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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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SKID ROW To Support KISS On European Tour Dates

SKID ROW will support KISS on the following shows in Europe this spring and summer: June 12 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome June 13 - Brussels, Belgium @ Palais 12 June 27 - Lyon, France @ Halle Tony Garnier⠀ June 29 - Tuscany, Italy @ Lucca Festival⠀ July 01 - Mannheim, Germany @ SAP Arena Ju...

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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...

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MIKE TRAMP Shares 'Little Fighter' Track From 'Songs Of White Lion' Album

Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp will release "Songs Of White Lion", on April 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. As the title implies, the album sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from WHITE LION's catalog. The track "Little Fighter" from "Songs Of White Lion" can now be streamed below. Tramp says: "Fo...

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SKID ROW Launches '18 And Life' Cover Song Challenge

SKID ROW has launched the official "18 And Life" cover song challenge. To enter, upload a video of your "18 And Life" creative song cover to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube with the hashtag #18AndLife and tagging SKID ROW and you could win a Dave "Snake" Sabo Kramer signature guitar....

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN: 'If You Have To Rely On Backing Tracks, I Don't Think You're A Very Good Live Band'

Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman says that bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts are not very good live performers. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology...

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EDSEL DOPE Once Again Addresses His Involvement With STATIC-X, Blasts Heavy Metal Media For 'Tearing Down The Artists'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, was asked in a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio about the decision to keep Xer0's identity "private" and not publicly name the person who has spent much of the last three years performing a...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA 'Can't Get Down With' Lead Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts

ANTHRAX's Joey Belladonna says that he "can't get down 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 also more cons...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Doesn't Begrudge Bands Who Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that he doesn't begrudge bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying that the practice will continue as long as "the fans will tolerate it". In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-record...

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SKID ROW To Release New Live Album This Year

In a new interview with the 96.1 KLPX radio station, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about the band's touring plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we start up again in March, and we're doing a tour — us and BUCKCHERRY are going out, with another band...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts 'Lip-Syncing' Lead Vocalists: 'You're Cheating Yourself And You're Cheating The Audience'

Legendary singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted bands who rely on backing tracks for their lead vocals during their concerts, saying they are cheating themselves and cheating the audience. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers an...

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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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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Performing Entire 'Slave To The Grind' Album For 30th Anniversary Was 'Fun' And 'Cool'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about what it was like for him and his bandmates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety a couple of shows in 2021. He s...

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MIKE TRAMP Re-Imagines WHITE LION Classics For 'Songs Of White Lion' Album

Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp will release "Songs Of White Lion", on April 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. As the title implies, the album sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from WHITE LION's catalog. A single for "Cry For Freedom" is available today on all digital music services. Tramp says: "Fo...