Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott wants fans to know that when you come to one of the band’s concerts, you’re hearing the real thing. In an interview with Stereogum, Elliott addressed recent rumors ...

To use backing tracks or not? It's one of the hottest topics in the world of rock and metal and there are some very nuanced responses to the question when it comes to how you present your band in the ...

Backing tracks are becoming more and more of a hot button issue in music, and, in the metal world, it’s a very controversial topic. Some like W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless and Fozzy’s Chris Jericho are ...

The No Playback metal festival in Germany is guaranteeing all their acts will be live and authentic. Meaning, NO backing tracks or pre-recorded music from any of the bands that hit the stage. We were ...

They're also planning on working on new music soon. Delgado said that bands using click tracks and backing tracks results in what he dubs a "perfect show." He added that Deftones use neither live, and ...

If Iron Maiden ever had to resort to using backing tracks, Bruce Dickinson is making it known that it will never be a part of the band’s repertoire. The lead singer, 66, spoke to Classic Rock before ...

Everyone from Ronnie Radke to your favorite washed-up rockstar has an opinion on backing tracks, with some feeling like they enhance the show (or are a necessary component for certain bands) while ...

"I don't think you should be allowed to take someone's money, 'cause you're not playing." "There's so many huge artists that do it or whatever, and it's really frustrating, coming from a dude that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - So, all you rock fans, it seems at least a couple of times a year there’s a kerfuffle concerning bands and artists using backing tracks during their shows. If you have no idea what ...