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“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.
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People Keep Talking About Kendrick Lamar Not Rapping Over a Backing Track, So What Does That Mean?

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 ...
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Blackie Lawless Explains Why W.A.S.P. Are Using Backing Tracks on 2022 Tour

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has admitted to using backing tracks on the band's 2022 tour and explained why when pressed about the issue by a fan at a recent VIP Experience meet-and-greet session.
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Joe Elliott Defends Def Leppard’s Concerts: ‘We Don’t Use Tapes’

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has defended his band against accusations they use backing tracks during their concerts. During a conversation with Stereogum, the singer addressed rumors that Def ...
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Thinks DEF LEPPARD Uses 'A Lot Of Backing Tracks'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying ...