Rush finally kicked off their much-anticipated Clockwork Angels tour with a concert at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H. on Friday. They also introduced their accompanying live orchestra, a first for the Canadian trio in their career playing live shows.

Many of the fan photos on Twitter show the stage-spanning orchestral section, which looks quite impressive! They also had pyrotechnics, a giant video screen and a light show to go with their music, which any fan can tell you sounds mind-boggling when performed live.

Check out the best Twitter photos from fans at the concert below.

Rush. Decent seats. http://t.co/8FYSKeBJ

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Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) September 08, 2012

Great to run into @dmeiselman at the Rush show tonight. Here and at #SMB29 this morning! http://t.co/QKZUfrwt

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Derek Peplau (@peplau) September 08, 2012

See what you're missing?!? #RUSH #Bravado http://t.co/z9oJlp4Y

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

#RUSH #Manchester http://t.co/FgBWG4tz

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

Had a hell of a time getting Mr. Lifeson in frame tonight. #RUSH #MHT http://t.co/SL34QOMv

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

Bluuuue... Puuurrrdy... LOL. #RUSH #MHT http://t.co/bZrSV9Gh

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

Stage is never short of amazing. #RUSH #MHT http://t.co/9N34K3XJ

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

1st time they've had other musicians on stage. String section=AMAZING #RUSH #MHT http://t.co/qoICY5B7

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

Another view of The Garden. #RUSH #MHT http://t.co/5nwAjlRQ

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

#RUSH #MHT <3 http://t.co/bk5P3D6B

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Amandaland (@jupitergal2112) September 08, 2012

Rush at Verizon Wireless Arena last night. They just keep getting better...Awesome!! http://t.co/HU9ZB0Wl

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Mark Gerade (@markgerade) September 09, 2012

Rush and Pyro great mix :P http://t.co/1UoYx0Pz

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Jason Witts (@bostonfan54) September 08, 2012

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See also: Rush Live at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester