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When the R30 DVD was released in 2005, it was missing 8 songs from the original concert (evidently, the band didn't want R30 to be too similar to Rush in Rio). On November 17, the R30 concert will be released in its entirety, in both Blu-ray (Hi-Def) and DVD formts. Both of these versions are available for pre-order:

R30 [Blu-ray]

Rush - R30 [DVD]

Also releasing on November 17 is a compilation DVD, featuring video from Rush in Rio, R30, and Snakes & Arrows Live. It's also available for pre-order.

Working Men

Thanks to Rushisaband for the head's up on these releases!

Labels: blu-ray, DVD news, R30

9/22 Update: The release date is now 11/25/08. The official press release is now on Rush.com.

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I just got the details about the new Rush Snakes & Arrows DVD coming out on 11/18/08 11/25/08. Thanks Monica Z! The highlights include:

• Released on DVD (3 discs) and Blu-ray
• Material from 2007 and 2008 tour
• Different versions of Far Cry and The Way the Wind Blows
• Lots of extras

Details

RUSH

SNAKES & ARROWS TOUR - THE DVD

Release date 11/18/08

UPC 601143112492 --- I/O 75,000  DVD -- 20,000 BluRay

D24 DVD -- D29 BluRay

• Filmed in Hi-Def and 5.1 surround sound October of 2007 in Rotterdam, Netherlands this 3 disc DVD captures the Rush's instrumental virtuosity, complex compositions and raw energy that their fans have come to expect.
• Rush in Rio was more about crowd's response to the band -- the DVD is all about the band -- a real close up look at what Rush does on stage
• Encompasses both 2007 & 2008 Snakes & Arrows tour content
• Successful tour breaking attendance records and making Billboards top grossing tour list
• Since their debut in 1974, Rush has been universally regarded as one of the most inventive and exciting groups in rock.
• DVD includes their Grammy Award nominated track Malignant Narcissism
• Includes an explosive performance of Workin' Them Angels
• Rush -- Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart added another round of dates to this successful tour
• DVD will include bonus material and outtakes
• Extraordinary body of work includes the following: 1976's 2112, 1981's Moving Pictures, 1996's Test for Echo and 2002's Vapor Trails.
• Last 2 DVD released by Rounder Records R30 and Rush in Rio have both scanned around 250,000 units
• Available on DVD and BLURAY!  This is the first time you can see Rush in BluRay.

FULL CONCERT

Set 1

Limelight
Digital Man
Entre Nous
Mission
Freewill
The Main Monkey Business
The Larger Bowl
Secret Touch
Circumstances
Between The Wheels
Dreamline

Set 2

Far Cry
Workin' Them Angels
Armor And Sword
Spindrift
The Way The Wind Blows
Subdivisions
Natural Science
Witch Hunt
Malignant Narcissism/De Slagwerker                                       
Hope
Distant Early Warning
The Spirit of Radio
Tom Sawyer

Encore
One Little Victory
A Passage to Bangkok
YYZ

Different Versions

• Far Cry (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
• The Way the Wind Blows (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)

Atlanta Tapes

• Ghost of a Chance
• Red Barchetta
• The Trees
• 2112

S&A DVD Extras

• "What's That Smell?" vignette
• 2007 outtakes
• "What's That Smell?" outtakes
• "Red Sector A" from R30 tour
• "What's That Smell?" trailer

Labels: DVD news, Rush SnakesArrows