(PR) To coincide with their forthcoming UK October arena tour dates, Canadian rock power trio, RUSH, today announced the Monday September 3rd 2007 release of their critically acclaimed “Snakes & Arrows” album as a “Special 2007 UK Tour Edition” comprising 2 discs (CD and DVD).Comprised of Special Tour Edition packaging, including a stunning 28-page full colour booklet, Disc 1 (CD) will feature the original stereo mix of the studio album, while Disc 2 (DVD) will include tons of interactive features audio mixes in 96 kHz/24-bit hi-resolution stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound.
The DVD disc will also include "Rush: The Game of Snakes & Arrows", a unique 45-minute video documentary on the making of the album, MP3 files of every audio track, wallpapers, buddy icons, screensaver and a scrollable dialog written by Neil Peart that provides additional discovery into the creation of the songs.
The documentary gives fans direct access to the band and producer in the recording studio. The band members provide audio commentary and there’s a segment on the documentary where Neil Peart records his drum parts. There’s also footage of the band jamming on their instruments plus verbal commentary into the ideas and insights behind the song and lyrics.
See RUSH on tour in the UK this October - Glasgow SECC (Wed Oct 3), Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (Fri Oct 5), Sheffield Hallam FM Arena (Sat Oct 6), London Wembley Arena (Tue Oct 9 – Wed Oct 10), Birmingham NEC Arena (Fri Oct 12), Manchester Evening News Arena (Sun Oct 14).
