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Alex Lifeson reveals his tone and playing secrets behind 11 landmark Rush tracks

By Chris Gill

In this classic interview from 1996, the Canadian guitar hero dissects Rush anthems from 2112 to Limelight and The Spirit of Radio

(L-R) Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee name 22 songs that shaped Rush's sound

By Guitar World Editors

The guitarist and bassist put together the ultimate mixtape of Rush influences

Watch members of Tool, Primus, Mastodon and Coheed and Cambria absolutely crush Rush’s classic Anthem

By Richard Bienstock

The latest from Two Minutes to Late Night is a wonder in the world

Alex Lifeson reveals he has “played very little guitar” since the death of Neil Peart

By Richard Bienstock

“I just don't feel it in my heart right now,” the Rush guitarist says

Watch Anthrax, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies members play Rush’s Freewill in epic quarantine jam

By Richard Bienstock

The group has also tackled two additional Rush songs, YYZ and La Villa Strangiato

Alex Lifeson of Rush

10 of the best songs over 10 minutes long

By Josh Hart

Here are some of the greatest - and longest - tracks that clock well into the double digits

Prog bassists will want to Rush to grab Geddy Lee's new Signature SansAmp DI-2112

By Richard Bienstock

Tech 21's desktop/amp-top unit packs two separate internal preamps and tons of tone into a highly portable package

Neil Peart, legendary Rush drummer and lyricist, dead at 67

By Jackson Maxwell

The great drummer had been battling brain cancer

Watch Rush’s Alex Lifeson Demo Signature Mojotone Lerxst Omega Amplifier

By Richard Bienstock

Two-channel British-style head is now available in a limited autographed run.

The 10 best acoustic guitar riffs

By Guitar World Staff

From classic rock standards to fingerpicked ballads, we spotlight the acoustic guitar's important place in rock history

Rush's Alex Lifeson Working on New Project with Marco Minnemann

By Richard Bienstock

The Aristocrats drummer made the announcement on his official Facebook page.

Rush Announce Deluxe Expanded Edition of 1978’s ‘Hemispheres’

By Richard Bienstock

The new set features previously unreleased and newly restored bonus footage, original artwork and more.

Watch Rush Shred Through “La Villa Strangiato” at the Pinkpop Festival in 1979

By Richard Bienstock

Guitarist Alex Lifeson celebrates his 64th birthday today.

Watch One Man Perform Rush’s "Tom Sawyer" on Guitar, Drums and Vocals at Same Time

By Christopher Scapelliti

Apparently it's not enough for guitarists to excel only on their instruments these days.

Steve Vai and Sebastian Bach Play Rush's "Tom Sawyer"

By Damian Fanelli

Rush Release "Farewell to Kings" Lyric Video

By Jackson Maxwell

Hear Fu Manchu Team Up with Rush's Alex Lifeson for New, 18-Minute Song, “Il Mostro Atomico”

By Guitar World Staff

John Petrucci: “My Favorite Chord Is ‘The Alex Lifeson Chord’”

By Christopher Scapelliti

Tonal Recall: The Secrets Behind the Extraordinary Guitar Sounds—“Shine on You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V),” “Red Barchetta”

By Chris Gill

Rush Announce 40th Anniversary 'A Farewell to Kings' Reissue

By Jackson Maxwell

Rush have announced a 40th anniversary reissue of their 1977 album, A Farewell to Kings.