Hard rock band Santa Cruz has been blasted on social media after footage of the group performing with a pre recorded vocal track went viral. In the video, which can be seen below, frontman Archie Cruz ...

When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott wants fans to know that when you come to one of the band’s concerts, you’re hearing the real thing. In an interview with Stereogum, Elliott addressed recent rumors ...

According to Syncin' Stanley's YouTube, "Syncin' Stanley is a PARODY character who exposes and makes fun of current KISS and [singer] Paul Stanley’s lies and hypocrisy." Regardless, the fan page may ...

Backing tracks are one of the most polarizing pieces of technology in rock music. Most artists are either for them and use them, or are completely against them and bash them. Fozzy frontman Chris ...

"We've used technology since '87," Sixx said on Twitter, adding a list of specifics. He said the group employed "sequencers, sub tones, background vox tracks, plus background singers and us. [Motley ...

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is all about authenticity, and he feels if a band isn't being authentic, they need to disclose it to their audience. In a new interview with the podcast Live From Nerdville ...

Earlier this year, wrestler and Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho publicly revealed that his band does use backing tracks live, claiming it “doesn’t make you any less of a band.” For some, this confirmed ...

"I don't think you should be allowed to take someone's money, 'cause you're not playing." "There's so many huge artists that do it or whatever, and it's really frustrating, coming from a dude that ...

Since the 1970s, Def Leppard has produced hits like “Love Bites” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Outside of the studio, the band received a mountain of recognition as they landed No. 31 on the 100 ...