Catching up with‪ ANKOR @ Reload Festival | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.13.5

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In this episode, Kiki catches up with Jessie and Eleni from ANKOR at Reload Festival in Sulingen, Germany. They discuss the band's early morning set, overcoming technical difficulties, the importance of safe and respectful show environments for women, and the impact of social media on their music.

They also touch on ANKOR's recent shows, including an unforgettable performance at Wacken, and tease an exciting upcoming tour for the spring of 2025. Tune in to hear the band's insights on the metal scene and their plans for the future.

00:54 Podcast Updates
02:15 Interview with ANKOR at Reload Festival
03:09 Touring Experiences and Challenges
04:13 Women in Metal and Safety Concerns
06:30 Recap of Tuska Festival Interview
08:35 Social Media Influence and Authenticity
10:49 Future Plans and Upcoming Tours

Interview recorded on August 17th, 2024.

Show notes:

• The video version of this interview with ANKOR at Reload Festival 2024
• Check out our recap of the TUSKA FORÜM by BLEEDING METAL and all of Tuska 2024, including ANKOR's panel about Modern Metal
• How Courtney Laplante learned to scream on Loudwire's YouTube

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