Ankor & Self Deception

Modern alternative metal between emotional intensity, electronic influences and an energetic stage presence.

Anchor combines alternative metal, metalcore and modern electronic elements to create a dynamic and atmospheric sound. The band works with heavy guitars, melodic hooks and strong contrasts between aggressive and emotional passages. The combination of modern production, cinematic atmosphere and the striking vocal versatility between clear vocals and heavier outbursts is particularly characteristic.

Thematically, her songs often deal with inner conflicts, mental stress, identity and emotional processing. Despite the heaviness of many of the arrangements, their music remains strongly melody-orientated and accessible. This results in a modern metal sound that combines technical intensity with emotional directness and stylistically moves openly between metal, alternative rock and electronic aesthetics.

Self Deception on the other hand, moves more strongly between alternative rock, modern metal and anthemic post-hardcore. The band combines catchy choruses with powerful guitars and club-like electronic influences, creating an energetic sound with a strong focus on live dynamics. In terms of content, self-doubt, escapism and personal tensions often take centre stage, conveyed through direct lyrics and a modern, urban sound aesthetic.

Live, both acts are regarded as particularly intense and audience-orientated bands. While Anchor stands out due to its emotional dynamics and atmospheric arcs of tension, sets Self Deception The band focusses more on immediate energy, movement and a collective festival atmosphere. Together, they represent a modern generation of alternative heavy music that is increasingly dissolving classic genre boundaries and combining heaviness with contemporary production and emotional openness.