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W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has admitted to using backing tracks on the band's 2022 tour and explained why when pressed about the issue by a fan at a recent VIP Experience meet-and-greet session.

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.