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| Ankor | |
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 Ankor at Reload Festival in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Catalonia, Spain |
| Genres | Alternative metal, metalcore, EDM, power metal (early) |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Rock Estatal, UNFD |
| Members | Jessie Williams Eleni Nota David Romeu Fito Martinez Julio López |
| Website | ANKOR OFFICIAL SITE |
Ankor, stylised as ANKOR, is an alternative metal band from Catalonia, Spain with female front singer/screamer Jessie Williams, drummer Eleni Nota, guitarists/singers David Romeu and Fito Martinez and bassist Julio López.
History
The band formed in 2003 in Els Pallaresos, a village near Barcelona. In 2014 ANKOR was chosen best newcomer band by the readers of Spanish and South American rock magazine La Heavy.
In 2014, the band took on a new British-Spanish vocalist Jessie Williams, who has cited a lack of demand for metal music in Spain as their reason for moving away and focusing on the global market instead.
In 2024, the band signed with Australian label UNFD and released their label-debut album, Shoganai.
Musical style and influences
Originally a power metal band, they have since evolved their sound into alternative metal, fused together with metalcore and EDM. In an interview with The Pretty Cult, Jessie Williams has cited Japanese culture as a significant influence on their music, as well as Falling in Reverse, Maximum the Hormone, hip-hop and even classical music.
Current members
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- David Romeu – guitars (2003–present)
- Julio Lopez – bass, backing and co-lead vocals (2009–2017, 2020–present)
- Fito Martínez – guitars (2011–present)
- Jessie Williams – lead vocals (2014–present)
- Eleni Nota – drums (2022–present)
Discography
Studio albums
- Al fin descansar (2008)
- My Own Angel (2011)
- Last Song for Venus (2013)
- Beyond the Silence of These Years (2017)
- White Dragon (2019)
- Shoganai - Mini Album Vol. 1 (2024)
EPs
- Demo (2005)
- No + Dolor (2007)
- Get on the Winner Horse! (2014)
References
- "Catalonia-based alt. band ANKOR release high-octane single Embers". Kerrang!. June 7, 2024.
- ^ "ANKOR Sign To UNFD, Drop New Track 'Embers' | HEAVY Magazine". June 11, 2024.
- Weaver, James (June 8, 2024). "Ankor release new music video for 'Embers'".