Ankor (band)
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Ankor | |
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 Ankor at Wacken Open Air 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Catalonia, Spain |
| Genres | Alternative metal, metalcore, electronic, power metal (early) |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Rock Estatal, UNFD |
| Members | Jessie Williams Eleni Nota David Romeu Fito Martinez Julio López |
| Past members | José "Jossy" Alarcón Alberto Muñoz Juan "Expo" Expósito Rosa De La Cruz Javier "Rubio" Casanova Jordi Vidal Raphaela Tache |
| Website | ankormusic |
Ankor (stylised as ANKOR) is a Spanish alternative metal band from Catalonia, featuring female front singer/screamer Jessie Williams, drummer Eleni Nota, guitarists/singers David Romeu and Fito Martinez, and bassist Julio López.[1]
The band formed in 2003 in Els Pallaresos, a village near Barcelona.[2] In 2014, they were chosen best newcomer band by the readers of Spanish and South American rock magazine La Heavy.
In 2014, the band recruited British vocalist Jessie Williams,[3] 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 debut album, Shoganai.[2][4]
In December 2025, Ankor, Ladrones, and The Pretty Wild were announced as support for Bloodywood's 2026 System Of A Brown tour, playing through the United States.[5]
Musical style and influences
Originally a power metal band, they have since evolved their sound into alternative metal,[2] fused together with metalcore and electronic music. 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.
Members
Jessie Williams
David Romeu
Fito Martínez
Eleni Nota
Julio López
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Current
- 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)
Former
- José "Jossy" Alarcón – vocals, bass (2004–2008)
- Alberto Muñoz – vocals, bass (2008–2009)
- Juan "Expo" Expósito – guitar (2003–2011)
- Rosa De La Cruz – lead vocals (2003–2014)
- Javier "Rubio" Casanova – keyboards (2003–2015)
- Jordi Vidal – drums, violin (2004–2016)
- Raphaela Tache – drums, keyboards, backing vocals (2016–2022)
Timeline
