Andrew Talks To Awesome People Ft. Bob Rock

Bob Rock has produced one of the world's best selling records of all time, The Black Album by Metallica, which according to SoundScan has sold more than 16 million copies in the United States alone.
Bob has also worked with legendary bands such as The Cult, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi and Michael Bublé. In this interview, Bob opens up about how performance is key, how to manage different inputs and feelings from band members, favorite failures, the story behind the production of St. Anger, challenges and stories behind The Black Album, and so much more in this wide ranging interview.
Guest's Credits: Metallica
Sarah McLachlan
Black Veil Brides
Michael Bublé
Bon Jovi
The Cult
Veruca Salt
#blackalbum #metallica #andrewscheps
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Hello from Little Mountain Sound Studios
3:32 About Bob Rock early age of discovering music
6:03 Bob Rock on discovering the guitar with "Psychotic Reaction" from The Count Five
7:18 Discovering guitar tones with Led Zeppelin
7:50 on Getting a Supro Amp and Fender Esquire to get Jimmy Page guitar tone
10:10 How Bob produce guitar tone to make records
13:19 Bob Rock on getting his engineering experience from the 70s
13:48 On Bob's mentors and stories behind Little Mountain Sound Studios
15:19 On moving to Victoria
17:33 On Bob's first Cover band "The Wine"
19:06 Being influenced/meeting blues guitarists in his youth
20:30 Pete Townshend rhythm playing
22:06 On buying records and discovering the MC5
23:09 On meeting Paul Hyde
24:42 1973: going to London
24:53 Spending nights at the legendary club 'The Marquee Club' in London
27:11 Highlights from his stay in London and Europe
32:00 On being really into ''sounds' than the song
34:00 On discovering Sgt Pepper's Lonely hearts Club band through school PA's
34:55 on listening to Ogre Battle from Queen
36:15 Stereo Vs Mono Beatles pressing in Canada?
37:05 I never listen on headphones until a couple of years ago...
37:52 On ending up at little Mountain Studio
41:47 Bob's first tasks at Little Mountain
43:55 Learning from his mentors
46:47 On starting to record on his own
49:45 On punk music and the music business
52:35 Starting to write music
54:00 Getting signed after recording/distributing his first record
56:52 Trying to get Mick Ronson to produce his music with The Payolas
58:35 Getting a drum machine and writing a song with The Payolas
1:00:35 On having his song stream on the radio "Eyes of A Stranger" by The Payolas
1:03:24 On meeting Bruce Fairbrain
1:09:43 On studio footage with Metallica
1:11:25 On producing other punk records The Modernettes
1:22:29 On becoming a producer after walking away
1:14:49 On Kingdom Come record
1:19:21 On Paul Dean from the Loverboy and mixing the record
1:22:00 On making The Cult record
1:23:26 On seeing Metallica live during ''The Justice Tour"
1:27:16 Meeting Metallica at their peak
1:29:06 On Metallica influences and sharing ideas
1:31:33 On Communication during the Black Album
1:41:26 On "Nothing Else Matters"
1:45:30 On finding "home" aka tempo of a song
1:49:11 ⚡ Chris Isaak Vocal sound inspiration as a secret for Metallica Black Album Vocal sound⚡
1:53:06 Q&A
2:04:21 ⚡The secret of Metallica "Black album" guitar Sound⚡
2:10:24 ⚡Using shakers on Metallica "Black Album" "Sad But True" to "move" the song⚡
2:20:16 Bob thoughts on The Black Album "remasters" after all those years
About Bob Rock:
Robert Jens Rock is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, and record producer, best known for producing rock bands and music artists such as Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, the Tragically
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About Andrew Scheps:
Andrew Scheps is a music producer, mixing engineer and record label owner based in the United Kingdom. He has received Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album for his work on Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium, Album Of The Year for Adele's 21, and also Best Reggae Album for Ziggy Marley's Fly Rasta.
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[@PuremixAudioTutorials]

Find Bob Rock's favorite songs from his perspiration and inspiration playlists: Inspiration open.spotify.com/playlist/4KPqkMvwmtepykKUmjt0H8?si=ae44a52f8ace4e12 Perspiration open.spotify.com/playlist/0tM8FmVKQVtCvD83TeYMYB?si=6afc7d8cfa4f4183

[@aboveonly3890]

I fell in love with the Black album, Load, Re-Load, and Garage Inc. as a kid… regardless of the flak some of those records may have caught (which is just flat out unwarranted). It wasn’t until I started writing, recording, and mixing my own music that I realized I actually was in love with those records - SONICALLY; I came to the realization that I was more a fan of Bob Rock than I was of Metallica. He’s simply a genius. Thanks Bob, you’ve been a huge influence on me!!!!

[@roaringviking5693]

Load and Reload deserve all the flak they get and more. But it isn't Bob Rock's fault. It's Metallica that suddenly decided that they should be a hard rock/boogie/emo/country band instead of a metal band.

[@garethcraig8902]

Bob Rock is responsible for some of the greatest sounding albums of all time. The massive, tight bottom end and clarity that he gets is simply amazing.

[@luwmusic5117]

Great!! Next chapter please talk about The Cult and “Sonic Temple”.

[@pco2004]

perfect timing. was hunting for bob rock on KZbin last night.

[@TJJamesmusic]

Bob Rock is the greatest producer that’s ever lived No one else comes close when it comes to rock music

[@MAP448]

Good afternoon Gents, I just bought my very 1st Boss pedal the other day. It's a Boss RC5 Looper pedal & I love it. Thanks for all of your time & help learning about various pedals.

[@espenstoro]

Such a treat! Thank you for doing this.

[@insidedastudio7539]

Love the interview. Thank you Andrew, Bob, Fab and the team.

[@patrickdudgeon9315]

So so awesome, missed the livestream but glad it’s up here!

[@pellasmusik]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for this! 🙏

[@NOMADCREATIVESOLUTIONS]

Great to see the Series back and what a place to restart.. the videos with Bob Clearmountain and Steve Lillywhite must stand out as favourites but an awesome series of real insight.

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

Thanks for this!! An awesome interview with a humble legend 🤘

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Great stuff, guys. Thanks!

[@snerp]

Awesome, Bob is just simply one of the best producers ever in rock!

[@samraymond3637]

Cant wait for part II. let's talk about Slippery When Wet!

[@sinnersrisemusic]

This is fantastic! Thanks Andrew, Bob, and pureMix! Would be really cool to see Randy Staub on here with Andrew, there are like no interviews with him about his engineering/mixing anywhere!

[@moano3271]

Oh wow, you guys really went to town with the timestamps on this video! Very much appreciated 🙂👍

[@Accoy2]

Thank you Bob for all your honest advice and your contributions. You are a great man and we all look forward to watching the 2nd part and all you have to teach us. Thank you Andrew for being such a great host allowing your guest to open up! This, to all of us who are dedicated to learn how sound works, is our "control room" our "behind the glass", because realistically speaking, even if we could be in the studio every day, still there would be no Bob or Andrew there unless someone knew all this treasure they hold. And that's exactly what you do here, you share some of the treasure and now we have to make great records with our own means and continue the legacy! With gratitude.

[@magnuslervikmusic]

Bob Rock is just such a great guy and amazing at what he does!!

[@billdauphine951]

And so sane...

[@yanloyer9573]

great interview andrew !

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Amazing! Thank you very much! 💙

[@PuremixAudioTutorials]

Thank you for the kind words 💙💙💙💙

[@timolsen8252]

I too, studied under engineer Dave Slagter at the time in Vancouver as well. It was a great time for all of us in that era, and we owe Bob a big thanks for raising the bar a few levels.

[@fonzybrookestone727]

Bob is the man! Thank you for the upload

[@PuremixAudioTutorials]

Awesome!

[@tomastextor]

Thank you very much for this interview! I grew up with Bob's albums, they sound incredible. IMO Motley Crue - Motley Crue has the best f***ing drum sound ever. Looking forward to part 2, could it perhaps get a bit more technical/specific in terms of mixing?

[@MrJumboblimpjumbo]

Fantastic interview. Please ask Bob about his work with The Tragically Hip in part 2! Specifically how the Depression Suite on We Are The Same took shape in the studio, working with Gord Downie, or about the extensive string arrangements throughout the album. Thanks!

[@gtpipes]

More Bon Jovi on the second part, please!

[@jcoriha]

Wow, that buss compressor info drop for Hetfield was a great reveal.

[@sheldonzaharko8429]

thanks!love Bob

[@vicksinn]

Bob Rock!

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Actually, .. And Justice For All peaked at number 6 on the Billboard charts which is huge for a metal band.

[@brandonkaiser8344]

Black Album, Dr Feel Good. Best Bob works. The new Motley was a lil too compressed but I’m sure that wasn’t Bobs fault. Fantastic interview can’t wait for PT. 2!

[@PuremixAudioTutorials]

Awesome Brandon, make sure to subscribe so you will be in the know when Part 2 is scheduled!

[@billromberg2327]

Andrew is so right. Best school ever in Winnipeg grade 4

[@chrisdover8507]

Is the next one booked as yet? Really looking forward to it. Can u ask him about his guitar frequencies?

[@matts6364]

did part 2 ever happen? I could take 2 hours on the motley corabi album!

[@chrisdover8507]

How the hell did he get that first chord drop on ‘Sad but true’ to land like that? Seriously frickin fuckn frickin fuckn awesome massive fuck balls shizzle

[@christianboddum8783]

If you have to smoke to enjoy the listening, do it when the final mix is complete!!!

[@haugsnes_sol]

Electric boys drummer is Niclas Sigevall, outstanding drummer 💪

[@clausm2203]

Great interview

[@RipperFromYT]

Ok PureMix imagine this... Bob Rock interviews Mutt Lange. Even if you could get Mutt to agree to just an audio only interview it would be nuts. Everyone realizes Mutt is a recluse and doesn't give interviews but if he'd ever agree to one Bob would be worthy of the other side of the chat having been through all of the same things through those decades. I know Mutt owes us nothing (but perhaps he does a little?) but his story needs out there before he's gone. Make it happen! I'll start holding my breath.........now.

[@darkbrickmedia]

scheps interviewing serban…. It would be crazy…

[@citytonightproductions]

Please get Bob Back in for Part 2 Andrew. There’s so much more to the story

[@chrisdover8507]

Question for Bob. What’s your favourite guitar Eq and what frequency points do you favour?

[@ScottHammonsSinger]

Can you do a deep dive with Bob into the making of Slippery, New Jersey and Keep the Faith. This is missing info from Bob that a lot of people are looking for.

[@yoyolebatteur]

I must say, I was a bit puzzled by the mix of the last Offspring album, which I think he did.

[@chrisdover8507]

When is part two and how do I submit a question? It’s a 30 year old question you’d make my whole year

[@PuremixAudioTutorials]

Hi there; we will decide of date soon! all questions need to be addressed there when we go live www.puremix.net/live/andrew-talks-to-awesome-people.html keep your eyes peeled and make sure to subscribe so you will be in the know - cheers!

[@Justice_Hammer]

1:29:03 The Thing That Should Not Be on Master of Puppets is tuned to D. So it wasn’t something they hadn’t done before

[@TheMbeagan]

1:23:00

[@valdobrov]

I hear shaker in SBT!!!

[@mrGood-84]

What happened to part 2?

[@gastonjabaly]

Part 2 never happened?

[@domnech]

Hey Andrew. In regards to the question about who Metallica had producing the Black Album before Bob...I think Mike Clink was asked to produce it based on his work on "Appetite For Destruction". Lars loved the sound of that record and they hired Mike and did a few sessions with him and weren't happy with the results so they hit up Bob to mix then produce. Think I heard an interview with Mike Clink about this. Great show!!

[@Justice_Hammer]

That was ...And Justice for All

[@liemisenkeittiossa]

So good! Thnx for this🤌🏻

[@jellyh6545]

1:39

[@alexreis4965]

1:29:10 The Thing That Should Not Be (out of MoP) is tuned to D 6 years before Bob Rock met them, Metallica knew they could downtune already. You don't get credit for that Bob :P

[@jellyh6545]

If Bob Rock was never meant to exist, then why did he appear in this 2004 Metallica documentary film "Some Kind Of Monster"?

[@mydayis5]

The comments about Metallica never tuning down before Sad But True aren’t quite correct. The Thing That Should Not be is tuned down to C. Sorry being pedantic. This is a really great interview!

[@GR-hl4gk]

To D

[@Justice_Hammer]

@@GR-hl4gk It’s D but it’s A435hz as the record came out. Not sure if that’s a deliberate tuning decision or a result of tape speeds during production. But that’s the tuning if you want to play along

[@owengillett8871]

2 people are incorrect

[@GR-hl4gk]

Metallica dropped to D in The Things That Should Not Be... long before sad but true..:

[@furorz]

He keeps saying that he introduced Metallica to de-tuning, but they did it on The Thing That Should Not Be from Puppets. And KILL BON JOVI!!

[@tweaked7025]

please teach the kid asking the kid asking the questions to enunciate or get someone else. I can understand Bob, and Andrew fine and then the kid comes in and it's WTF did he say??

[@pacochuquiure5459]

Next time more insight into working with Bon Jovi, Crue or Blue Murder... Metallica stories are old and well known already all over the internet. And by the way, Metallica sucks. On the other side, Bob Rock rocks indeed :)

[@CarcPazu]

He clearly had enough in the last quarter, it was painful to watch lol Don't forget he's an elderly man, not the man we've all seen countless times in Somekind of monster.

[@SunsetPunk]

Just to be clear. «The thing that should not be» is in C# or C standard. They downtuned even lower 5 years before hehe.

[@Justice_Hammer]

It’s in D at A435hz