Ankor

This Spanish band has come a long way since forming as teenagers in Tarragona. Today, ANKOR are known for their cutting-edge fusion of alternative metal, electronic flourishes and melodic pop hooks, somewhere on the crossroads between Jinjer, Spiritbox and early Paramore. Frontwoman Jessie Williams shifts seamlessly between savage screams and soaring clean vocals, creating a dynamic contrast that shines brightest on stage. Albums like ‘Beyond the Silecne of These Years’ (2017) and ‘White Dragon’ (2019) showcase a band in constant evolution, both musically and visually. Lyrically they’re not afraid to broach sensitive subjects such as mental health, existential struggle and human connection, but always with an underlying message of resilience and strength. Entirely self-made and fiercely independent, ANKOR have built a devoted online following. Fans of innovative, genre-bending metal with heart should mark ANKOR on their GMM schedule. (#GMM26)