Rush (Band)

Rush to Judgment, and the Rock Hall of Fame

Rush fans have been very angry for a very long time. Not at the long-lived Canadian prog-rock trio--no, they worship them unequivocally. The "world's biggest cult band" has a fanatical following heavily composed of dudes, and in the last decade, those dudes have been pissed, ranting about the Rock a ... More >>

Beware of Mr. Baker: Give the Drummer Some Slack?

Great drumming almost excuses Ginger Baker's dickishness

This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig Guy Talks Neil Peart

In this week's print edition of The Voice, we wondered whether drummer Neil Peart of Rush -- which comes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight -- really needs every single piece of the gargantuan kit you'll see him surrounded by onstage this evening. We reached out to a couple of drum lifers a ... More >>

Neil Peart's Rush to Excellence

Is every piece of his monstro drum set necessary? Abso-fucking-lutely, say the experts.

Mnemonic Devices to Help You Remember That It's 2012

Once upon a time, people expressed concern come the New Year that they would forget to write the correct date on their checks. Because the only people who still use checks are con artists, there is one less thing to worry about as we ring in 2012. Still, it may be difficult to remember what year it ... More >>

Man Your Battle Stations

Conceptually inclined emo kids' seriously absurd prog-metal fantasies hit the big time

La Villa Strangiato

Ayn Rand's favorite Canuck power-prog trio colonizes Brazil

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Ho ho hee hee ha ha to the funny farm where life is beautiful

Manifest Destiny

The Return of the Dictators

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Pavement Comes Alive