Ankla

Ankla (correctly: "Ancla" meaning anchor in Spanish) is a latin metal band with Latin influences such as flamenco from Los Angeles, California.

Ankla
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresLatin metal
Years active2001–present
LabelsBieler Bros. Records
Associated actsPuya
MembersRamón Ortiz
Oscar Santiago
Past membersIkaro Stafford Santana.
Edgar Gonzalez,
Marcello D. Rapp,
J.J. McNeal,
John Paul Soars,
Aaron Rossi,
Pepe Clarke Magaña

History

Ankla was formed in 2001 by Puya guitarist Ramón Ortiz. The band independently released a self-titled 7-track EP in 2002, produced by Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga.

On April 8, 2006, it was announced that Ankla signed with Bieler Bros. Records.[1] Their debut album Steep Trails was produced by Bob Marlette, and was released on July 25, 2006.[2]

In 2007, Ankla played the second stage at Ozzfest and received rave reviews. TheColumbusDispatch.com called Ankla, " a ferocious L.A. band with two speed-merchant drummers."

In 2008, the band's line up changed, replacing former singer Ikaro Stafford with Eddie Macias, who had previously worked with Ramón Ortíz in the early stages of Puya. The band has played with III Niño, Nonpoint, American Head Charge, In This Moment, Bleed The Sky, Brujeria, Body Count, Five Finger Death Punch, Dååth, Six Feet Under, and Hatebreed.

Music style

IGN described Ankla's style of music as a mixture of "thrash metal, metalcore and death metal".[3]

Members
  • Ramón Ortíz - Guitars (2001–present)
  • Oscar Santiago - Percussion (2005–present), Drums (2011-Present)

Former
  • Ikaro Stafford Santana - Vocals (2001–2007)
  • Danny Estrada - Drums (2001-2002)
  • Anthony Jiménez - Percussion (2001-2004)
  • Edgar González - Bass (2001–2006)
  • Aaron Rossi - Drums (2002–2006)
  • Tony Castaneda - Bass (2006-2010)
  • Pepe Clarke Magaña - Drums (2006-2010)
  • Eddie Macias - Vocals (2008-2010)
  • Nick Moreno - Vocals (2011)
  • Jason MacGuire (Evil J) - Bass (2011)
  • Dantai Lopez - Percussion (2011)

Discography
  • Ankla (2002)
  • Steep Trails (2006)
  • Persistence (2010)

References
  1. Blabbermouth, "ANKLA Sign With BIELER BROS. RECORDS" Archived October 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Posted April 8, 2006.
  2. Blabbermouth, "SoundScan Report" Archived October 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Posted August 2, 2006.
  3. IGN, "Ankla - Steep Trails" Archived 2008-05-15 at the Wayback Machine, Posted January 10, 2007.
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