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 ...

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, ...

The subject of backing tracks has been one of the most highly-discussed and controversial topics in rock music over the last year or so. It seems that nearly every interview that's published features ...

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 ...

Def Leppard lead singer and founding member Joe Elliott is hitting back at accusations that his band is using backing tracks during live concerts. In a recent interview with Stereogum, Elliott, 64, ...

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 ...

The post Bruce Dickinson Would Rather Quit Than Become “Disneyland Maiden” by Using Backing Tracks appeared first on Consequence. Backing tracks have long been a point of contention in heavy metal, ...

In an era where live performances are often polished with pre-recorded elements, Iron Maiden remains unwavering in its commitment to authenticity. Frontman Bruce Dickinson has made it clear that the ...

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 ...