I do agree that so far this sounds a lot like TFE, which isn't too suprising of course. I do admit that the heavier Rush isn't my favorite Rush, but I still like it better than most other music out there.

I acutally haven't listened to Tool yet, had not idea they might have anything to do with Rush... Any suggestions where to start?

I'm sure I will love this album 'cause, as I've mentioned before, Rush has yet to do anything I don't love. Unless they try something really wacked like rapping (oh, wait they already did that and even pulled it off in a humerous way!) this album will get a lot of playtime on the Empeg.