In a new feature for The New York Times , journalist Hank Shteamer takes fans inside a small Toronto studio where Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are doing something they haven't done in over a decade: rehearsing for a tour. The article provides a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the upcoming "Fifty Something" tour and the emotional process of returning to the stage without Neil Peart. Here are the key takeaways from the piece: The Rehearsal Vibe is Light and Comic: Despite the immense pressure of living up to the Rush legacy, the atmosphere in the studio is incredibly positive. Between running through 11 of the 38 songs they are currently relearning (the titles remain a closely guarded secret), Geddy and Alex are leaning heavily into their trademark rapid-fire comic banter. Geddy noted their M.O. remains unchanged: "pay attention to detail, and then the minute the song is over, get as ridiculous as you can be." Integrating Anika Nil...

Rush return to the cover of Prog Magazine (Issue #169, May 2026), with a pair of features that neatly capture both where the band is now - and how they got here. The issue is anchored by “Making Memories,” a new interview with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson centered on the band’s return to the stage, while “The Curious Case Of Roger Kneebend! (Or How Rush Made Grace Under Pressure…)” revisits one of the more turbulent chapters in their studio history. Making Memories: The Road Back The lead feature focuses on the unlikely chain of events that brought Rush back into a working band. What began as informal playing and reconnecting gradually evolved into something more serious, eventually leading to the announcement of the “Fifty Something” tour - now one of the most anticipated runs in recent memory. As Geddy admits, even they were caught off guard by the scale of the response:     “We didn’t think we’d do four shows in each city that would sell out in a matter of days...

A newly released set of anniversary prints is celebrating 2112 in striking fashion, offering fans a limited-edition visual tribute to one of Rush’s most enduring works. The prints measure 12" x 36" and are available in two versions: a Main edition limited to 212 copies, and a Rainbow Foil edition capped at just 76 pieces. Both editions capture the spirit and mythology of 2112 through the distinctive style of artist Tom Whalen. Reflecting on the project, Whalen shared the challenge and inspiration behind the piece: “When I was asked to illustrate a piece for the 50th anniversary of this masterwork, I was both excited and deeply intimidated. I knew I wanted to depict the band in their era-specific robes, and of course include the Temple of Syrinx. From there, I explored the tension between technology and ancient knowledge by incorporating glowing, literary-inspired vacuum tubes throughout the composition. I kept coming back to the lyric, ‘Let the banners be unfurled. Hold ...

Rush grace the cover of Classic Rock Magazine (Issue #352, May 2026), accompanied by a new interview that digs into the band’s decision to return to the stage and what that process has looked like behind the scenes. Speaking with Philip Wilding, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reflect on how things evolved in the years following the final R40 show. At the time, both viewed that 2015 performance as a definitive ending. “After R40 there was no question,” Geddy says. “It was over for us.” The shift came gradually. Casual jams eventually turned into more focused sessions, including revisiting older material—something that didn’t come easily at first. “Let’s be fair, they were awful,” Geddy says of those early run-throughs, with Alex adding simply: “Oh, it was terrible.” Still, the process brought them back into the music, and the idea of playing again started to take hold. What began as a limited run of shows quickly expanded. “Originally we were only going to do those summer dates… s...