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 ...

Gray explains how backing tracks take away from the natural push and pull that happens with tempo during live shows.

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 ...

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 ...

Last Friday, Mötley Crüe closed out the second night of Hellfest and as fan footage gradually makes its way online, we’ve noticed something… off. It seems that half way through the set, Vince Neil not ...