SELF DECEPTION // ANKOR

Self Deception formed in Stockholm after a message sent by mistake connected singer Andreas Clark with drummer Erik Eklund. Both shared a love of alt-rock and metal, and a commitment to honesty that inspired the band’s name. Comprised by additional members Patrik Carlberg Hallgren (Bass) and Ronny Westphal (Guitar)the band have been balancing heavy riffs with mainstream ambition on records like ‘Shapes’ (2020) and ‘You Are Only as Sick as Your Secrets’ (2023), spawning hits like ‘Fight Fire with Gasoline’. Their latest album, ‘Destroy the Art’ (2024), continues the genre-bending journey with the infectious ‘Matthew McConaughey’ and songs like 'The Scandinavian Dream' and 'Beautiful Disaster'. Self Deception is a modern rock band from Stockholm, Sweden, known for their dynamic sound that merges classic rock elements with a fresh, anthemic modern metal flavor. With a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances, Self Deception is one of the leading forces in today's rock scene from Scandinavia.

Ankor 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.