G-Son Studios
G-Son was the band’s Atwater Village recording base for these albums. The building’s current programme is separate from the studio as it existed during those sessions.
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An Atwater Village studio and a historic river crossing connect album-making with the visual energy of “Sabotage.”
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Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site
The original Sixth Street Viaduct is documented among the video’s locations. It was demolished in 2016; the new bridge occupies the crossing rather than preserving the screen structure.
Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site — location account ↗︎
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY
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G-Son Studios
G-Son was the band’s Atwater Village recording base for these albums. The building’s current programme is separate from the studio as it existed during those sessions.
G-Son Studios — location account ↗︎
Check the operator’s current programme and booking requirements. No unannounced access to the studio.
Open street map ↗︎Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site
The original Sixth Street Viaduct is documented among the video’s locations. It was demolished in 2016; the new bridge occupies the crossing rather than preserving the screen structure.
Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site — location account ↗︎
The original bridge was demolished in 2016; the current bridge is its replacement. Use marked pedestrian routes only.
Open street map ↗︎IN THE STORYRecording history · Check Your Head and Ill Communication Music video · Sabotage
G-Son Studios
Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site
Sixth Street Viaduct — original bridge site — location account ↗︎