Danzig's John Christ: Candid Stories on Rick Rubin, Beastie Boys, and Slayer

Danzig's John Christ: Candid Stories on Rick Rubin, Beastie Boys, and Slayer | Exclusive Interview

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Prepare for a deep dive into rock 'n' roll history as Danzig's guitar virtuoso, John Christ, sits down for an exclusive and illuminating interview.
Journey back to the heart of the music scene in the vibrant 80s, and discover what it was like working with the enigmatic and legendary music producer Rick Rubin.
From wild cab rides through the city to recording sessions in a rented Greenwich Village brownstone, Christ unveils intimate and untold stories about Rubin, the influential mastermind behind such iconic bands as Metallica, Beastie Boys, and Run DMC. John shares first-hand experiences of Rubin's passionate work ethic and the revolutionary atmosphere of the music scene at that time.
Christ's narrative gets particularly juicy as he recounts the behind-the-scenes drama of Rubin's audacious bid to lure Slayer from EMI Records to his own Def Jam label. You'll hear the surprising story of how Slayer's lead guitar player, Kerry King, ended up laying down the iconic guitar solo for Beastie Boys' revolutionary anthem "Fight for Your Right." All this happened around the same time Rubin was producing for the Beastie Boys, further amplifying the lore of this historical period in music.
Tune in for this rare insight into a pivotal time in music history, straight from the source. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories in the world of music!
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@scottdahlberg4890 9 ай бұрын

The original Danzig line up is my dream band. They were and always will be the best band. Right next to AC/DC. I love John's playing, he is THE metal guitarist in my book. He is my guitar hero and always will be.

@rilianriggs4620 Жыл бұрын

I saw Danzig at the Santa Monica Civic, COC and Soundgarden opened up for them. Chuck was sitting way up high on his platform behind the Danzig emblem. All you saw was blond hair and arms. Loud as hell and so awesome I'll never forget it!

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

Wow, I was there, that was my very first concert! Great great show. I talked to John about it, he said he sat and watched the opening bands play from the top seats to get an idea of the sound in that arena. Apparently it is notorious for having bad acoustics.

@irvingcastillo2502 8 ай бұрын

One of the best shows

@Guido.Fawkes.1 7 ай бұрын

@@StGlaciersthat tour was the first time I saw Danzig. They were so fkn tight and powerful, just unparalleled as live bands go. I got to meet the guys individually earlier in the day before and after soundcheck. Super nice and appreciative of their fans. Eerie was especially chill about hanging out and answering my overexcited 16 year old questions. One of my best memories of the bands I was (and still am) really into.

@BlueBlazer47 3 ай бұрын

Danzig always gets beaten up by support acts. I'd bet Soundgarden smashed him.

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

You're riff blew all that shit away on twist Everything you played for us was incredible Thank you !

@saltpeter7429 Жыл бұрын

Imagine a classic Danzig line up reunion? I like/ love most of Danzigs musical contributions over the decades, but the early albums with John, Chuck and Eerie were outstanding. They were real. Playing hard hitting back beat music. Kerry King was paid 200$ to do the guitar on "No sleep till Brooklyn". He's in the video, check it out. I never heard he played on "Fight for your right".

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

My first show was danzi 2 in Denver Co I was 16 Nothing has topped it Slayer anthrax motorhead suicidal gway maybe close but your lineup and those songs are forever Forever a different level of energy that I can't forget Long way back from hell The drum kit So much power and influence Grew up with all of it Dude You fuckn didn't nail it You sent it to the moon !

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

I've got to listen to it right now and so will the rest of the neighborhood

@justinkleya7762 10 ай бұрын

On the production sound of the first record - > I think it's exactly why this album doesn't sound like it came out in '88. It's raw, real, and authentic sounding. It sounds modern now, even after 35 years. Truly a timeless recording.

@StGlaciers 9 ай бұрын

I feel the same way, it sounds like it was recently released. I can't believe its been 35 years!

@jeffwolfe4058 9 ай бұрын

Finally some Danzig pop culture new info. I think it's fascinating how Rubins other projects must of crossed paths with Danzig's original line up back in the day. Danzig in 93 and Beasties in 95 are the 2 best shows I've seen.

@kayakchrispy 5 ай бұрын

This guy is a national treasure

@mariawilliamson3522 2 күн бұрын

Holy shit, I always thought that was a name The Beastie Boys Adrock made up to fit a rhyme on STOP THAT TRAIN frm PAULS BOUTIQUE " I BOUGHT A HOT DOG FROM WHO, GEORGE ACOOLIOUS"

@jonpaulison2283 9 ай бұрын

John you are the man .... I learned so much from you ... thanks for all your great jams ... I hope you guys can jam again .

@marvelherman419 5 ай бұрын

High intelligence and good story telling.

@kbroomall Ай бұрын

John Christ is one of the best guitar players of all time.

@StGlaciers Ай бұрын

His fretwork is flawless

@austinwoods466 Жыл бұрын

John looks great. Christ is my Guitar Hero.

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

He's an extremely talented musican

@user-rm5il4uh3i 6 ай бұрын

Great interview. John is a smart guy.

@StGlaciers 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes, very smart. His recall of details from over 30 years ago is impressive.

@richpeltier9519 6 ай бұрын

Chuck used Pro Mark DC-10 sticks. They were usually used by the snare guys on drum lines, but very heavy and hard to use in rock. I used them for practice, then switched to smaller, lighter sticks for performance. Chuck used them all the time from what I've heard. Big thick shaft with no bead, just kinda tapers off on the top half.

@dibber43 9 ай бұрын

Hey Mags...It's me, Dibanski!!!😁😉👍

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

I barely showed up for my first class of high school History of rock For my final all I did was tell the class the names of the band in put in Danzig 1 VHS tape and got a B+ on the report card

@VelvetViolator 6 ай бұрын

How I miss John, Eerie and even more Chuck Biscuits...

@clausm2203 7 ай бұрын

Great interview

@StGlaciers 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Claus

@scott5858 Жыл бұрын

Great interview!

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to do an interview with him. He’s a great guy and and an amazing musician. Going to be posting more like this in the future.

@scott5858 Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! I assume this is one clip from a longer interview?@@StGlaciers

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

@@scott5858 Yeah it's from a great 1:45 min interview. It was only suppose to be an hour but went on for 45 extra minutes!

@scott5858 Жыл бұрын

Great!

@richpeltier9519 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, but have you ever heard the song Photograph, by Adrenaline? Saw the original Danzig line up twice. Chuck is a force of nature. One of the shows was absolutely perfect, the second one not so much (Glenn's voice was shot that night, it happens)>

@Xevonarin 7 ай бұрын

John has aged incredibly well, especially contrasted against Glenn who definitely hasn't. He also always seemed like a super genuine really nice dude, a big smile in his interviews and clear passion for what he was doing and the art they were making. I'm sure Glenn was a pain in the ass to work with even on the best of days, but John clearly took it all in his stride and we got three incredible albums and another pretty good one out of that collab. Total legend.

@MrOctober44 Жыл бұрын

Slayer was with Metal Blade and Kerry played on No sleep till Brooklyn. Sorry for being a nerd

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

thanks! being a nerd keeps us all straight

@willardwayne3 29 күн бұрын

Yeah they were BUT they had been picked up by Def Jam by the time of the Beastie Boys. Reign in Blood the first Def Jam release of course

@dibber43 9 ай бұрын

This is in your living room on Overbook!!😎👍 I think.🤔

@dibber43 18 күн бұрын

Come to think of it, this couldn't be in your living room on Overbrook Rd., John. That was too long ago to be where you're at here.👍

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

Fuckn twist of Cain

@matthewblackwood4704 9 ай бұрын

I interviewed JC back around 1999 for a webzineI was working on

@StGlaciers 9 ай бұрын

Cool, do you still have the transcript?

@matthewblackwood4704 9 ай бұрын

@@StGlaciers yes I have it somewhere, I interviewed Eerie Von also.

@shermsmoke 9 ай бұрын

Biscuits was a fuggin monster

@StGlaciers 9 ай бұрын

haha yeah

@belialrott 9 ай бұрын

Chuck was so far ahead of every drummer not named Dave Lombardo and Vinnie Paul. That's my big 3. No one else even comes close to any of those 3

@joshbrown4759 21 күн бұрын

They don't do it like that anymore

@MetalHeadAZ 9 ай бұрын

I bought a hotdog from George drakoulias

@jmhutner 8 ай бұрын

Stop that train, I wanna get off

@plotthirteen1595 11 ай бұрын

Howdy John from Dick Hammer

@wizard2755 Жыл бұрын

Great gutairist

@StGlaciers Жыл бұрын

He is actually way more virtuosic than the Danzig recordings reveals

@Abruzzo333 3 ай бұрын

I don't like the dry AC/DC like production on the Danzig solo stuff at all. It's among the few bands from my youth that I definitely grew out of. Samhain and Misfits on the other hand I love as much as ever. IMO Rick Rubin ruined a much more interesting musical project in Samhain.

@StGlaciers 3 ай бұрын

Know what you mean, I do think Danzig I is a classic. The unpolished sound of Samhain and Misfits definitely have a timeless unique sound. My personal favourite out of all Glen’s catalog is November & Initium. There’s just something about those albums that are truly unique and an energy captured unlike anything I’ve heard elsewhere. Having said that, Rick definitely has a tendency to reduce. He did that with the Peppers, The Cult & Bestie Boys … he seems to have a penchant for minimalism.

@Abruzzo333 3 ай бұрын

@@StGlaciers Agree. Love all the Samhain releases. It all has such a interesting atmosphere and vibe. Not sure if you've ever heard the remastered versions from the Samhain boxset but in my opinion they are the best versions hands down. I was blown away when I heard them after listening to my cassettes that I've had since 1991.