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 ...

Backing tracks being used live have caused a bit of a stir over the past year. Folks like Edsel Dope and John Petrucci don't really see the issue with them depending on what the artist is doing, while ...

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 ...

The debate over backing tracks rages on, and it seems like every metal musician is being asked in interviews if they support backing tracks. Blackie Lawless thinks they’re fine, Tracii Guns says ...

We live in a time when there is increasing scrutiny on the use of pre-recorded vocals by live performers. Some critics argue that the use of backing tracks is misleading and unfair to fans, while ...

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 ...

If you’ve been following the Mötley Crüe lawsuit drama at all, you’re probably aware that Mick Mars alleged that he was the only member of the band using backing tracks on the massive 2022 Stadium ...