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 ...

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has admitted to using backing tracks on the band's 2022 tour and explained why when pressed about the issue by a fan at a recent VIP Experience meet-and-greet session.

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 ...

When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, ...

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 ...

Backing tracks are a valuable practice tool for musicians of all levels. Let’s face it, we don’t all live in a major city where we can play with top players every night and sometimes we need some ...

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless admitted to using backing tracks during the band's live performances, but he insisted they're purely a supplemental tool to give fans the best experience possible.