SHOCKING: Steve Harris collapse on stage while performing for the…

In a recent concert for his side project Titanium Tart in Pompano Beach, Florida, McBrain addressed his health issues to the crowd (which was then transcribed by Blabbermouth) and talked about his recovery journey:

To be honest, if McBrain weren’t ready to play at all a year and a half after suffering a stroke, that would be perfectly understandable. The fact that he can play at all is a small miracle in and of itself, and any limitations should be easily forgiven. It’s good to know that his bandmates are being understanding about his limitations.

Backing tracks are becoming more and more of a hot button issue in music, and, in the metal world, it’s a very controversial topic. Some like W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless and Fozzy’s Chris Jericho are in favor of backing tracks, while a lot more coming out against it like Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden. In some cases, accusations of using backing tracks can be damning to certain metal musicians, such as when John 5 of Mötley Crüe recently had to post a video proving that he doesn’t use backing tracks. Well, you can L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns amongst the detractors camp on this issue.