Ankor (band)

The band formed in 2003 in Els Pallaresos, a village near Barcelona. 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. 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. == Musical style and influences ==

Originally a power metal band, they have since evolved their sound into alternative metal, 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 ==

File:Ankor, Dancing In The Dark Tour, Stuttgart 2024 (20).jpg|Jessie Williams File:Ankor, Dancing In The Dark Tour, Stuttgart 2024 (11).jpg|David Romeu File:Ankor, Dancing In The Dark Tour, Stuttgart 2024 (02).jpg|Fito Martínez File:Ankor, Dancing In The Dark Tour, Stuttgart 2024 (03).jpg|Eleni Nota File:Ankor, Dancing In The Dark Tour, Stuttgart 2024 (04).jpg|Julio López 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 == 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 ==