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.
History The band formed in 2003 in Els Pallaresos, a village near Barcelona. 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, 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
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)
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