◆ Artist· German drummer

Anika Nilles

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Anika Nilles has joined Rush for their 2026 'Fifty Something' tour, marking her debut with the band following her detailed study of Neil Peart's drum parts. Her performance has drawn praise from Mike Portnoy and Geddy Lee, who commended her deep understanding and emotional connection to Peart's legacy.

◆ Artist· German drummer

Anika Nilles

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Consequence of Sound Jun 15, 07:22 PM

Drumeo Breaks Down Neil Peart's Iconic Drumming on RUSH's "Tom Sawyer"

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Loudwire Jun 15, 05:22 PM

Rush Share Message to Fans After First 4 Reunion Shows

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Paste Magazine Jun 15, 09:00 AM

All 19 Rush albums, ranked worst to best

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Louder Sound Jun 14, 07:00 PM

All the songs Rush have never played live… yet

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Neil Peart

◆ 4 articles Jun 14, 04:17 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jeff Beck +1 more

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +1 Open

◆ 2 articles Jun 12, 02:47 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Anthrax Bravado Charlie Benante +6 more

Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

Loudwire Jun 11, 04:22 PM

How Anika Nilles Learned Neil Peart's Drum Parts for Rush Reunion

Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Rick Beato

◆ 13 articles Jun 10, 04:56 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jason Segel +5 more

Billboard, Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound +5 Open

◆ 3 articles Jun 9, 04:05 PM

Anika Nilles Mike Portnoy Rush Alex Lifeson Chicago Chris Jericho Dream Theater Geddy Lee Jeff Beck +3 more

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

Louder Sound Jun 9, 12:05 AM

The fumble and the fill: Two moments of genius from Anika Nilles' emotional first show with Rush

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◆ 4 articles Jun 8, 07:30 PM

Anika Nilles Rush Alex Lifeson Chicago Geddy Lee Jeff Beck Neil Peart The Who

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

BrooklynVegan Jun 8, 05:06 PM

Rush’s first show in 10 years had Aimee Mann, Neil Peart tributes, rarities, more (setlist, video)

Aimee Mann Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jason Segel Loren Gold +3 more

Stereogum Jun 8, 02:23 PM

Rush Kick Off Reunion Tour With Live Rarities And Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Jason Segel Jeff Beck Neil Peart +1 more

Consequence of Sound Jun 4, 02:24 PM

RUSH to Kick Off First Tour in 11 Years

Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Loren Gold

NME May 25, 08:32 PM

Geddy Lee says he didn’t want ‘Tom Sawyer’ on Rush’s Moving Pictures: “I was so sick of that fucking song”

Geddy Lee Rush Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rick Beato

Louder Sound May 22, 05:43 AM

"All I want at the end of the day is for us to be Rush and to be amazing." Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are preparing to tour again - and the only goal is to be great

Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Rush Anika Nilles

◆ 2 articles May 21, 05:19 PM

Geddy Lee Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rick Beato

Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

Consequence of Sound May 20, 03:12 PM

Geddy Lee Says RUSH Will Pull Reunion Tour Setlists from 38 Songs

Geddy Lee Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Rick Beato

Blabbermouth May 20, 12:38 PM

RUSH's GEDDY LEE On ANIKA NILLES: 'When You Hear Her Talk About NEIL PEART, She Really Understands And Appreciates His Greatness'

Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Jeff Beck Rick Beato

Blabbermouth May 19, 12:00 PM

RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Many Drummers Reached Out To Me In The Aftermath' Of NEIL PEART's Passing. 'That Was Most Distasteful To Me'

Geddy Lee Neil Peart Rush Anika Nilles

Consequence of Sound Jun 15, 07:22 PM

Drumeo Breaks Down Neil Peart's Iconic Drumming on RUSH's "Tom Sawyer"

Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee

Paste Magazine Jun 15, 09:00 AM

All 19 Rush albums, ranked worst to best

Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Neil Peart

◆ 4 articles Jun 14, 04:17 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jeff Beck +1 more

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound +1 Open

Loudwire Jun 11, 04:22 PM

How Anika Nilles Learned Neil Peart's Drum Parts for Rush Reunion

Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Rick Beato

◆ 3 articles Jun 9, 04:05 PM

Anika Nilles Mike Portnoy Rush Alex Lifeson Chicago Chris Jericho Dream Theater Geddy Lee Jeff Beck +3 more

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

◆ 4 articles Jun 8, 07:30 PM

Anika Nilles Rush Alex Lifeson Chicago Geddy Lee Jeff Beck Neil Peart The Who

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

Stereogum Jun 8, 02:23 PM

Rush Kick Off Reunion Tour With Live Rarities And Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Jason Segel Jeff Beck Neil Peart +1 more

NME May 25, 08:32 PM

Geddy Lee says he didn’t want ‘Tom Sawyer’ on Rush’s Moving Pictures: “I was so sick of that fucking song”

Geddy Lee Rush Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rick Beato

◆ 2 articles May 21, 05:19 PM

Geddy Lee Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Neil Peart Rick Beato

Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

Blabbermouth May 20, 12:38 PM

RUSH's GEDDY LEE On ANIKA NILLES: 'When You Hear Her Talk About NEIL PEART, She Really Understands And Appreciates His Greatness'

Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Jeff Beck Rick Beato

Loudwire Jun 15, 05:22 PM

Rush Share Message to Fans After First 4 Reunion Shows

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Loren Gold Mike Portnoy +1 more

Louder Sound Jun 14, 07:00 PM

All the songs Rush have never played live… yet

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Neil Peart

◆ 2 articles Jun 12, 02:47 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Anthrax Bravado Charlie Benante +6 more

Consequence of Sound, Loudwire Open

◆ 13 articles Jun 10, 04:56 PM

Rush Aimee Mann Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jason Segel +5 more

Billboard, Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound +5 Open

Louder Sound Jun 9, 12:05 AM

The fumble and the fill: Two moments of genius from Anika Nilles' emotional first show with Rush

Anika Nilles Rush Mike Portnoy Neil Peart

BrooklynVegan Jun 8, 05:06 PM

Rush’s first show in 10 years had Aimee Mann, Neil Peart tributes, rarities, more (setlist, video)

Aimee Mann Neil Peart Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Chicago Geddy Lee Jason Segel Loren Gold +3 more

Consequence of Sound Jun 4, 02:24 PM

RUSH to Kick Off First Tour in 11 Years

Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Geddy Lee Loren Gold

Louder Sound May 22, 05:43 AM

"All I want at the end of the day is for us to be Rush and to be amazing." Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are preparing to tour again - and the only goal is to be great

Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Rush Anika Nilles

Consequence of Sound May 20, 03:12 PM

Geddy Lee Says RUSH Will Pull Reunion Tour Setlists from 38 Songs

Geddy Lee Rush Alex Lifeson Anika Nilles Rick Beato

Blabbermouth May 19, 12:00 PM

RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Many Drummers Reached Out To Me In The Aftermath' Of NEIL PEART's Passing. 'That Was Most Distasteful To Me'

Geddy Lee Neil Peart Rush Anika Nilles

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