The online metal mag The Gauntlet has posted 2 new album reviews, both of which mention comparisons to Rush. I've never heard of either of these bands, but whenever I hear mention of a Rush comparison they get my attention.
For hardcore band A Wilhelm Scream's new album Ruiner they had this to say:
... When listening to "The Pool", you may think that NOFX has gotten into a head-on collision with Rush and Alex Lifeson's hands were sewn back onto Fat Mike. There's a lot of tunefulness to be found here and one doesn't even need to look for it. It is right there in your face, whether the band is plowing through a hardcore breakdown or speedy, double-kick fueled chorus. ...
For alt-metal band Opus Dai's album Actum Procul they say:
... "Rain" is as textured as the studio version of the track that is included on the Double Blind artist sampler "Unknown Vol. 1". An eclectic mixture of the sounds of The Jesus Lizard and Rush, this track stays with the listener well, the charismatic vocals of Chris-Paul Basso drawing you deeply into the emotions inherent in the track. ...
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