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Anika Nilles

What is anika nilles?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Born 29 May 1983[2]
Birthplace Aschaffenburg[2]
Nationality German[2]
Occupation Drummer, composer, music educator[2]
Known for Launching her career on YouTube in the early 2010s[2]
Albums with Nevell Pikalar (2017), For a Colorful Soul (2020), False Truth (2025)[2]

Anika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, and music educator, born in Aschaffenburg on 29 May 1983. She gained recognition through YouTube and has released albums with the band Nevell.

Context

Anika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, and music educator born in Aschaffenburg on 29 May 1983 [2]. She became known through YouTube and later released albums with the band Nevell [2]. Her first full album was Pikalar [2]. She studied at the University of Popular Music and Music Business in Mannheim [1].

Documented claims

  • Anika Nilles studied at the University of Popular Music and Music Business in Mannheim. [1]
  • Her debut EP was Alter Ego (2014). [1]

Questions and answers

Who is Rush's new drummer?

Anika Nilles is the new drummer for Rush's 2026 reunion [3].

How do you pronounce Anika Nilles?

The pronunciation is not specified in the sources.

Where is Anika Nilles from?

She is from Aschaffenburg, Germany [2].

Sources

  1. Who Is Anika Nilles? Meet the German Powerhouse Hand-Picked by Rock Gods After a Secret Audition in Canada — msn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Die Neue bei Rush: Wer ist Anika Nilles? - The Circle — thecircle.de (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Who is Anika Nilles, Rush's New Drummer for 2026 Reunion? — loudwire.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People