Anika Nilles

ABOUT ANIKA NILLES

German professional drummer who is recognized for having won the Modern Drummer Readers Poll for up and coming drummers. She recorded and released her debut EP Alter Ego in 2014.

She began drumming at the age of 6 and received instruction from both Claus Hessler and Jost Nickel.

In 2017 she partnered with Meinl Cymbals to release her signature 18" Deep Hat.

She is originally from Germany.

Both she and Brandon Barnes of the band Rise Against were sponsored by TAMA Drums.