

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Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top

I Gotsta Get Paid signifies ZZ Top’s return to the top of their game. Who knew it had a previous life as a Houston ghetto anthem?

Metallica stick with Rick Rubin for next album

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Thrash giants bounce back from Lulu strife with plans to re-hire controversial deskman for 2013 recording sessions

Rick Rubin Behind ZZ Top Delays Says Billy Gibbons

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Rick Rubin Behind ZZ Top Delays Says Billy Gibbons

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons hints at frustration with old friend and producer Rick Rubin over first-time collaboration: “The band is wondering, ‘Where is this thing?’”

Tony Iommi Issues Update On His Treatment

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Tony Iommi Issues Update On His Treatment

Tony Iommi has issued an update on his current condition.