{"id":4469,"date":"2025-10-09T19:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/10\/09\/anika-nilles-on-being-rushs-new-drummer-i-couldnt-be-more-excited-about-what-lies-ahead\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T19:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:24:39","slug":"anika-nilles-on-being-rushs-new-drummer-i-couldnt-be-more-excited-about-what-lies-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/10\/09\/anika-nilles-on-being-rushs-new-drummer-i-couldnt-be-more-excited-about-what-lies-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"ANIKA NILLES On Being RUSH’s New Drummer: “I Couldn’t Be More Excited About What Lies Ahead”"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Rush<\/strong> shocked the world earlier this week by announcing a handful of reunion shows for 2026<\/a>. Standing in for the late and great Neil Peart<\/strong> is German drummer and composer Anika Nilles<\/strong>, who’s finally spoken on her inclusion!<\/p>\n

In a statement, Nilles<\/strong> said: “Hey there, the past few days have been quite overwhelming. I’m sure many of you feel the same. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank Geddy<\/strong> and Alex<\/strong> for their trust and for welcoming me on this incredible new journey with Rush<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“I also don’t want to miss the chance to warmly welcome all the new faces here and to thank you for your kind and open-minded words \u2014 they truly mean a lot. At the same time, I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has followed and supported my journey over the years. We’re all in this together now, and I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.”<\/p>\n

Rush<\/strong>‘s 2026 reunion dates are as follows. Get your tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The tour will see founding members Geddy Lee<\/strong> and Alex Lifeson<\/strong> reunite to celebrate over fifty years of Rush<\/strong>‘s music, legacy, and Peart<\/strong>‘s indelible mark on the band and its fans. The trek kicks off June 7, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles \u2014 the very venue where Rush<\/strong> played the final show of their R40 farewell tour in 2015 \u2014 bringing the band’s journey full circle.<\/p>\n

“It’s been over 10 years since Alex<\/strong> and I have performed the music of Rush<\/strong> alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil<\/strong>,” Lee<\/strong> said. “After all that has gone down since that last show, Alex<\/strong> and I have done some serious soul searching and come to the decision that we fucking miss it. It’s time for a celebration of 50-something years of Rush<\/strong> music.<\/p>\n

“So in 2026 my BFF Lerxst (aka Alex Lifeson<\/strong>) and I are going to hit the road once again to pay tribute to our past and to Neil by performing a vast selection of Rush<\/strong> songs in a handful of cities. No small task, because as we all know Neil<\/strong> was irreplaceable.”<\/p>\n

6\/7 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
6\/9 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
6\/11 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
6\/13 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
6\/18 Mexico City, MX Palacio de los Deportes
6\/24 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
6\/26 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
6\/28 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
6\/30 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
7\/16 Chicago, IL United Center
7\/18 Chicago, IL United Center
7\/20 Chicago, IL United Center
7\/22 Chicago, IL United Center
7\/28 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
7\/30 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
8\/1 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
8\/3 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
8\/7 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
8\/9 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
8\/11 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
8\/13 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
9\/17 Cleveland, OH Rocket Arena
9\/19 Cleveland, OH Rocket Arena\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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