Thanks to all the fans who came out to see the Clockwork Angels Tour 2012! It was an amazing run – from the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble, the filming in Dallas & Phoenix, and YOU. It proved, once again, how dedicated and loyal the Rush fans are and are such a part of the overall show. Europe, are you ready? Clockwork Angels 2013 in Europe is on sale now. And just because we had such a good time, we are now making plans for more dates in the spring and summer of 2013 in North America – so stay tuned for more announcements. Looking forward to seeing you out on …

An original Mercury ad for “2112”.

“Overture” by Tom Hodges.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rush Signals album this week, North American syndicated show InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands will examine a pivotal moment in the career of Rush. http://www.inthestudio.net/redbeards-blog/rush-signals-30th-anniversary-2/

Rush will capture the Clockwork Angels tour by filming in Phoenix and Dallas on Nov 25th and 28th respectively. Be a part of the show – get your tickets here for Phoenix or Dallas. The shows are being filmed for an upcoming DVD set for release in 2013.

Sorry we couldn’t be there, playing in Seattle but thanks to Classic Rock Magazine readers for the Album of the Year and Band of the Year awards!

In time for 21/12 celebrations, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release deluxe editions of Rush’s landmark album 2112 that will feature 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes, Unreleased Live Tracks and the First Ever Rush Comic Book, available globally starting December 18, 2012. There will be 3 configurations of 2112: DELUXE EDITIONS (CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray) and a special SUPER DELUXE EDITION (CD/Blu-Ray/Hardbound book case). The deluxe editions contain a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-Ray material including the remastered 2112 CD with 3 live bonus tracks and a DVD or Blu-rayâ„¢ disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, …

Alex Lifeson, #1 greatest Canadian guitarist ever as determined by the CBC: http://music.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2012/11/The-25-greatest-Canadian-guitarists-ever