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New Music From Foo Fighters Coming Soon [VIDEO]

We don't have long to wait for the next collection of tunz from Dave Grohl and company, so we've got that going for us. No title yet, but the new Foo is set to hit stores (and the 'net) on April 12th,...

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Rush Named Best Live Act In The World

My favorite classic rock band Rush has been voted the best live act in the world today by Music Radar Readers – and rock and metal bands make up 24 of the top 30 list, while locking out the top 8. The...

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Rush Drummer Neil Peart's New DVD Sheds Light on His Distinct Playing Style

Musicians know that the Rush catalog is loaded with Neil Peart’s distinct, intricate drum work. Aspiring percussionists can get an inside look at the master’s approach via his new instructional DVD,...

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The Bands the Rock Hall of Fame Forgot

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently announced it's annual list of nominees and this year's lists includes acts such as the Cure, Beastie Boys and Guns N Roses (all well deserved). However, over the...

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99X CockFight: Rush v Puscifer

It's been a tough week of cocks fights all the way around and tonight things don't get any easier. It's one of the best bands not to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (yet somehow Run DMC...

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Geddy Lee Talks About Getting Fired From Rush In The Early Days

Given that Rush has been around since 1968, with the current lineup having been in place since 1974, it would seem to the outsider that they’ve always been best mates. But that hasn’t always been the...

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Rush Ponder the Death of the Album 'and Everything it Represented'

The recent ‘Clockwork Angels’ release is proof that Rush are still a fan of the album format, but guitarist Alex Lifeson is coming to terms with the idea that the days of the long player may be...

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Neil Peart Pulls Out Gun at Kickoff Date of Rush Tour [VIDEO]

Rush played the first show of their Clockwork Angels tour in Manchester, New Hampshire this past weekend - and among the surprises of the show was drummer Neil Peart brandishing a gun and firing it at...

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New VW Commercial Features Vintage Rush Tune. Apocolypse Begins in 3-2-1 [VIDEO]

People who like Rush REALLY like Rush.  I mean 'possessed by the devil' like them.  People that don't like Rush, really HATE Rush.  There is no gray area.  Which makes it so hard to believe that a...

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Anthrax Unleash Thrash Cover of Rush's 'Anthem'

Anthrax have just unleashed the first track from their upcoming EP, 'Anthems.' The thrash legends have compiled six cover songs along with two versions of the band's 'Worship Music' track 'Crawl,' but...

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The Greatest Acceptance Speech of All Time by Rush

Alex Lifeson, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, was nominated by the band Rush to accept their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Award while Geddy Lee and Neil Peart stood back and watched. Continue...

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News Reporter Breaks Into Rush Classic on 'Air Guitar'

Slow news day? Roger Clark, a reporter for NY1 in New York City recently wrapped up a report on the 2013 US Air Guitar Championships by jamming out to 'Tom Sawyer' by Rush. The video comes from Monday...

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Rush Unveil Trailer for Live DVD and CD

Rush have released a trailer for their upcoming live DVD and CD set, 'Clockwork Angels Tour.' The document collects a late-2012 concert from a stop on the band's nearly yearlong tour in support of last...

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Wal-Mart Looks to Recover It's Tarnished Reputation with Help from…Rush?

If you think about it.  It's a perfect match. Wal-Mart...with a reputation that's been damaged by decades of criticism and legal troubles. Community activists have blamed it for damaging the...

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Rush Celebrate 40th Anniversary of 1st Album [VIDEO]

Rush's 1974 self-titled debut album is getting the remastering, re-issue treatment just in time for it's 40th birthday. Coming April 15 in box-set form, the package features the Rush debut re-mastered...

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Rush Unveil Forgotten Song From 1974 With Original Drummer

Rush have uncovered one of their early, and seemingly forgotten, songs for their upcoming career-spanning video box set 'R40.' Continue reading…

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Neil Peart Says There Are No Unreleased Rush Songs

Rush's drummer says that band's vaults are empty. Continue reading…

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Rush May Not Tour in 2015 After All

Alex Lifeson may have spoken too soon. Continue reading…

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Geddy Lee Takes to Twitter to Talk Hall of Fame Snubs and What Neil Peart...

Though it moved far afield, a new Twitter Q&A with Rush's Geddy Lee did touch on a few musical topics -- in between those about, say, bandmate Neil Peart's scent after a concert. Continue reading…

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Rush Fan Bets $2112 and Wins 'Jeopardy!'

A woman proudly displayed her Rush fandom on tonight's (July 16) episode of 'Jeopardy!' Continue reading…

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