Niels Bik plays drums in Silkstone. He joined the band in 2002, replacing previous drummer Jeroen Vrolijk. Vrolijk had joined Silkstone only a short time before, replacing initial drummer Boxie van Gerrisheim.



Previously Niels Bik had played with Embankment. After leaving Silkstone in 2002 due to musical differences Van Gerrisheim joined Embankment, swapping chairs with Bik.