Rush got emails "from all kinds of drummers" minutes after the death of Neil Peart
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls being sickened by tasteless messages from people who wanted to audition for Peart's seat
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Rush got emails "from all kinds of drummers" minutes after the death of Neil Peart
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls being sickened by tasteless messages from people who wanted to audition for Peart's seat
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Steve Harris salutes the singer who helped launch Iron Maiden from London's East End to stadiums worldwide
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Tobias Forge explains why your mobile phone will be locked away during the upcoming Ghost tour
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