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Washington, D.C. – Metalcore veterans, Age of Ruin, have released new single, “Falling.” The song is the first fresh blood spilled by Age of Ruin since last year’s seminal, full-length album, Nothingman (a title that perfectly encapsulates both the crushing bleakness of the human spirit and the exact Kelley Blue Book value of their touring vessel, the Nothingvan).

Manifesting without warning like a collective auditory hallucination, this new track sees the band violently regressing to their roots. It delivers the kind of punishing, primitive riffage that will make anyone raised on Roots-era Sepultura or Kingdom of Lost Souls-era Damnation A.D. want to immediately start throwing elbows in a pottery store.

But it’s not just an exercise in neck-snapping brutality. As the despair boils over, the mood shifts from pitch-black bleakness to something suspiciously resembling optimism. When frontman Ben’s haunting vocals bellow, “the lines begin to blur around me,” which in most other contexts would be a terrifying neurological symptom. It actually serves as a rare glimmer of hope. Just then, the mood shifts, like a thundering tempest leaving all of the elements of rebirth in it’s wake. It’s sonic proof that even after all this time, a little bit of light is finally cracking through the Age of Ruin.

The official video for “Falling” is available at: youtu.be/XjVvWz9LEC4

The song is also available on all major platforms, including Bandcamp, Ampwall, Spotify and Apple Music.

“Falling” was recorded at The Hell Room in northern Virginia and mixed and mastered by Will Beasley at The Bakery Studios in Richmond Virginia.

Line-up:

Benjamin Swan – vocals
Christopher Fleming – bass
Daniel Fleming – guitar
Hendrik Osinga – drums
Casey Flanagan – guitar

FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.

Released October 17, 2025, Nothingman is available at:

Bandcamp: ageofruin.bandcamp.com/album/nothingman

Ltd. Edition CD: theupstagemusicfest.com/product-page/age-of-ruin-nothing-man

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5gx07goL02rG6kpD4mP10f

Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/nothingman/1838282980

Ampwall: ampwall.com/a/ageofruin

Source: ClawHammer PR

Did Rush Just Perform Live Again With A New Drummer?

Yes—Rush returned live at the 2026 Juno Awards with Anika Nilles on drums, marking their first performance in over 11 years.

TL;DR

Rush performed live for the first time since 2015 at the 2026 Juno Awards, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. The performance signals a new era ahead of their massive 2026 global tour.

You Can Actually Watch The Moment Fans Thought Would Never Come

For years, this wasn’t even a debate.

No Neil Peart meant no Rush.

Then the band walked out at the Juno Awards—and everything people thought was locked in place suddenly shifted.

Anika Nilles sat behind the kit, and the question changed instantly from “should this happen?” to “how does this feel?”

Why This Happened Now

The return didn’t come out of nowhere.

In late 2025, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson confirmed the “Fifty Something” tour—a decision that followed years of distance from the Rush catalog after Neil Peart’s death.

They admitted they missed it.

That’s what led here.

This performance wasn’t random—it was the first real step into that decision.

Anika Nilles Had The Hardest Job On That Stage

And She Didn’t Flinch

Stepping into anything connected to Neil Peart is a no-win situation on paper.

Anika Nilles didn’t try to replace him.

She played with control, feel, and precision—holding the structure together while letting Lee and Lifeson breathe on top of it.

That’s exactly what this needed.

The Song Choice Said More Than Any Statement Could

“Finding My Way” Wasn’t Accidental

They opened with “Finding My Way” from their 1974 debut.

That lands differently in 2026.

It doesn’t feel like a throwback—it feels like a reset.

The Gap Between 2015 And Now Still Hangs Over Everything

That Last Show Meant Something

Rush’s final performance with Neil Peart happened August 1, 2015 on the R40 tour.

When Peart passed away in 2020, it closed the door for most fans.

That’s why this return carries weight—it had to cross that line.

This Is Bigger Than One Performance

The Tour Is Already Locked

The “Fifty Something” tour begins June 7, 2026 in Los Angeles and has expanded into an 86-date global run.

This wasn’t a test.

It was a reveal.

Fans interested in attending can find tickets here.

What You’re Actually Seeing Here

Not A Reunion—A Shift

They didn’t rebuild Rush as it was.

They moved forward with what they have.

That’s a harder move—and it’s the only one that works.

You can watch the performance below or at this location.

FAQ

Who Is The New Drummer For Rush In 2026?

Anika Nilles is performing drums for Rush in their 2026 live appearances.

When Did Rush Last Perform Before This?

Their last show was August 1, 2015 during the R40 tour.

Is Rush Touring In 2026?

Yes, the “Fifty Something” tour begins June 7, 2026 and spans 86 dates worldwide.

Did Rush Replace Neil Peart?

No. The current lineup represents a new configuration rather than a direct replacement.

Rush Bio

Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and became one of the most influential progressive rock bands of all time. With 18 studio albums and decades of innovation, the trio of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart redefined musicianship and storytelling in rock. Following Peart’s death in 2020, the band’s future remained uncertain until this new chapter emerged in 2026.

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Rush made their first live appearance in over 11 years on Sunday 03/29, opening the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, with a performance of “Finding My Way” — the opening track from their 1974 self-titled debut.

It was the first time the band had appeared on a stage as Rush since the death of drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in January 2020 and the end of the R40 tour in 2015. It also marked the first public outing for their new lineup ahead of the Fifty Something world tour.

The reconfigured band features founding members Geddy Lee (bass, vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar) alongside newly recruited drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. The Juno performance served as the live debut for this lineup — the first anyone outside the band’s camp had seen them play together.

Speaking in the media room after the performance, Lee explained the thinking behind the song choice: “You really can’t ask us what song to play,” he said. “If we have to choose one song, it’s almost impossible. We have so many. So we just asked management, and they said first song, first album.”

Lifeson was more succinct: “Also, it’s the only song we know how to play.”

The appearance had been teased by the band in the days leading up to the ceremony. “We want to let you in on something,” they wrote in a newsletter to fans. “Celebrate a special moment with Geddy & Alex.” The Juno Awards Instagram account added to the build-up by posting a photo of the band’s 1975 Juno for Most Promising Group with the caption: “What a promising year… 03/29/2026 at 8 PM ET.”

Rush have a long history with the Junos — they won Group of the Year back-to-back in 1978 and 1979 and have taken home 10 awards in total, including the inaugural Juno for best hard rock/metal album in 1991 for Presto.

The band’s last show as a trio with Peart was 08/01/2015 in Los Angeles, at the conclusion of the R40 tour. Peart retired from music shortly after and died six years ago following a 3½-year battle with glioblastoma. Lee and Lifeson confirmed in 2018 that the band had effectively disbanded.

In October of 2025, Lee and Lifeson announced that they would be reuniting for the Fifty Something tour, which quickly expanded from multiple nights in a few North American cities to an 86-date world tour.

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