Anika Nilles

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Anika Nilles, German drummer, composer, solo musician, and musical educator, United Kingdom, 2015.

"She was not a Rush fan." Geddy Lee on Anika Nilles, who will attempt to fill the very big shoes of Neil Peart

By Stef Lach published

Geddy Lee says new Rush drummer Anika Nilles did not grow up a fan of the band – but she is shining in the role

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Anika Nilles at her kit, 2015

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reacts to sudden spotlight

By Fraser Lewry published

Nilles has also thanked fans for their "open-minded" reaction to her appointment

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Anika Nilles playing the drums

Watch Anika Nilles demonstrate exactly why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer

By Fraser Lewry published

In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer

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Anika Nilles seated at her drumkit, holding a pair of sticks towards the camera

"I think her name is Anika": Geddy Lee was telling people about Rush's new drummer two years ago

By Fraser Lewry published

Geddy Lee has also revealed how German drummer Anika Nilles became Rush's choice for their first live shows in more than a decade

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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush in 2025

"Life is full of surprises!" Rush announce first live shows in eleven years, reveal new live drummer

By Jerry Ewing published

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined on their first live dates for over a decade by former Jeff Beck drummer Anika Nilles

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