A few weeks ago, a listing appeared on British music seller Juno Record's website (and others) indicating that Rush will be following up their November release of The Albums: 1989-1996 vinyl box set, with a similar release covering the band's 2002-2012 period. The listing was for a 7-CD set called Rush: The Albums 2002 To 2012 with a released date of today. However, it was assumed that this was a mistake and it would actually be a 7-LP set, which it turns out it is. Earlier today, the Rush Backstage Club finally posted an official listing for the box set, which you can check out here. The set contains Rush's 3 studio albums from that time period, each on 2 LPs, along with one LP containing their 2004 Feedback EP, for a total of 7 LPs. You can get all the details, and purchase one of the sets at this location.
The July 2025 edition of Guitarist magazine includes a 3-page feature on Envy of None as part of their Tones Behind the Tracks series. They chat with Alex Lifeson for a short interview about how the project came about, their new Stygian Wavz album, what gear he used, and what's next for the band.
... We've been talking about [live shows]. You know, it's not easy to just go and do a gig. It's not like you grab your gear, jump in a van and go to a place and play. We have never played together, so we'd need to put together a set from the two albums. There's a lot of work involved to even consider doing some dates. But having said that, we would love to because, in our minds, we can see what an amazing couple of hours it would be if we were to do those first two records in a live situation. A nice theatre with a nice PA and a very subtle light show. I think that would be great.
You can read the entire interview in the July, 2025 edition of Guitarist magazine.
Rush's Alex Lifeson and his Envy of None bandmates are a few of the many artists included on a star-studded tribute to Canadian rockers Triumph. Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph officially releases TODAY and is now available to order via Amazon and other retailers. In addition to Alex Lifeson, some other artists performing on the album are Heart's Nancy Wilson, Slash, Sebastian Bach, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Anthrax's Joey Belladonna, Mickey Thomas of Starship, Styx keyboardist/singer Lawrence Gowan, Journey drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo, Tesla's Jeff Keith, former Chicago bassist/singer Jason Scheff, Night Ranger's Jack Blades, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. Alex Lifeson along with Envy of None's Andy Curran and Maiah Wynne contribute a rendition of Triumph's Blinding Light Show off Triumph's self-titled 1976 debut album, which you can listen to via Spotify. The album is available to purchase on CD, Double vinyl and on digital streaming.
Rush beer partner Henderson Brewing Company have announced more details regarding their 3rd annual Rush Day event. Rush Day 2025 will take place on August 23rd at the Brewery's Toronto location. Some of the highlights will be an exclusive Rush Day 2025 beer, special guests Howard Ungerleider and Ivar Hamilton, Rush memorabilia, a pop-up Rush tattoo studio and Show Us Your Rush Tattoo contest. There will also be a limited edition Rush Day 2025 souvenir, exclusive Rush merch, Rush beer tastings, Rush Karaoke, Rush trivia, a brewery screening of Exit ... Stage Left, and more! For all the details and to purchase tickets, visit Henderson's website at this location. And on a related note, UK-based Fierce Beer brewing has partnered with Henderson Brewing to distribute Rush Golden Ale in the UK, and they are now taking orders.
On this past week's episode of Rush Roundtable on the Rushfans YouTube channel (episode #277), the panel continues their Snakes & Arrows discussion with We Hold On.
15 years ago yesterday, on June 5, 2010, there was a Rush reference in the kids show Wizards Of Waverly Place (Season 3, Episode 20 - Max's Secret Girlfriend). During the opening scene, the characters Alex and Harper find out that their friend Max has a girlfriend and to keep her a secret from his parents he told the girl that his name is Tom Sawyer. When Alex hears about the fake name she says, "Tom Sawyer? That is such an obvious lie. It's the name from the Rush song". Harper then adds "... and the classic book!". Alex then says, "Wow that song was good. I didn't know they made a book out of it!" Later in the episode, Justin and Alex pretend to be his parents. Justin says "My son, Tom Sawyer, just the other day white-washed the pickett fence." Max whispers to Alex "What does white-wash mean?" And Alex replies "I don't know. It was never mentioned in the song!":
Check out more fun Rush references on RIAB's new YouTube channel! That's all for this week. Have a great weekend!!
