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HALESTORM’s JOE HOTTINGER On Not Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: ‘To Me, Rock And Roll Is Supposed To Be A Little Dangerous’

todayJune 18, 2026

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In an interview with Andy Guitar conducted at last weekend’s Download festival in the United Kingdom, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “To me, a live show is an…

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In an interview with Andy Guitar conducted at last weekend’s Download festival in the United Kingdom, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “To me, a live show is an…
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