Ryan Vikedal

Ryan “Nik” Vikedal (born May 9, 1975 ) is a Canadian drummer and former member of the rock band Nickelback ; he left the band in 2005.

He was kicked out of Nickelback in 2005 because he was not “the sort of drummer” Nickelback needed. He was followed by Daniel Adair , who previously worked as drummer for 3 Doors Down .

Besides, he was not a founding member; he joined the band in 1998 when Mitch Guindon quit. For the albums The State , Silver Side Up and The long road