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[Dave Boy]

Sad news. I think I knew this was coming though. Damn!!
I have followed RUSH since 1976 when I heard the album 2112.
Seen them in concert many times.

Favourite album: Signals
Favourite track : Mission




Fantastic intro and then into Spirit Of The Radio..Frelling awesome!

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Dave Boy

Sad news. I think I knew this was coming though. Damn!!
I have followed RUSH since 1976 when I heard the album 2112.
Seen them in concert many times.

Fantastic intro and then into Spirit Of The Radio..Frelling awesome!

From the R:30 release, unless I'm mistaken

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

We pretty much knew it was coming, but this is effectively confirmation:

"It's been a little over two years since Rush last toured. We have no plans to tour or record any more. We're basically done. After 41 years, we felt it was enough."

Alex Lifeson says Rush are ‘basically done’ | Planet Rock

How the end of Rush let Alex Lifeson be 'as creative as I want to be' | The Toronto Globe And Mail

It's a shame, but it was fun while it lasted, and a person should always put their health first

Best gig I have ever been to so glad I got a chance to see them play.

[Dave Boy]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

From the R:30 release, unless I'm mistaken

Spot on

[Susan Foreman]

Lots of names have been added to the Download Festival line-up

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Saturday and Sunday on the main stage are shaping up rather nicely.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

This was news to me.

Slayer are doing one final world tour. No mention of any new record though.

Slayer To 'Make Its Exit' After One 'Final' World Tour - Blabbermouth.net

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

This was news to me.



Slayer are doing one final world tour. No mention of any new record though.



Slayer To 'Make Its Exit' After One 'Final' World Tour - Blabbermouth.net

I was gutted when I saw this yesterday, but I think it’s time they gave up, I loved the last album and would’ve liked to hear some Slayer written by Gary Holt, but if their hearts not it anymore (cough Tom Araya cough), then it’s time to call it a day and go out with a bang. Never seen em live so I’m hoping the UK leg has a gig near me

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rik

I was gutted when I saw this yesterday, but I think it’s time they gave up, I loved the last album and would’ve liked to hear some Slayer written by Gary Holt, but if their hearts not it anymore (cough Tom Araya cough), then it’s time to call it a day and go out with a bang. Never seen em live so I’m hoping the UK leg has a gig near me

You've surprised me there, Rik. I'd have put my house on a bet you'd seen them live.

If their hearts aren't in it then why bother with a final tour? A few select arena or stadium slots would suffice you'd think.

A shame as Repentless was their best in years. Sadly in my opinion they never bettered the albums released between 1986-90. Reign in Blood, South of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss. In fact they've never even come remotely close.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

You've surprised me there, Rik. I'd have put my house on a bet you'd seen them live.



If their hearts aren't in it then why bother with a final tour? A few select arena or stadium slots would suffice you'd think.



A shame as Repentless was their best in years. Sadly in my opinion they never bettered the albums released between 1986-90. Reign in Blood, South of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss. In fact they've never even come remotely close.

None of my music loving mate are into metal, which is why it took me 22 years to finally see Maiden live in 2011, I’ll go for a pint on my own but I’ve never fancied a gig on my own.

I agree about Repentless, great album, but nothing comes close to the Unholy Trinity of Reign in Blood, South of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss