In the debate over the use of backing tracks in live performances, lines have been drawn and many artists are very firmly entrenched in their side. Earlier this week we learned that Tracii Guns of L.A ...

Bruce Dickinson said he’d rather quit Iron Maiden than use backing tapes on tour. The band is gearing up for its 50th anniversary road trip – and while the members are aware they’ll have to bow out at ...

Over the years, many artists have come under fire for using backing tracks during their performances. Given the stress that comes with touring the world, some singers decided to use backing tracks to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to fans wanting to see their favorite bands perform, some are willing to pay extreme prices to attend a concert. Just looking at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, fans paid thousands of dollars ...

It was all eyes on K-Dot for his big concert at the football game on Sunday night (Feb. 9). The Compton, Calif. rapper came through with a high-energy symbolic set full of Easter eggs that left many ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has reacted after the band was accused of using tapes and backing tracks for their concerts. The 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' hitmaker insists he is not fazed by the ...

At last night's show in Zurich, Switzerland, Sleep Token performed using pre-recorded tracks in place of guitarist IV and bassist III, who had fallen ill and were unable to play. Fan-filmed footage of ...

Rather than straight-up concerts, lately, Kanye West has been hosting events that are more like listening parties, where his music plays and he himself isn’t rapping. Last night (September 9), Ye ...