STYX's Singer LAWRENCE GOWAN Reacts To RUSH's Comeback w/ New Drummer ANIKA NILLES
- The Metal Voice
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The Metal Voice recently spoke to Styx's Singer and solo artist Lawrence Gowan.
Gowan talked about Styx's upcoming residency in Las Vegas on January 23-31, 2026; his upcoming Quebec (Canada) solo tour and gave his thoughts on the upcoming Rush Comeback with new drummer
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The Metal Voice asked Gowan about the Rush's comeback tour in 2026 with new drummer Anika Niles he said,"
I'm so happy. Alex played on my fourth album The Lost Brotherhood . He was the guitarist on that one along with others. I don't know them (Rush) closely, but I would meet with them every couple of times a year, usually at the office (both being managed by Ray Daniels). I've spoken with all three of them on several occasions. Uh obviously Alex (Lifeson) the most, Geddy (Lee) would be second. I only spoke with Neil (Peart) maybe twice that I can recall. They are really great people. I see them that way and so do millions around the world. They're so devoted to music and devoted to their band. What they were able to accomplish and that to see them just sit there on the shelf with their awards it's not right? They should be out there playing. I saw a thing where Alex said that Paul McCartney came up to him when they were playing the tribute concert to Taylor Hawkins in England and McCartney said, you guys aren't playing anymore or something like that? He goes, Why not?
"Gowan continued," The huge part of a musician's life is playing in front of people. It's the biggest part quite honestly in my opinion. And so to see them coming back with the drummer they have, Anika Nilles, is a phenomenal, a tremendous choice. They seem to just make the right choice all the time. I had to message Hugh Syme because he did a lot of artwork for my records and (Rush's). What a wonderful logo that he came up with with the stop lights and one bird having left the wire. Everything about it is just so artistically well done. So, uh, I can't wait to see that they're back in the back in the arena."
Tour dates (Las Vegas residency)
Jan 23, 2026 — The Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
Jan 24, 2026 — The Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
Jan 28, 2026 — The Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
Jan 30, 2026 — The Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
Jan 31, 2026 — The Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
All shows are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. local time.
Gowan Tour
November 19, 2025 Lac Brome, Québec, Canada
November 20, 2025 Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
November 21, 2025 L'Assomption, Québec, Canada
November 22, 2025 Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada T
November 23, 2025 Québec, Québec, Canada
November 25, 2025 Montreal, Québec, Canada MTELUS Tickets
November 26, 2025 Sainte-Agathe, Québec, Canada
November 27, 2025 Drummondville, Québec, Canada Drummondville
November 28, 2025 Gatineau, Québec, Canada Salle Odyssée
November 29, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Massey Hall
Lawrence Gowan is a solo artist and has also been vocalist and keyboardist of the band Styx since May 1999
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