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“There’s no mystery about what makes this film the special occasion that it is. The band members – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart – are thoughtful, terrifically likeable and brilliantly articulate.” – The Wall Street Journal

Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, in association with Banger Films is thrilled to announce the feature length DVD and Blu-ray release of the critically acclaimed, award winning documentary, “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage” on June 28. The film made its world premiere in April at the ninth annual Tribeca Film Festival in NYC and the filmmakers, Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn won the highly coveted Heineken Audience Award.

Rush (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart) is one of rock’s most influential bands, ranking third for most consecutive gold and platinum albums behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The band has engaged legions of devoted fans over the decades and is revered by generations of musicians. The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with some of today’s most respected rock artists such as Billy Corgan, Taylor Hawkins, Trent Reznor, Sebastian Bach, Kirk Hammett, Jack Black and Gene Simmons. “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage” explores the forty-year career and phenomenon behind what could be the world’s biggest cult band. Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn embark on a comprehensive exploration of this extraordinary power trio, from their early days in Toronto, through each of their landmark albums, to the present day.

The DVD also features a bonus disc that includes the following exclusive material:
1. Being Bullied and The Search for The First Gig
2. Reflections on the album Hemispheres
3. Presto and Roll The Bones Rap
4. The RUSH Fashion
5. Hobbies on the Road
6. RUSH Trekkies
7. Pre Gig Warm-Up
8. “Best I Can” – (never-before-seen footage w/ original drummer, John Rutsey from 1974)
9. “Working Man” – (never-before-seen footage w/ original drummer, John Rutsey from 1974)
10. “La Villa Strangiato” – Live at Pinkpop Festival in Holland from 1979 (first time this epic song was captured on video)
11. “Between The Sun and Moon” – Hartford, CT (from the band’s first show back after hiatus in 2002)
12. Dinner with RUSH at a Hunting Lodge
13. “Far Cry” live – from the ‘Snakes & Arrows’ DVD
14. “Entre Nous” live – from the ‘Snakes & Arrows’ DVD
15. “Bravado” – rare live version — previously only available on the ‘R30’ Blu-ray version
16. “YYZ” – rare live version — previously only available on the ‘R30’ Blu-ray version

Runtime of the film and bonus disc includes over 3 hours of content.

Filmmakers Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn’s filmography also includes “Iron Maiden: Flight 666,” Metal, A Headbangers Journey” and “Global Metal.”