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 ...

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 ...

It was a surprise, if not a shock, back in August 1978 when a prominent Detroit concert promotion firm accused Electric Light Orchestra of using taped enhancements during a pair of stadium concerts.

Speaking to AMS’ Ryan Dacey at this year’s Welcome to Rockville festival, Myers discussed a host of topics, including his signature PRS guitar, how Shinedown come up with setlists and being a dad.

Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen had blistering words for bands that use backing tracks: “Tell them to go fuck themselves.” Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate, Don’t Stagnate’ Tour Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate ...

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