Anika Nilles

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reveals her thoughts on Neil Peart's playing

By Fraser Lewry published 8 April 26

Anika Nilles will make her touring debut with Rush in Los Angeles in July

Alex Lifeson says he initially had doubts about new Rush drummer Anika Nilles

By Fraser Lewry published 3 April 26

Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Anika Nilles are interviewed in the new issue of Classic Rock

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles looks back on her first rehearsal with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

By Fraser Lewry published 31 March 26

Anika Nilles, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are interviewed in the new issue of Classic Rock

"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 25 October 25

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

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reacts to sudden spotlight

By Fraser Lewry published 9 October 25

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

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

By Fraser Lewry published 8 October 25

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

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

By Fraser Lewry published 6 October 25

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

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

By Jerry Ewing published 6 October 25

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