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.

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 ...

Bands using backing tracks during live shows continues to be a hot button topic these days, and Mammoth WVH's Wolfgang Van Halen has made his stance known. As you might expect, with Van Halen taking ...

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen discussed the use of backing tapes at live shows, saying there were certain circumstances in which it was allowable. “Well, it depends what you’re talking about,” ...

A rock legend is returning to the road with a new backing band. Neil Young announced his 2025 tour dates with The Chrome Hearts, including one Upstate New York concert on Aug. 23 at the Bethel Woods ...

J Willgoose Esq, of dance-rock duo Public Service Broadcasting claims that credible indie bands have their entire performances pre-loaded on to laptops (Getty) Bands who rely on secret backing tapes ...