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.

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live ...

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 ...

Joe Satriani invited some friends to jam along to some of his songs with the lead parts removed, ahead of launching a new retrospective collection titled Stripped X Three. “This collection represents ...

"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 ...

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless admitted to using backing tracks during the band's live performances, but he insisted they're purely a supplemental tool to give fans the best experience possible.

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,” ...

Wolfgang Van Halen is currently getting his reps in on the road in support of Mammoth WVH's debut album, and he wants fans to know they're doing it live. "I think it’s a copout to use tracks, unless ...