Anika Nilles has the hardest gig in rock right now, and she’s making it look effortless. In a new interview with Rick Beato, the German drummer opens up about joining Rush as their touring drummer, the pressure of stepping into Neil Peart’s legacy, and the world tour that’s already won over the band’s famously devoted fanbase. She learned 40 Rush songs in under a year and nailed opening night at the Kia Forum, drawing a standing ovation after her Tom Sawyer solo. Nilles talks about how she got started, what the run has meant to her, and the weight of one of the most scrutinized jobs in live music. Her playing speaks for itself, and her humility has made her an easy figure for Rush fans to rally behind.