Anika Nilles

Anika Nilles

musician Germany

Anika Nilles is a German drummer known for her dynamic playing style and innovative techniques. She gained prominence as a member of the late Jeff Beck's touring group and is recognized for her contributions to various musical projects, including her work with the progressive rock band Rush for their upcoming 2026 North American tour, where she will fill in for the band's iconic drummer, Neil Peart.

Born on Jan 01, 1997 (29 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
477,080
Power
7,775$
Sentiment
7.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 8.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Brazil 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 211,049,527 352,336 $1,500,000 2,504$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 3 316,940,776 477,080 $5,900,000 7,774$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Anika Nilles is a progressive-rock drummer, educator, and composer who gained popularity after posting a series of professionally produced YouTube videos in the early 2010s. 9

The Globe and Mail: Drum roll, please: Who is Anika Nilles, and why is she Rush’s new tour drummer?

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Anika Nilles will be replacing Neil Peart as the drummer for Rush on their upcoming tour. 8

Luxemburger Wort: Rush kündigen Comeback-Tour 2026 an – mit Drummerin Anika Nilles