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September 26th, 2008 
VH-1 Classic Presents Rush Hashanah
Here are some further details regarding the upcoming "Rush Hashanah" special on VH-1 Archetype. The 24 hours of Rush jubilant the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah will begin on Mon, September 29th at 7PM EST. The complete schedule is equally follows:Mon 9/29Beneath is the commericial promo that VH-1 Archetype has been airing:
vii-10pm: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, Rush in Rio
10-ten:30pm: Hangin' With Blitz
x:30pm-1:30am: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, R30
ane:thirty-2:30am: Rush Videos
2:30-3am: Hangin' With Rush
three-6am: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, Rush in RioTuesday 9/30
6-7am: Rush Videos
seven-10am: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, R30
x-11am: Rush Videos
xi-xi:30am: Hangin' With Rush
11:xxx-2:30pm: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, Rush in Rio
2:xxx-3:30pm: Rush Videos
3:30-4pm: Hangin' With Rush
4-7pm: VH1 Classic in Concert- Rush, R30
September 24th, 2008
Moving Pictures Now Available for Rock Band
The look is over for Rock Band fans: Moving Pictures, the seminal Rush album, is now available after a lengthy 4-week delay. The full anthology download is selling for $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) for each individual track. Unlike some other albums and tracks made available for Rock Band, the Moving Pictures download is made up of the original studio recordings.Check out the official Rock Ring Website for more data.
September 23rd, 2008
Rush 2009 Wall Calendar Images Now Online
I recently received my re-create of the 2009 Blitz "Live" Wall Calendar, which yous can now purchase at Amazon.com via this LINK. As promised, I've scanned all of the internal images and posted them online in the Image Database section of the site. Or simply click HERE to access the images directly.The "Live" images of the band which make upward the calendar were taken from the Exam For Repeat, Vapor Trails and R30 Tours. Come across the Tour Info department of the site for more details on those tours.
Overall, the quality and lay-out of the calendar is top-notch and well worth the buy cost. So if you lot haven't ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Savor the images-
September 23rd, 2008
Rush Photo Exhibition Coming to Salem Massachusetts
Professional photographer and fellow Blitz fan John Kane recently contacted me nigh an exhibit he will be holding in Salem, MA at the Front end Street Java Business firm on November 8th. The exhibit, which John dubs Workin' Them Angels: Rush through the Camera Eye, will incorporate photos John snapped off during several shows the band performed in the Boston area during the Snakes & Arrows tour.Donna Halper, the women credited with discovering Rush, is also expected to stop by and speak at the exhibit.
Afterward the showroom, Rush Tribute Band Lotus Land will be performing beyond the street at the Dodge Street Bar & Grill.
If yous are interested in attending the showroom, send your RSVP to rushexhibit@gmail.com.
To learn more virtually John, yous can read several recent articles (article | article) on him or check out some of his other photos at Flickr. Finally, click the promotional affiche to the correct for a full-size version.
September 22nd, 2008
Snakes & Arrows Alive DVD Printing Release
Rush.Com has just issued a printing release with official details regarding the upcoming release of the Snakes & Arrows Live DVD. Hither are the details:
RUSH will exist releasing the Snakes and Arrows LIVE DVD on November 25th 2008 in both standard DVD format and Blu-ray disc!
ZOË VISION/Anthem ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE Blitz DVD SNAKES & ARROWS Alive ON November 25 MUSICIANSHIP HIGHLIGHTED, EXTRAS ABUNDANT
"Thanks to ballsy songs, fantastical lyrics and extravagant drum solos, [Rush] rocks on through the 21st century...the scope of [their] achievements is undeniable..." Rolling Stone
September 22, 2008 o Burlington, MA - Zoë Vision/Canticle Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of the Snakes & Arrows Live DVD on Nov 25 from the legendary rock trio Rush. This iii disc DVD ready, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows their Zoë Vision DVD releases Rush-R30 (2005) and Blitz in Rio (2003).
The Snakes & Arrows Alive DVD (full track listing beneath) was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format, over two nights in October 2007 at the Netherlands' Ahoy Rotterdam arena during the renowned rock trio'south lengthy world tour. Additional SD footage was filmed in Atlanta this past July. The five month trek supporting Blitz's critically acclaimed 2007 studio release, Snakes & Arrows, which includes the Grammy® Accolade-nominated rails, "Malignant Narcissism," topped Pollstar'south Top 100 2007 Tours list at #12.
While previous DVD releases showcase unlike sides of the band , this DVD offers fans a rare and close up look at the prodigious musicianship for which the band is renown. Cameras follow bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart, closely, capturing not only their playing, notation for notation, just too the intimacy they share on stage. The diverse track list includes many new songs from Snakes & Arrows every bit well every bit old favorites like "Tom Sawyer" and "Freewill" plus an explosive rendition of "Between the Wheels."" Among the hidden gems and numerous special tour moments included equally extras is the fan coveted "What's That Smell" vignette and outtakes, a skit used to intro the second set, which capitalizes on the still emerging comedic talents of both Alex and Geddy who excel (and revel) in their roles as wild characters. Featuring collector's quality packaging and a choice of Dolby Digital v.1 Surround Sound or PCM Stereo for a superior audio experience, the DVD was mixed by frequent collaborator Richard Chycki (Aerosmith, Mick Jagger). Total running time is 221 minutes.
Snakes & Arrows made a triumphant debut on the Billboard 200 upon its release May 2007, inbound the chart in the #iii spot. The album'south pop success marked Rush'south highest nautical chart debut since 1993, likewise as the grouping'southward eleventh top 10 anthology in the U.Southward. Snakes & Arrows also debuted at #3 in the ring'south native Canada and at #13 in the Uk - the ring's highest British chart ranking in 16 years. In add-on, the album premiered in the top 10 in Sweden and Finland, and in the top twenty in Kingdom of norway, the Netherlands, and Japan.
Since releasing their self-titled debut anthology in 1974, Rush has been universally regarded every bit one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock, famed for virtuoso musicianship. Celebrated, critically acclaimed and respected worldwide, Blitz is the near successful Canadian rock band of all time and they remain one of the biggest grossing arena stone bands ever. Their extraordinary body of work - which includes such acclaimed works equally 1976's 2112, 1981'due south Moving Pictures, 1996'southward Test for Echo, and 2002'southward Vapor Trails - has accomplished worldwide sales exceeding 35 1000000 units.
Rails List:
- Limelight
- Digital Man
- Entre Nous
- Mission
- Freewill
- The Main Monkey Business
- The Larger Bowl
- Secret Touch
- Circumstances
- Between the Wheels
- Dreamline
Extras:
- What's Thats Olfactory property (DVD Content)
- 2007 Tour Outtakes
- What's That Smell Outtakes
- FarCry (Alternating cutting featuring rear screen footage)
- The Way the Wind Blows (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
- Red Sector A from the R30 Tour
Disk 2:
- FarCry
- Workin' Them Angels
- Armour and Sword
- Spindrift
- The Way the Current of air Blows
- Subdivisions
- Natural Science
- Witch Hunt
- Malignant Narcissism - De Slagwerker
- Hope
- Afar Early Alarm
- The Spirit of Radio
- Tom SawyerEncore:
- One Little Passage
- A Passage to Bangkok
- YYZ
Disk 3:
Oh, Atlanta - The Authorized Bootlegs
- Ghost of a Gamble
- Cherry-red Barchette
- The Copse
- 2112/The Temples of Syrinx
Pre-Ordering through Amazon.Com will be bachelor at this link within the next few days.
September 22nd, 2008
Rush Snubbed Again from the Rock & Ringlet Hall of Fame
The list of nominees for induction into the Rock & Curlicue Hall of Fame are in and, non surprisingly, Rush was excluded yet again. This year, the list of hopefuls includes:MetallicaEric from Power Windows has a great running history of Rush's exclusion from the hall. You tin can check information technology out Here.
Jeff Beck
RUN DMC
Chic
Wanda Jackson
the Stooges
Little Anthony and the Imperials
War
Bobby Womack
September 22nd, 2008
Special News Announcement Coming from Rush.Com
The latest Blitz News Letter has the following message:At that place will exist a special news proclamation on RUSH.COM in the adjacent couple of days. Please check www.blitz.com for updates.Will this proclamation have something to do with the upcoming Snakes & Arrows Live DVD? Mayhap the new Retrospective III compilation CD/DVD? Or peradventure the boys are starting early on their side by side studio album (wishful thinking). Whatsoever the news, we'll know soon enough.
September 19th, 2008
Blitz: Retrospective Three Due out Dec 9th
Update: Amazon.Com is now listing a CD/DVD version of Retrospective Iii. Information technology's not clear at this time what the Bonus DVD content will comprise though information technology may be a collection of Blitz videos from their Atlantic albums.Back in August we reported that, afterwards twenty years together, Rush might be leaving Atlantic Records concluding their long relationship with a "Greatest Hits" album. Today, Amazon.Com has released some data on the anthology which is tentatively titled Retrospective 3.
Amazon lists the release date as December 9th, though no additional data including a runway-list or artwork was made available every bit of this writing. It was previously suggested that, along with hits from Rush's Atlantic years, Retrospective 3 would also include some previously unreleased live tracks as well.
Pre-ordering of Retrospective 3 is available via Amazon.com at this LINK. By the way, the artwork to the right is my own creation and not representative of the actual artwork for the upcoming album.
September 19th, 2008
Snakes & Arrows Alive DVD Release Date News
Rush.Com has been hinting at the fact that the new Live DVD would exist released in the "Late Fall" of 2008. The DVD finally showed up on Amazon.Com which lists the release engagement equally Tuesday, November 18th.Amazon isn't taking pre-orders on the DVD yet, though that should alter in the very near time to come. You tin, however, sign upward for an alert at Snakes & Arrows Live DVD folio at Amazon which will advise yous when the DVD is available.
The contents of the DVD were filmed during 2 shows in Rotterdam, Netherlands back in October of 2007. Additional content was besides filmed during the band'due south July 22nd, 2008 Atlanta show.
September 18th, 2008
Rush News Bullets
Hither's a quick review of some of the latest happenings in the world of Rush...and across.- Stone Ring 2 Now Available: From the makers of the smash-hit video game Rock Band comes Rock Band ii featuring The Trees from Blitz's Hemispheres album. According to RushIsABand.Com, the version of The Trees included in Rock Band 2 is another 'vault' edition, similar to Working Man and was taken from a alive promotional video recorded back in 1978.Rock Ring two is now available at Amazon.com.
- Jazzy Available Light: Last yr we reported that Rush's Available Light from their Presto anthology would exist included in a new Jazz CD past Wave Mechanics Wedlock; a recording project band with nearly 30 contributing musicians. The album, 2d Season is now scheduled for release on Oct 1st and is bachelor for pre-order at Amazon.Com.
You can listen to an extract of Bachelor Calorie-free and the other tracks included in this CD at www.progjazz.com.
- Neil Peart Manner?: Y108, a Hamilton Ontario Rock Station has started a petition they're dubbing Performance RUSH-HOUR: THE DRIVE TO Award HAMILTONIAN NEIL PEART!. As Neil was built-in in Hamilton, the station is pushing to have a stretch of Red Hill Superhighway in Hamilton renamed to Neil Peart Manner. Click HERE to read the details of the petition and/or add together your proper name to the list. Thanks to RushIsABand.Com for the head's up on this initiative.
September 17th, 2008
2009 Blitz Wall Calendar Now Available at Rush Backstage Guild
Though it's even so available for pre-order at Amazon.Com, the 2009 Rush Wall Calendar is now available directly at the Rush Backstage Club.According to a Rush News Alphabetic character, concluding yr'due south calendar sold out before Christmas then if you're planning on getting a copy of the 2009 edition, you may want to place your order sooner rather than later.
This marks the fifth Blitz Wall Calendar in the serial which began back in 2004. As with all the by calendars, I plan on scanning the contents and uploading them to the Paradigm Database department of the site as soon as my copy arrives.
September twelfth, 2008
"Rush Hashanah" Welcomes Jewish New year on VH1 Classic
"In a victory for both Canadian prog rock and awesomely clever puns, VH1 Archetype will band in Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) with "Rush Hashanah". The channel volition air 24 hours of Rush on September 29th. The marathon volition characteristic two of the band'due south concert films, Rush In Rio and R30, plus music videos from the band'south past and present. "Rush Hashanah" isn't all just pun and games, nonetheless: vocalizer/bassist Geddy Lee, built-in Gary Weinrib, is the son of ii Holocaust survivors. Lee's parents really met when they were interred at a labor campsite in Poland and ultimately got married after they were liberated. So gloat Rush Hashanah this year with Geddy and the gang on VH1 Classic." - Rolling Stone Magazine
September 12th, 2008
Neil Peart Turns 56
Today marks the 56th altogether of Rush Drummer and Lyricist Extraordinaire Neil Peart. Neil (born Neil Ellwood Peart) came into the world on September 12th in 1952 Hamilton, Ontario.He grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada (now part of St. Catharines) working the occasional odd job including, as nosotros learned a while back, a Parts Manager for his father Tractor Supply visitor. His true ambition, even so, was to get a professional musician. During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band and dropped out of high school to pursue a career as a full-time drummer. Later on a discouraging stint in England to concentrate on his music, Peart returned habitation, where he joined local Toronto ring Rush in the summer of 1974. And the residue, every bit they say, is history.
Happy Birthday, Neil. Many happy returns.
September 9th, 2008
The Monochromes
During the Snakes & Arrows Tour of 2007-08, bout lensman John Arrowsmith chronicled each prove/venue with a series of photographs which appear on Rush.Com inside the Multimedia / Blitz on the Route section. Recently, John added a number of hit monochrome (black & white) images taken from one of the final shows.You tin can bank check all of the Rush on the Road images Here.
Thanks to RushIsABand.Com and John Arrowsmith for sharing the news.
September quaternary, 2008
Blitz News Bullets
I spent the terminal few days of the Summer downwardly at the Jersey shore where I ran into a number of fellow Rush fans (it helps to vesture Rush t-shirts when walking the boards). But now that Summer is officially over, at least hither in the U.Southward., it's time to go dorsum to the business of Rush.- Moving Pictures Album Download Delayed: According to numerous news sources including the official Rush newsletter, the full-anthology download of Moving Pictures for the video game Rock Band? has been delayed."Unfortunately, due to unforeseen technical difficulties, we won't be able to release Rush'due south "Moving Pictures" this calendar week. We'll be working on it as difficult as nosotros tin, just it looks like information technology could be a couple of weeks to set. In the meantime we will be moving around our schedule so nosotros still have DLC coming out each week (including this week, info to follow in another declaration)."
- Snakes & Arrows Alive DVD Due Out This Fall: Rush.Com also announced that the upcoming DVD of Snakes & Arrows Alive volition be out in the late autumn of 2008. Since the fall season officially extends into late Dec, it's unclear just when the DVD volition be released, simply we'll have more than news as information technology is released.
- Blitz Not Leaving Atlantic Records...Yet: Back in mid-Baronial we reported that Rush might be leaving Atlantic Records after the release of a Greatest Hits anthology. Obviously, that news story was premature co-ordinate to a news blog posting from Archetype Rock Magazine.
A spokesperson for Blitz has contacted Classic Rock to deny web reports that the ring are quitting Atlantic Records for the independent Canadian company Rounder. In fact, Rush are nevertheless contracted to Atlantic for one more album. Rounder - whose roster includes George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Alison Krauss, The Tragically Hip and Bruce Cockburn - will exist issuing the trio's upcoming Snakes & Arrows Live DVD, but that'due south as far every bit the arrangement goes."
- The Spirit of Radio to be included on Stone Revolution Video Game: Stone Revolution from Konami is an upcoming video game which is like to the very popular Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. According to some early leaks of the tracks included on this game, Rush's The Spirit of Radio will exist included in the initial release of the game. More information can be read Hither.
- An Unlikely Blitz Fan: This picture show says it all. Carmen Electra a Blitz Fan? Who would have thunk it? :)
August 27th, 2008
Alex Lifeson Turns 55
On this date in 1953, Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson (built-in Aleksandar Zivojinovicin) came into the world in Fernie, British Columbia. As Rush fans know, Lifeson founded the band in the summer of 1968 and was also responsible for bringing front end-man Geddy Lee into the mix.Though Alex is plain best known for being the guitarist for Rush, he'due south as well the function possessor of the Toronto restaurant The Orbit Room, and is a licensed aircraft pilot, motorcycle rider, and gourmet melt.
Happy Birthday, Alex! Many happy returns!
Baronial 22nd, 2008
Rock Band? Fans Can Be Modernistic Day Warriors With Complete Rush Album Moving Pictures
Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of the fourth complete anthology to the Stone Band? Music Store catalog of downloadable content. Available August 26, Rush's biggest selling album, Moving Pictures, volition be added to the Rock Band DLC itemize giving rock fans the opportunity to build a complete setlist to take on their virtual world tour.Moving Pictures joins the v other Rush tracks in the catalog including the recent release of the Blitz Masters Vault selections which includes sectional Stone Band versions of "Closer To The Heart" and "Working Man (Vault Edition)" and comprehend versions of "Tom Sawyer," "Limelight" and "Working Man." Moving Pictures, Blitz's eighth studio album, released in 1981 has sold more than v million copies. I of the well-nigh successful stone bands in music history, Canada's Rush has sold more than than forty million albums worldwide and go along to sell out arenas worldwide.
Click HERE to read the entire printing release.
The complete Moving Pictures album will sell for for $10.99 or 880 Microsoft Points, or $one.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per rail, which indludes the following principal tracks:
Tom Sawyer; Red Barchetta; YYZ; Limelight; The Camera Heart; Witch Chase; Vital Signs
The Stone Band website has likewise posted a new video interview with Geddy and Alex where they discuss the making of Moving Pictures.
August 21st, 2008
Rush News Bullets
From Comics to Tractor Parts to Drummer Jokes, here's a little taste of some recent Rush related news.- Neil Peart: Parts Manager: Earlier Neil joined the band in the early seventy's, and after returning home to St. Catharines, Ontario afterwards spending a yr and half in England, the soon-to-exist pulsate star took up a more than down-to-earth chore equally the Parts Manager at a Subcontract Equipment dealership. Neil worked alongside his father Glen Peart in those days at Dalziel Equipment. Ed from RushIsABand.Com but posted some scans of a Dalziel Equipment newsletter from 1973 which includes pictures of both Neil and his male parent. Definitely worth checking out . Thanks to Ed for sharing.- Cuerdas Uncovered:
Update: Special thanks get out to Steve Fletcher, Claudio D. Rodrìguez ( aka: C-08 ) and Carlos Perez for their work in translating the comic itself. The English version is now online.I recently came beyond a very interesting Spanish comic based on 2112 titled Cuerdas or 'Strings'. With some help from some fellow readers, I'k in the procedure of translating this comic into English language. In the mean time, you can check out the original Spanish version Here.
- How many drummers does it take to change a lightbulb?: Five: 1 to spiral the bulb in, and four to talk nigh how much better Neil Peart could've done it. This is only one of the 23 Best Drummer Jokes Ever recently posted at MusicRadar.Com. Why 23 jokes? Read the article to find out :)
August 18th, 2008
Fabulous and 50
MSN.Com recently ran an online news feature called Fabulous and 50 which focused on "some of Hollywood's most talented, frontward-thinking, and, yep, hot celebs who are turning 50 or are already in their 50s. And still quite fabulous..."Amid the Fab50 were all three members of Rush. Here's what they had to say about the band:The Rush boys -- Geddy Lee, 55, Alex Lifeson, 54, and Neil Peart, 55: This trio has rocked N America (they're Canadian) for twoscore years, including their successful, only-concluded 2008 tour. Lee was just 15 when he joined the ring in '68, at the behest of lifelong pal Lifeson. The hard-rocking Rush members have influenced bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica and Primus, and evidence no signs of slowing down themselves. Not so wing by night after all.You lot tin read the entire article at this link. Cheers to reader Jeff Johnston for the caput'south up.
August 17th, 2008
Metal Band 'Atheist' to Record Cover of YYZ
According to a posting at their official website, Atheist will exist recording a cover of 'YYZ' on their upcoming reunion album scheduled for release in 2009. From their site:"On the new ATHEIST tape we are going to record a blazing cover of the bright 'YYZ' from RUSH. Equally yous all know, we have long been fans of RUSH, and we know this embrace is a bit outside the box of what virtually metal bands do, only and then again as a band we are very exterior the box of what most metal bands do. And I can confirm that it will fucking destroy, and when people hear [Steve] Flynn's [drums] version of this melody. He renders me speechless. He has e'er claimed Neil Peart every bit a major influence, then it makes perfect sense to encompass this amazing slice of music."Atheist are a technical death metallic band from Florida, founded in 1984, whose music combined brutal riffs with subtle latin music arrangements and elements of jazz. Their second album, Unquestionable Presence, released in 1991, has been regarded by some critics as one of the about influential technical death metal albums of all fourth dimension.Thanks to Ability Windows for the news.
August 15th, 2008
Rush to Sever Ties with Atlantic Records?
Co-ordinate to Ed over at RushIsABand.Com, Blitz may exist ending their nearly xx-year relationship with Atlantic Records after the release of a Greatest Hits album former adjacent year. Rush has been under the Atlantic Records labels since 1989, marker the beginning of their long human relationship with the release of Presto. Overall, the band has released 11 albums nether Atlantic (7 studio albums and four live albums).The same Greatest Hits album is tentatively being titled Rush: 1989-2009 and is likely to include some previously unreleased live tracks during the band's tenure with Atlantic.
Though nothing official has been announced, Rush is apparently now in negotiations with Rounder Records, one of the largest Independent records labels in the U.S.
Thank you, as ever, to Ed for the news.
August 13th, 2008
Bubba's Volume Club Update from Neil Peart
Neil Peart recently updated the Bubba's Volume Club section of his website. As an avid reader, Neil periodically recommends and reviews some of the books he has read in this section of his site. In this 10th consequence of the "Club", Neil recommends the following books:The Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne JohnstonThanks to reader Ray M for the caput'south up on Neils update.
The Custodian of Paradise too by Wayne Johnston
The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Zen and Now: On the Trail of Robert Pirsig and the Fine art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Richardson
A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World past Tony Horwitz
August 5th, 2008
Rush News Bullets
The tour may exist over but there'due south withal plenty to talk about in the earth of Rush. Here are some notable news stories from the past couple of days, plus a site update I'm sure you lot'll enjoy-- The Rock & Ringlet Hall of Fame Debate Continues: A recent blog from Wired.com has opened up the unending contend regarding Rush'due south exclusion from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This time, however, fans - and non fans alike - tin can add their voice to the upshot which may reach the optics and ears of those involved with the establishment."You are yet to exist inducted," Stephen Colbert asked the Canadian ability trio on his prove in June. "Is there any take chances that your next album will be titled That'southward Bullsh*t?"You can read the unabridged web log and post your ain comments on the subject via this LINK.A off-white, and hilarious, question, and one with legs. In honor of Listening Post's recent Rush tangent, I decided to enquire my contact at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland if the institution would field some questions on the matter. They agreed, and then hither I am, Blitz fans and haters, asking for your help.
If yous could inquire the Stone and Roll Hall of Fame virtually a Rush candidacy, what would you enquire? Tell us beneath and we'll sift through the queries and lob the best three at Cleveland and see what comes up.
- Progressive Metal Volume to Feature Rush: According to Blabbermouth.Internet, the first definitive book of Progressive Metal, which will be released by Bazillion Points Publishing in the Fall of 2009, will feature content on Blitz. Penned by music writer Jeff Wagner, the book "explores the shared lineage of prog rock and metallic".
Beginning with the hugely influential mid-1970s efforts of Canadian ring Blitz, Wagner'southward volume explores the shared lineage of prog rock and metal. He unfurls the huge tapestry and examines the sounds and styles created during the genre'south 40-yr history, including: the "Big Three" - QUEENSR'CHE, FATES WARNING, and DREAM THEATER; extreme prog pioneers VOIVOD and CELTIC FROST; Norway's post-black metallic avant garde; and of course the huge global motion of Big 3-worshippers in the 1990s. The vastness of what can be considered "progressive metal" has proven to exist one of the most viable, malleable forms in all of modern music.Many thank you to RushIsABand.Com for passing along the news.- A Look Back at Rush's 30th Anniversary: After the recent attending Rush received in Rolling Stone magazine and the sectionalization amongst fans on whether or not the article 'Blitz Never Sleeps' was a favorable i or non, I decided to revisit the astonishing tribute Billboard Mag did on Rush back in May 2004 in commemoration of their 30th Anniversary.
The collection of articles and tributes that appeared in that upshot were heart-warming and inspirational to read and further solidified the amazing and influential career that Rush has been blest with. So, with that in mind, I've transcribed all of the Rush-related articles that appeared in that edition of Billboard magazine. Additionally, I've scanned all the images that accompanied those articles likewise as all of the tributes and advertisements for Rush that were listed.
You can check them all out HERE. One final notation: Every bit many of you may recall, fans were allowed to 'donate' to the tribute which gave us the unique pleasure of having our names appear in the magazine (See this Paradigm). If your name appears on this image, drop me a line and let me know then I can highlight information technology on the image. Savour-
July 31st, 2008
News, Weather, and Sports Update from Neil Peart
As has been the case throughout most of the 2007-08 Snakes & Arrows Tour, every time the band broke for an extended break, Neil would have a timely update in the News, Weather, and Sports section of his website. And then, with the tour over, we accept another (and final for the bout) update from Neil. In this edition, titled Independence Twenty-four hour period, Neil discusses the ring's (and his personal) trip to the Quaternary of July bear witness in Atlantic City, NJ -- the last show I personally attended on this terminal leg of the tour.This dirt and gravel track (sometimes sandy, too-a item hazard to united states on our heavy bikes) framed in pinewoods ran through the Wharton Country Forest in the southern role of the country. The area, known as the Pine Barrens, is officially designated the Pinelands National Reserve, a one thousand thousand acres of pitch pines and other vegetation adapted to the sandy, acidic soil and frequent fires. Information technology is one of New Bailiwick of jersey'southward more than attractive areas, and Michael and I also traveled many pretty little roads in Western Jersey, passing verdant farms, luxurious rural homes, and lush woodlands.Every bit I'grand a residence of Western New Jersey, I doubtable Neil was too far off from my apprehensive abode.Neil went on to share his connected appreciation - and amazement - at the celebrity he and Blitz have accomplished over the years.
Several nights this summer, during the opening vocal, "Limelight" ("Living on a lighted phase, approaches the unreal"-still and so truthful!), especially when we were playing outdoors and I could see everybody, I couldn't help shaking my caput in disbelief at the sheer numbers of people out in that location. "Unbelievable," I idea, "All of those people spent their money and their time, on tonight in this place, to come and run into us."Neil and so proceeds to talk over many aspects of his xx,000 miles of riding, including the hazzards of his select mode of travel earlier wrapping upwards his update with some thoughts he and his bandmates had on the tour in general.That realization is somehow humbling-y'all feel you have to try to earn that, because it's obvious that those people deserve the best y'all can give them.
The twoscore-nine shows (added to the sixty-iv terminal year) were exhausting, all right (and some of the rides, too), but satisfying, on the whole. Alex and Geddy and I were talking earlier the Atlanta show, 1 of the terminal ones, and agreed that the overall quality of our performances this summer has been better than ever earlier-that's something to exist able to share, after all these years. The audiences, every bit I wrote concluding summer, were "wonderfully large and unbelievably beholden (adjectives interchangeable)", and-crucially-we remained mostly healthy.Equally usual, information technology's a very entertaining, informative and insightful read. I highly recommend you cheque it out (Link). Bask.For now, I look forward to a long, slow recovery, and to a whole series of Independence Days. They will be sweeter for being so hard-won.
July 31st, 2008
Snakes & Arrows Alive Tour Ranked #8
According to Rolling Stone's Midyear Music Biz Report Card, the 2008 leg of the Snakes & Arrows Live tour ranked #8 amid all Stone/Pop concerts this twelvemonth with earnings of $18.3 million. The initial leg back in 2007 came in at position #half dozen with $21 1000000 in earnings. (Run across: Summertime Concerts Rocked).Bon Jovi, some guy from New Jersey and Van Halen took the top 3 spots during the showtime half of the year.
Thanks to Eric from Power Windows for the news update.
July 31st, 2008
2009 Rush Wall Agenda Now Available for Pre-Guild
Amazon.Com now has the upcoming 2009 Rush Wall Calendar available for pre-order. The calendar is expected to ship sometime in August. At this fourth dimension, it is non bachelor at the Blitz Backstage Club only I'grand sure it'll exist there relatively shortly.This marks the fifth Rush Wall Agenda in the series which began dorsum in 2004. As with all the past calendars, I plan on scanning the contents and uploading them to the Image Database department of the site as presently every bit my copy arrives.
Pre-club the calendar via this LINK or if y'all prefer a store forepart other than Amazon.Com, you lot can pre-social club it HERE.
July 30th, 2008
Songs for Tibet Track Listing Revealed
Update: We've now learned that the version of Promise included on this benefit album is not from Snakes & Arrows Live just, instead, was taken from the May 25th, 2008 evidence at the Brandt Heart in Regina, SK.Update: Audio samples of each runway can exist listed to Hither. Thanks to Eric from Power Windows for the link.
Amazon.Com has just posted the entire tracklist for the double-CD "Songs for Tibet" and, every bit many had expected, Rush's Promise volition exist the audio-visual track that appears on the do good anthology.
Disc: 1Interestingly plenty, information technology appears that the live rendition of "Hope" from Snakes & Arrows Alive volition be the version included on the anthology. You lot can pre-order the CD from Amazon.Com via this link. Thank you to Ed from RushIsABand for passing along the update.ane. Hide & Seek 2 (Imogen Heap)
two. Send Your Love - Art of Peace Remix (Sting)
3. Versions of Violence - Recorded in dressing room in Cologne, Germany (Alanis Morissette)
4. Belief (John Mayer)
5. Better (Regina Spektor)
half-dozen. Nosotros Are All Made of Stars - 2008 (Moby)
vii. Making Noise (Damien Rice & The Cheshire Project)
eight. More This - Bivouac Accept (Vanessa Carlton)
9. Zippo Fades- Kosen Rufu Version (Duncan Sheik)
10. Where Are Y'all Going - Alive in Barcelona (Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds)Disc: 2
i. Song Of Sand - Great Metropolis Version (Suzanne Vega)
2. All The Expert In This Life (Garbage)
3. Hope - Alive for The Art of Peace (Rush)
4. Madonna On The Curb - Peace Mix (Jonatha Brooke)
5. In These Times - the Concord Mix (Joan Armatrading)
half dozen. All My Mistakes - Featuring Tarira (Teitur )
7. Live In The World (Jackson Browne)
8. Ameliorate Way - Live in Six Fours les Plage (Ben Harper)
nine. The Heart Of The Matter Underlying Mix (Rupert Hine)
x. To Heal - and Restore Broken Bodies (Underworld)
July 29th, 2008
Geddy Lee Turns 55
On this appointment in 1953, in the small Toronto hamlet of Willowdale, Gary Lee Weinrib was born. And then, accordingly, let's all wish "Geddy" Lee - the vox and ferocious bass behind Rush - a rousing Happy 55th Birthday! Happy Altogether, Geddy -- and many happy returns.Coincidentally, this date as well marks the anniversary of when Neil Peart joined the ring (July 29th, 1974). Now that's one heck of a birthday present to receive.
Thanks to Today in Rush History for the news.
July 28th, 2008
New Multimedia Content at Rush.Com
The ring's official website Rush.Com has added some new content to the Multimedia section. Starting time up is Role Iii of the ongoing saga 'The Biggest Fans' which focuses on the Barbie dolls that adorn Alex's equipment on stage. Information technology'southward, well, bizarre but certainly worth a viewing. There are likewise pictures from the last two concerts in Atlanta and Indy.Finally, an interview video with Geddy and Alex has been included where the discussion centers around Stone Band: The Video Game and the release of the alternate version of "Working Man".
July 28th, 2008
Songs for Tibet Scheduled for Baronial fifth Release
As reported earlier this month, Blitz volition have an acoustic song appear on the upcoming Songs for Tibet do good album. That album is now available for Pre-Social club at Amazon.Com and is scheduled to exist released on August fifth.As a prove of solidarity with the Dalai Lama and Tibet, twenty musicians have come up together to release an album on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. The CD is entitled Songs for Tibet The Fine art of Peace. Legendary producer Rupert Hine has brought together some of the globe s meridian artists, including Sting, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Alanis Morissette, Ben Harper, Imogen Heap, Damien Rice and many others. These acoustic recordings - some original for the project and some audio-visual recordings of previously released songs - limited our mutual vulnerabilities and experiences in pursuing happiness, peace and liberty.A track list still hasn't been published so the debate continues as to which Rush track volition make the cut. Also note-worthy: As y'all can see on the album cover image, Rush takes the top billing behind Sting; nice to see considering the caliber of artists that also appear. Thanks to Power Windows for the head'south upwardly.
July 28th, 2008
Snakes & Arrows DVD Scheduled for November Release
According to FogoLabs, who are the production and filming house behind the upcoming Snakes & Arrows Live DVD, the tentative release date for the DVD has been set equally Nov quaternary of this twelvemonth. As previously reported, the Rush concert in Atlanta was filmed in HD so equally to capture some additional footage which could make its way into the bonus material for the DVD.Now that the bout has ended, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are expected to take several weeks off before before spending some time putting the finishing touches on the DVD set. Neil Peart is reportedly working on the packaging - and hopefully some commentary - of the set.
Though the release data is but a few months off, in that location are no pre-order links online - yet. Once they're available, we'll exist sure to post about them here.
July 24th, 2008
Snakes & Arrows Tour Wraps Tonight
Information technology all began on a warm, muggy nighttime in Atlanta dorsum on June 13th of 2007. Rush took the phase at the HiFi Buys Amphitheater for the first show in support of their latest anthology Snakes & Arrows. It was the offset time in virtually three years that the band had taken the phase after completing their R30 (30th Ceremony) bout.Now, over a year later, Blitz will have the stage at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Indianapolis, IN for their 114th* and last prove of this tour.
Interestingly enough, their concluding evidence in Atlanta was apparently filmed in Hard disk drive as potential bonus material for their upcoming Snakes & Arrows Alive DVD; the companion to the alive CD. Across the Live DVD, which is slated to exist released in time for the holidays subsequently this year, the band has no firsthand plans to return to the studio for their next album. However information technology's been clear that Geddy, Alex and Neil were extremely pleased with Snakes & Arrows as well as the tour so we tin only promise that their creative juices volition brainstorm to catamenia in the very near future.
Regardless, this past year has been an exciting one for all Rush fans, myself in particular. I was fortunate plenty to see the boys play four times during the 2007-08 bout including the phenomenal performance terminal September at Madison Square Garden in New York City likewise every bit their very showtime operation in Atlantic Urban center, NJ on the 4th of July.
Yet, Now it'south come to this... the end of the tour. Cheers, Blitz!
July 23rd, 2008
Rush play Blitz on Rock Band
Prior to Rush's advent on The Colbert Report last week, the ring spent some fourth dimension back-stage testing their skills on Rock Band. Their vocal of choice? Well Tom Sawyer of course. A backside-the-scenes video was taken of the band playing themselves on the fiddling screen and was posted online by the Colbert Nation Fansite.The video tin can been seen via this link too as below. Will Blitz laissez passer the video game test? Bank check out the video and discover out! Thanks to RushIsABand.Com for the head'due south upward.
July 22nd, 2008
Rush News Bullets
The Snakes & Arrows Live Tour of 2008 is winding downward. Rush will play in Atlanta tonight at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park before closing out the tour in Indianapolis, IN on Thursday the 24th. In the mean time, in that location'southward been plenty of exciting Rush related news over the past couple of days, then let's go to it.- Rush release alternate version of Working Man: Due to the popular demand which stemmed from its release on the video game Rock Band, Rush has now released the "Vault" version of Working Man on iTunes."The version features a never earlier heard guitar solo that Alex Lifeson did during the original recordings back in the 70's. The song was re-mixed by Rich Chycki who is known for his work on R30 and Snakes & Arrows. A bang-up addition to the Blitz vocal library!"- Rush's Old Stage Costumes Unearthed: This is a news story but a dice-hard Blitz fan tin can appreciate -- originally from Archetype Rock Magazine:Ever wondered where Rush's fondly remembered satin kimono costumes (link) ended upwards? Be honest now - you have, haven't you?- The House that Rush Built: Earlier this year we reported that Rush had donated $100,000 from the profits of their show in New Orleans to the efforts that are beingness made to revitalize the area since the Katrina Hurricane disaster. Today, Rush.Com reported that fans can besides contribute to the Make it Right entrada which is existence driven by Brad Pitt. For more information on this effort and for a donation link, please click hither. To track how donations related to the Rush initiative are doing relative to other causes in the program, click here. Now you can have a mitt in erecting the Firm That Rush Built.Well, now information technology tin can be revealed. Jap band Onmyo-Za have Geddy, Alex and Neil's old duds in their possession and are wearing them with pride!
(Alright, and so nosotros know these sorta outfits are de rigeur in Nippon's Visual Kei scene, but give us a break, will ya?!)
Onmyo-Za have been described as a Japanese thrash-pop answer to Nightwish, and y'all can check them out playing their fine opus Kasha No Wadachi here.
July 16th, 2008
Update: Blitz Perform on The Colbert Report
Update: The YouTube videos have been taken downward (no real surprise there), so I've replaced them with the official video feed from Comedy Central (see beneath). The unabridged episode is also bachelor online on The Colbert Report's website.The Rush functioning on the Colbert Report last night was fantastic. Not just did the ring perform an interrupted version of Tom Sawyer, but host Stephen Colbert likewise interviewed the entire band prior to the song. With such questions as "What'south Your Favorite Colour" directed at Neil Peart to wondering if their next album will be titled "That'southward Bullshit" in response to the band'south exclusion from the Rock & Coil Hall of Fame, the entire segment was extremely entertaining - and the studio audition was cheering and laughing throughout.
Videos of the performance/interview as well as other Rush-related moments during the show are already available on YouTube (come across links below).
Because Colbert asked the band if their finish on his show would announced on the back of their concert t-shirts, to which the band responded "sure", I've added the stop to the Tour Dates section of the site :)
Other "official" links to the prove are available at The Colbert Report Website.
July 15th, 2008
Blitz to Appear on The Colbert Report
For the first time in over thirty years, Rush volition be making an appearance - and playing - on American television. Equally indicated from an AP News Story, Blitz will make their appearance on Wednesday night (July 16th):The Canadian band Rush, which hasn't performed on U.Due south. idiot box in more three decades, volition play their classic "Tom Sawyer" on the Comedy Central prove Midweek (11:thirty p.1000. EST). The Geddy Lee-led trio, which is currently on tour, hasn't played on U.South. television since 1975.What a dandy manner to wrap upward the tour! I'll post video links to the actual appearance and performance once they become available. For more information on the Colbert Study, click HERE.Thank you to readers Mike M., Jeff J. and GeddyWannaBe for the head'south up on this news.
July 15th, 2008
Songs for Tibet - The Fine art of Peace will include runway by Rush
According to an article posted on Sting's (of the Constabulary) website, Rush will appear on the upcoming Songs for Tibet - The Art of Peace album.Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer & other Meridian Artists ship a musical message of back up to Tibet and the Dalai Lama - 'Songs for Tibet' set for release Baronial v, 2008 in fourth dimension for the Olympics...At this time, it's unclear which Blitz rail will exist included and if it will re-recorded by the ring for this album, or lifted from an exisiting album. Possibilities include Hope from Snakes & Arrows as well as the live rendition of Resist from R30 and Rush in Rio.The Art of Peace Foundation announced today that over a dozen of the globe'south top musical artists, including Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Suzanne Vega, Rush and Duncan Sheik are coming together for an album entitled, "Songs for Tibet - The Art of Peace." The projection is the artists' expression of peace and support for Tibet and the Dalai Lama.
The album features audio-visual songs recorded past the artists that are proactive celebrations of our shared humanity and common search for happiness. The songs themselves reverberate the sublime beauty and vulnerabilities experienced in pursuit of happiness, peace and freedom.
The album volition release August 5th, three days before the opening of the Summertime Olympics.
Thanks to Ability Windows for the news.
July 9th, 2008
Blitz News Bullets
Rolling Stone Magazine is at it again while a British magazine has a few things to say almost Blitz. Plus some exciting news for Rock Band fans...- Rolling Stone Magazine Responds to Blitz Fans -- Sort Of: After last week'south Rolling Stone Magazine's iv-page article Rush Never Sleeps striking the stands, Rush fans were quick to leap on the mag for painting fans - and Blitz - in less than a stellar light. Many fans, yet, also idea the article was well done -- and long overdue of grade. Now, Rolling Stone as countered with a mini-article which is available online.In Rush vs. Rolling Stone: A Qualitative Analysis, RS reveals that, perhaps, they aren't as anti-Blitz as we fans claim them to exist. You be the gauge -- I'thou not quite convinced. A quick extract from the article follows. The full commodity can be read Here.
A meme has developed in certain fan circles over the by few decades: Rolling Stone hates Rush. Ever since RS ran its review of Hemispheres in 1979, we've gotten more letters from Rush fans than mayhap anyone else. Almost input runs forth the lines of: "RS obviously hates Rush" or "Why hasn't Blitz been inducted into the Rock and Coil Hall of Fame?" to "You suck!" Then allow's examine: Does Rolling Stone really hate Rush? Our scientific qualitative analysis follows.More manufactures on Rush from RS Magazine:
Rush: Ability From The People - from 1981
Rush: The Complete Album-by-Anthology Guide- Classic Rock's "Buyer'southward Guide To Blitz": The UK's Classic Rock Magazine, which has been fairly appreciative of Rush over the years, has a new segment in its latest issue bachelor online. The article, titled Buyer's Guide To Rush discusses many of Rush's albums over the years and places them in categories from "Essential: Classics" to "Superior" right on down to "Avert".
From Led Zep copyists and the sword-and-sorcery 70s, to prog rock giants and virtuoso instrumentalists, theirs has been an epic journeyCheque out the unabridged article HERE. Thank you to Eric from Ability Windows for the news.- Rock Band: The Video Games Rocks to Blitz The popular video game Rock Band, which came pre-loaded with a comprehend version of Rush's Tom Sawyer and later had versions of Limelight and Working Man available for download, is at present slated to have the complete Moving Pictures anthology available as well. Additionally, primary runway versions of Working Human and Closer to the Centre are scheduled to exist released for the game. Farther, The Trees is rumored to exist a feature track in the game's sequel Rock Band ii, which is due out this September.
Now, over at Blitz.Com, a new video has been posted in the Multimedia section of the site which has Geddy and Alex discussing the game with Rock Band representative Brett Milano. The video touches upon the upcoming release of the alternate-main track version of Working Man, ane which contains an alternate solo, for the game as well as a look back at the early days of Rush.
Finally, there are ii "Rush & Stone Ring" sweepstakes shortly being held. You tin read all the details and enter them both at the post-obit LINK | LINK. With cheers to Ed from RushIsABand for the news.
July 5th, 2008
Blitz Rock the Jersey Shore
The July 4th bear witness in Atlantic City was everything you lot would wait from a Blitz concert. A bully, capacity crowd whose free energy kept building throughout the bear witness, flawless execution of the set listing by the band, and a subtle but nice tribute to America's altogether by this Canadian trio. The show started off about 15 minutes tardily as people were yet filing in at seven:30; the original starting time of the show. The kickoff fix was great, though yous could sense the crowd wasn't fully into it...yet.As the 2d set exploded (literally) with Far Cry, the crowd jumped to life and were going admittedly basics by the time the second gear up ended. Neil'south solo was, once again, outstanding and mesmerizing as witnessed by the entire crowd who were collectively fixated on the centre phase and 2112 was a care for to behold.
Every bit the band returned to the stage for the final encore, Neil replaced his usual Snakes & Arrows branded skull-cap with a "Stars & Stripes" version. Very fitting for the Quaternary of July show. Some 60 odd pictures from the show tin be seen via this link. Enjoy-
July tertiary, 2008
Rush Head to Atlantic City, NJ
I tin't imagine a better way to spend the July 4th vacation weekend than seeing Rush ... especially in a new venue. Rush is heading towards 'Sin City East' to play a date at Trump's Taj Mahal in the Marc Etess Arena. This will be the showtime time the band has ever made a cease in historic Atlantic City, NJ and yours truly will be in omnipresence. This volition be the first time I've seen Rush during the 2008 leg of the tour. I'll have a camera ready to snap off some, hopefully, decent shots of the band which will, of class, be posted here over the weekend.A number of fans will be congregating at the Trump'due south Plaza Beach Bar for pre-concert festivities (i.eastward. eating and drinking). I'll exist at that place too adorning a custom Cygnus-X1.Net t-shirt. If you run into me, be sure to stop by and say 'How-do-you-do'. It would exist great to meet up with boyfriend fans.
I hope everyone enjoys the show - and for those non attending, have a great and safe holiday weekend.
July 2nd, 2008
Rush Never Sleeps Commodity - Now Online
Update: Check out this article ("Rolling Rock" Finally Embraces Blitz) Nearly the RS article on Rush. Another fine read.The article "Rush Never Sleeps", which appeared in the July 10-24 result of Rolling Rock Magazine, has at present been transcribed and is available here. Here's an extract:
It's true that Rush doesn't mean today what information technology did in '76 or even '96. Information technology may mean more. Back when Peart was lost in America, Lee remembers knowing that his friend'south path dorsum would be through music. "Because that's who he was," Lee says. "The quickest way to health is to be who you are and do that thing that you lot honey to do." And if today's Rush stands for anything besides dazzling chops and heady abstractions, it may be that simple, oddly courageous conviction: doing what you love - whether information technology gets you called a nerd, spurned past your characterization or turned into an icon.High-resolution images from the commodity as also included. For a magazine that regularly scorns or outright ignores Blitz, this is actually a very well written and positively spun commodity. Enjoy!
July 1st, 2008
Neil Peart Wins Pulsate! Magazine'south Drummer of the Year Honour
For the second consecutive year, Neil Peart has won Pulsate! Mag's Drummer of the Year honour based on their 2008 Reader'due south Poll. In addition to the top spot, Neil besides won the Best Alive Drummer laurels also as the Best Mainstream Pop Drummer award. In the category of All-time Progressive Rock Drummer, Neil was the runner-up to Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy.The entire results are to be published in the mag'south August 2008 issue. With thanks to RushIsABand.Com for the news.
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