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Description: Anika Nilles (born 29 May 1983) is a German drummer, composer, and musical educator. She launched her career on YouTube during the early 2010s, and has released three full-length albums to date, all with backing band Nevell: Pikalar (2017), For a Colorful Soul (2020) and False Truth (2025). On 6 October 2025, Nilles was announced as the drummer for Rush's 2026 reunion tour.

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Description: These and other music videos usually contain a visual recording of her drumming alongside previously recorded music.

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Description: When interviewed by South African Drummer, she mentioned having two uncles, one cousin and a father who are drummers. Her father taught me the first grooves as he realised I was interested in drumming.

Description: Nilles posted her first original compositions Wild Boy in 2013, followed by Alter Ego in 2014. These and other music videos usually contain a visual recording of her drumming alongside previously recorded music.