Rush is one of many bands that would be infinitely more successful if only they didn't have to deal with Metallica, who has finished them off four times. The prog rock trio had a deep run in 2008, advancing to the quarterfinals, but their most impressive finish was in 2010 when they held on as all the other players in the 80's got out of the way, ultimately crushing Iron Maiden to win the Division before just barely losing to Tool.
Some best-known songs: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, The Spirit of Radio
Tournament History[]
Current record: 12-7
2006 tournament[]
Seeded: 13
- Round 1: Loss vs (4) Metallica
2007 tournament[]
Seeded: 5
- Round 1: Loss vs (12) The Police
2008 tournament[]
Seeded: 11
- Round 1: Win vs (6) Guns'N'Roses
- Round 2: Win vs (14) The Hooters
- Round 3: Win vs (7) Tom Petty
- Round 4: Loss vs (1) Metallica
2009 tournament[]
Seeded: 9
- Round 1: Win vs (8) Beastie Boys
- Round 2: Loss vs (1) Metallica
2010 tournament[]
Seeded: 6
- Round 1: Win vs (11) Talking Heads
- Round 2: Win vs (14) Genesis
- Round 3: Win vs (10) Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Round 4: Win vs (9) Iron Maiden
- Round 5: Loss vs Tool (90's region)
2011 tournament[]
Seeded: 6
- Round 1: Win vs (11) Beastie Boys
- Round 2: Win vs (14) The Police
- Round 3: Loss vs (2) Metallica
2012 tournament[]
Seeded: 4
- Round 1: Win vs (13) Halestorm
- Round 2: Win vs (12) Iron Maiden
- Round 3: Loss vs (1) Led Zeppelin