Recommendations of the Editorial team
The news that a German drummer will play at Rush with Anika Nilles in the future surprised the music world and made fans of the band in a bright excitement. Among the latest Facebook comments on the news, there is a clear mood: In addition to incredulously amazed, most deep respect and a bit proud express.
“Big footsteps in which she steps, but I am convinced that Anika bravels it brilliantly,” writes a fan and probably speaks out of the soul to many. Neil Peart, who died in 2020, consider many to be irreplaceable. Nevertheless, a number of fans express their will to give the new drums a fair opportunity.
A user writes: “I am a little disappointed that Portnoy did not get the new drummer, but Neil Peart is not replaceable anyway. Maybe the lady will do it quite well.”
Proud of “one of us”
Among the German rush fans there is also noticeable enthusiasm that a musician from domestic realms is now part of one of the most important prog rock bands of all time. “As a native of Aschaffenburg, you are proud of the other children of this city! It is stunning!”, It says in a comment. Many celebrate Nilles as a worthy, modern representative of a new generation of drummer.
The suggestion to finally bring Rush to Europe with Nilles runs like a thread through the comments like a thread. “I’m really excited and hope that maybe Europe will be there later.” Another writes with a wink: “Then she can tell the boys that you can also go on tour in Germany.”
Nostalgia and departure
Not all fans see the step without emotion. Some remind you that rush remains inextricably connected to them: “Rush is no longer rush, Linkin Park is no longer Linkin Park, AC/DC is no longer AC/DC …”. Nevertheless, the confidence prevails that a new era could begin with Nilles’ fresh energy.
Another comment enthusiastically summarizes it: “Genial drummer! Wow, I really didn’t count. But it is the only logical step. Good luck to the three.” Many fans describe the decision as “wise step in the right direction”.