Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We had the honour to talk to Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH about the upcoming tour and Anika Nilles on drums. Enjoy the video and leave a comment below!

Recorded in Presonus Studio One: bit.ly/S1Pro6
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:11 Making the decision to go on tour
5:48 Getting a new drummer
8:42 Drumming expectations
9:54 Could you agree on a setlist
10:30 Does it hit emotionally
10:54 Were any songs hard to relearn
13:37 Refreshing songs
15:15 Can we expect new music
15:41 Changes in the setup
18:37 Using modern, digital gear
19:49 "Old faithful gear" you bring on stage
21:47 Geddy's signature Jazz Bass
23:08 New signature models
24:15 Lifeson signature ES-Les Paul
26:59 Advice to new RUSH fans

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