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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Feel Immense Joy And Serious Adrenaline' About Performing With MEGADETH At Tokyo Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he feels "immense joy" about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestrea...

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It's Official: MEGADETH To Reunite With MARTY FRIEDMAN At Tokyo Concert

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone that former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will join the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestreamed on F...

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STEPHEN PEARCY On Rock Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts: 'I Think It's Bulls**t'

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, calling it "bullshit" and insisting that he loves "the real shit." In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted...

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KISS's Longtime Manager Addresses PAUL STANLEY 'Lip-Sync' Accusations

KISS's longtime manager Doc McGhee has defended Paul Stanley's vocal performance on KISS's "End Of The Road" tour, explaining that the "Star Child" "fully sings to every song" at every concert. Ever since KISS's "End Of The Road" trek launched in January 2019, there has been persistent online chatte...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'If You Need It For Your Show, Use 'Em'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson 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 on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Your Main Vocal Should Never Be Lip Synced'

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens 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 on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes conce...

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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never' Uses Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'We'd Rather Sing A Bad Note'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan 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 on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Admits To Using Backing Tracks During Live Performances

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s November 26 concert at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, frontman Blackie Lawless was asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. "To answer your qu...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'I Think That's Cheating'

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has blasted 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 on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks: 'All It's Doing Is Destroying Your Legacy'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Castle, legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was asked for his thoughts on his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "I think it's become too much. I understand some groups need...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Weighs In On Use Of Backing Tracks At Live Concerts

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked for his thoughts on some of his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "It depends on what people are doing because some people don't tour with their whole bands, so they have so...

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Watch: LAST IN LINE Performs New Song 'Hurricane Orlagh' Live In Roseville

Fan-filmed video of LAST IN LINE performing a new song called "Hurricane Orlagh" on October 21 at Goldfield in Roseville, California can be seen below. The track is taken from LAST IN LINE's upcoming EP, "A Day In The Life", which is due on November 11 via earMUSIC. The effort is numbered and limite...

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AUDIOSLAVE's 'Like A Stone' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube

AUDIOSLAVE's music video for "Like A Stone" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The clip, which was uploaded to YouTube in October of 2009, was filmed nearly 30 years ago in an old, giant house in Los Angeles where AUDIOSLAVE was rehearsing for a tour. The video was directed by Meiert Avis,...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I've Joined One Of The Most Iconic Rock Bands In The Field'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Vinyl Writer Music, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who recently joined DEEP PURPLE as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, was asked what sort of emotions he was experiencing when he was asked to become a member of the group. He responded: "It's been an a...

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BEHEMOTH Initially Wanted To Film Livestream Event In Ukraine To 'Make A Very Important Political Statement'

Last week, Poland's extreme metal overlords BEHEMOTH revealed their latest visual feast, "Opvs Contra Cvltvram", a streaming event shot on the roof of Warsaw's renowned Palace Of Culture And Science. This landmark event heralded the arrival on Friday, September 16 of the band's epic 12th studio albu...