Ryan Vikedal

Ryan "Nik" Vikedal (b. May 9, 1975) is a former drummer for the rock band, Nickelback. Other members of the band include lead singer Chad Kroeger, his brother

Ryan "Nik" Vikedal (b. May 9, 1975) is a former drummer for the rock band, Nickelback. Other members of the band include lead singer Chad Kroeger, his brother Mike Kroeger and friend Ryan Peake. For reasons which are still not known he was kicked out in January of 2005, replaced by former 3 Doors Down drummer Daniel Adair.

Vikedal was not the original drummer for Nickelback. He joined the band in 1998 after Mitch Guindon (preceded by Brandon Kroeger) left the band. His work can be heard on The State, Silver Side Up and The Long Road.