Guitar.com

“Tripled and quadrupled guitars? Let’s keep it f**king real a little bit”: Mudvayne frontman slams bands who use backing tracks live

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

Snoop Dogg Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Release Of ‘Experiment’ Backing Tracks

The lawsuit offers a glimpse at industry practices surrounding the use of uncleared backing tracks to privately "experiment" in the recording studio. By Bill Donahue Snoop Dogg is facing a copyright ...
loudwire

Orgy Mocked by Internet for Alleged Use of Backing Tracks During Sick New World Festival

Nu-metal outfit Orgy are being mocked by the internet for allegedly making very obvious use of backing tracks during their recent performance at the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas. Backing ...
blabbermouth

BRUCE DICKINSON Rules Out Using Backing Tracks At IRON MAIDEN Concerts: 'If It's Not Real, It's Not MAIDEN'

In an interview for the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson insisted that he and his bandmates would rather "bow out with dignity" than put on a show that's not ...
NJ.com

Iconic metal singer would rather quit than to use backing tracks

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 ...