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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee work that '80s style as they perform live with Rush in 1984.
Geddy Lee on the making of Rush’s 1984 classic Grace Under Pressure

By Jonathan Horsley Published

How the trio battled cabin fever in the depths of winter in search of a sound that had more of Alex Lifeson's guitar, more cutting-edge synths, "more of everything!"

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2270 -- Pictured: Musical guest Flea performs on Monday, March 23, 2026 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)
Flea covers Frank Ocean and explains why he’s scratching a long-standing trumpet itch on his new album

By Ben Rogerson Published

Watch him doing double duty on trumpet and bass in the company of Jimmy Fallon

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I said, ‘Hey, you guys want to jam on some Isley Brothers?’ Nobody laughed”: Les Claypool on his audition for Metallica

By Will Simpson Published

Now he’s made a concept album with Sean Lennon

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“It took me one second to understand that she's a survivor”: Melissa Auf der Maur on why she’s “proud” of Courtney Love

By Will Simpson Published

She has a memoir out this week

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“Who knows what’s next?”: Alex James on Britpop Classical, Blur and prospect of returning to Coachella

By Will Simpson Published

Bassist plays the Albert Hall tonight

Gigs & Festivals
A shot of a crowd during a packed show in a small music venue.
Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues

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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush perform live in 2015.
Geddy Lee on honouring Neil Peart and why he and Alex Lifeson are getting back together as Rush

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Rush will to the stage once more to celebrate the life and legacy of the late, great Neil Peart. Lee explains how wellness clinics, fun jams and "unfinished business" made the "R" word easier to say

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A black-and-white portrait of Rush's Geddy Lee [left] and Alex Lifeson as they announce their reunion tour.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are bringing the Rush reunion tour to the UK, Europe and South America

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The 50 Something Tour will see Rush play two epic sets culled from 40-plus tracks – tickets for the newly announced 2027 dates go on sale at 10am on 27 February

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Harley Benton NAMM 2026 releases include left-handed options on its V-style electric and offset bass guitars, fresh finish options for the SC single-cuts, and new colours for its HSS S-style
Harley Benton’s 2026 mega-drop: Metallica makeovers, fresh colours and a baritone SC Custom III, all-solid acoustics for under $250 and more

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The budget gear giant rings in the changes with eight new electrics, one ‘thunderous’ retro beginner bass, and a pair of acacia bodied Custom Line acoustics… All at ridiculously low prices

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"Cliff took Kirk's solo, which I think is just so cool": Robert Trujillo on the time Metallica mixed up their solos

By Will Simpson Published

He says Orion is “the closest thing to the spirit of Cliff Burton”

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