Bob Rock clarifies comments about Nikki Sixx’s recordings: “At no time did I ever actually think Nikki didn’t play bass on Mötley Crüe’s records” By Matt Parker published 30 May 23 The producer says Sixx was being “self-deprecating” at the time he made the reported comments to Rock
Jimmy Page and Jack White both loved Metallica's St. Anger, according to Bob Rock By Matt Parker published 26 May 23 The guitar heroes – and It Might Get Loud co-stars – expressed their appreciation for the highly polarizing album in separate encounters with the producer
Nikki Sixx once told Bob Rock he thought someone “replaced” his bass parts on early Mötley Crüe albums By Matt Parker published 26 May 23 The Mötley Crüe producer recalled a self-deprecating conversation he had during the making of Dr. Feelgood – and stressed Sixx is now “an amazing bass player”
Bob Rock recalls the first time he asked Metallica to tune down: "James Hetfield looked like he wanted to kill me" By Richard Bienstock last updated 16 September 22 Rock also talked about "not getting" Enter Sandman in an extensive interview with Gibson TV
Metallica: Producer Bob Rock Gives Track-By-Track on Making of the Black Album By Josh Hart published 1 August 11