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SAXON's PAUL QUINN Thanks Fans For 'Outpouring Of Love And Respect' After Decision To 'Step Back From Touring'

SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn has thanked fans for their "outpouring of love and respect" after his recent announcement that he was "stepping back from touring". As a result of Quinn's decision, SAXON canceled its April 2023 South American tour as well as the appearance at the Monsters Of Rock cruise....

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BILLY SHEEHAN On Artists Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'I'm Very, Very Much Against Faking It'

In a new interview with I'm Music Magazine, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is perhaps best known for his stint as a member of former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth's solo band, was asked how he feels about the explosion of artists using tracks in their live shows these days. He responded: "...

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PRIMUS And TOOL Members To Perform At Intimate Los Angeles Benefit Concert

On April 17, PRIMUS will perform an intimate benefit concert at the Belasco in Los Angeles in support of their close friend, film director, screenwriter and animator Jimmy Hayward, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Featuring Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor of TOOL and surprise guests,...

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SAXON Frontman BIFF BYFORD Wants 'Somebody From The '80s Era' To Replace PAUL QUINN On The Road

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, Biff Byford spoke about SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn's recent decision to "step back from touring". The SAXON frontman said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's gonna be a change. The thing is it wasn't a surprise. It was talked abou...

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ANVIL's LIPS On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'I Completely Disagree With That Concept'

ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow says that he "completely disagrees" with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts. 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 m...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Wasn't Surprised By PAUL QUINN's Decision To 'Step Back From Touring'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of AllMusic, Biff Byford was asked if he was surprised by SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn's recent decision to "step back from touring". The SAXON frontman responded: "No. He's been talking about it for four or five years now. There's a lot of pressure touring at the le...

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VIO-LENCE's SEAN KILLIAN Explains Absence From Melbourne Concert, Blasts 'Haters'

Vocalist Jason North of TRUTH CORRODED filled in for Sean Killian at VIO-LENCE's March 11 concert in Melbourne, Australia after Killian fell ill shortly before the performance and could not make the gig. VIO-LENCE's lineup for the show consisted of North, drummer Adrian Aguilar (EXMORTUS),guitaris...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO 'Would Rather Retire' Than Lip Sync His Way Through A Concert

Acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto says that he doesn't see anything wrong with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts but he draws the line at singers lip syncing their entire performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass f...

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VINNY APPICE Blasts Vocalists Who Lip Sync: 'That's Pretty Bad If You Can't Sing It Live'

Former BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL drummer Vinny Appice says that he doesn't think it's right for singers to rely on pre-recorded tracks for their lead vocals during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on backing tracks, drum trigger...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: 'I Have Nothing Against Bands Who Wanna Enhance Their Performance' With Some Backing Tracks

ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante says that he doesn't see anything wrong with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted tech...

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Watch: VIO-LENCE Performs With No Original Members In Melbourne, Australia After Singer SEAN KILLIAN Falls Ill

Vocalist Jason North of TRUTH CORRODED filled in for Sean Killian at VIO-LENCE's March 11 concert in Melbourne, Australia after Killian fell ill shortly before the performance and could not make the gig. Fan-filmed video can be seen below. VIO-LENCE's lineup for the Melbourne show consisted of North...

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SAXON's Founding Guitarist PAUL QUINN To 'Step Back From Touring'

Guitarist and founding member of British heavy metal legends SAXON, Paul Quinn has decided to "step back from touring" with the band. As a result of his decision, SAXON has canceled its April 2023 South American tour as well as the appearance at the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Earlier today, SAXON rele...

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BOBBY GUSTAFSON Opens Up About Exit From VIO-LENCE

Guitarist Bobby Gustafson has opened up about his fall 2022 exit from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans VIO-LENCE. The 57-year-old musician, who is based in Florida, told the "Metal Mayhem ROC" podcast: "Yeah, [the cross-country commute] was hard. And with the economy, the way it was, eve...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Blasts Singers Who Lip Sync, But Says Backing Tracks Are 'Okay' When Used 'Properly'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee says that he is "absolutely" against singers who lip sync during their concerts. 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...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Mind KISS Using Backing Tracks During Live Concerts, Says Fans Shouldn't 'Concentrate On Those Things'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he has no issue with singers who lip sync during their concerts. 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 als...