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NAMM 2024: “It’s not just a reissue of that very special instrument. This was an opportunity to showcase 40 years of evolution”: Alex Lifeson partners with Godin for the LERXST Limelight – a new take on his legendary Hentor Sportcaster
By Matt Parker published
The Rush icon has teamed-up with another forward-thinking Canadian export for his new S-style signature guitar

“I don't know if I can play like I played back then”: Alex Lifeson discusses how arthritis is affecting his playing – and why returning to the road might not be wise
By Matt Owen published
The Rush legend is taking “very, very effective” treatments to deal with his arthritis, but concedes his joint issue is “slowly getting worse”

Three “God-like guitarists” join forces and stadium-conquering rockers channel their inner spy: This week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Must-listen-to tunes from Guns N' Roses, Architects, IDLES, The Libertines, Devon Ross, Ryujin and many more

Just days after launching his own amp brand with Mojotone, Alex Lifeson gets his teeth into the pedal market with his first stompbox – the LERXST By-Tor
By Matt Parker published
The second announcement from the Rush guitarist and his collaborators at Mojotone aims to offer the Marshall-like tube tone of his $2.5k head in a $300 pedal

“There has been an explosion of guitar music in the past 5 years… LERXST amplifiers provide a platform for these players”: Alex Lifeson unveils LERXST amp range in collaboration with Mojotone – and there are new guitars, pedals and pickups to come
By Matt Parker published
The Rush guitar icon’s previously limited-edition Omega amp build is now available to all, alongside a new Chi head and combo – with more to come…

“His playing speaks to my soul like no other guitarist”: Alex Lifeson joins Adam Jones onstage to help Tool perform Jambi – before gifting his hero one of his signature Epiphone Les Pauls
By Matt Owen published
Having previously spoken about his affection for Jones' guitar playing, Lifeson joined Tool onstage to tackle the rhythmic riff rollercoaster – with some added Rush flair for good measure

Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess review – this versatile LP is definitely a looker… but should you Rush out to buy one?
By Stuart Williams published
Epiphone unveils its second Alex Lifeson signature model, this time as a Les Paul Custom. However, there’s a Ghost (or not) at the feast…

Feast your eyes on Alex Lifeson’s stunning new Epiphone Les Paul signature, the Floyd Rose-equipped Custom Axcess
By Matt Owen published
“It's stunning, it’s a really, really beautiful guitar,” says the Rush legend, but does it trump his previous Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess?
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