Bands utilizing backing tracks has been a closely contested pattern in current months, with differing faculties of thought successfully going to battle over what’s real and what’s not. And now we’ve obtained one other individual getting into the fray, as Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian got here out in assist of backing tracks throughout a current interview.

In a clip, posted yesterday on the Syncin’ Stanley YouTube web page, Ian stated that due to advances in expertise, bands can do extra. And whereas backing tracks are typically frowned upon by followers, Ian stated all that issues is that the tech is utilized in service of the present.

“Clearly, I’m conscious that that is one thing that’s occurring today now that the expertise has made it attainable to do these type of issues. And my opinion is I actually don’t care. I don’t care what artists do or what bands do to make their present occur. My opinion is that it’s onerous on the market for bands and artists today; it’s by no means been more durable. And no matter it takes to get a present on, I believe. It’s all a part of the present. That is simply new expertise that folks aren’t accepting but. That’s simply my opinion.

“Actually, who cares? what I imply? If it’s one thing you don’t like, then you’ve got the selection. You’ve gotten the selection as a shopper to spend your cash or not spend your cash. And, actually, that’s what it comes all the way down to. So why there’s an enormous deal about it, truthfully, I don’t care.

“I’ll say this. I did hear an AI model of Bon Scott singing on [AC/DC’s] ‘You Shook Me All Night time Lengthy’ yesterday on-line, and it gave me the chills — in a great way. So, no matter. I like that. I’m positive if there was different AI stuff I heard, I’d most likely possibly have a distinct opinion on it. All of it simply comes all the way down to what it’s and the way it strikes you.”