One of the most beloved Slovenian rock bands of all time, Šank Rock, is writing a brand-new chapter in its rich story after more than four decades of making music.
Formed in 1982, the band stays true to what made it legendary: the energy, the melodies, the honest rock’n’roll, and a crowd that has stood by them for decades.
The band is heading into this new era with the fresh creative and stage energy of two masterful musicians. These aren’t straight-up replacements, but a natural continuation of the Šank Rock story, with new dynamics, a different musical chemistry, and respect for everything the band has built over the decades.
The original members have this to say:
»We parted ways with Bor Zuljan, our guitarist, over different creative aspirations, but we’ll keep working with Samo Jezovšek, the keyboardist who has been with us for the past eight years, on certain projects and concerts.«
Two outstanding musicians and guitarists are joining the revamped lineup: Marko Zorec from Maribor and Andrej Rot from Koper.
Marko Zorec is a guitarist, keyboardist, composer, and producer who completed his studies in classical guitar at the Academy of Music at the University of Ljubljana. His passion for music goes beyond genre boundaries, and he’s especially marked by a love for acoustic and electric guitar and for creating original music.
Andrej Rot is a longtime guitarist, backing vocalist, and producer of numerous albums by Slovenian musicians, known for his live energy and musical range, and he also writes original music.
»Two excellent guitarists made the shortlist, and in the end we simply couldn’t pick just one. So we ended up going back to the band’s roots, with two guitars.«
The original members since 1982 – Matjaž Jelen (vocals), Cveto Polak (bass), and Aleš Uranjek (drums) – say the collaboration has been outstanding from the very first rehearsal:
»The chemistry is right. You can feel the energy, the creativity, and that honest rocker story that’s kept Šank Rock going for more than 40 years.«
And most importantly: new music is on the way.
This summer the band will already unveil a brand-new single, a new album is in the works, and plenty of summer shows across Slovenia are lined up, where fans can experience Šank Rock’s unmistakable, powerful, and melodic sound.
»We make music for you. We can’t wait to meet again on stages all across Slovenia.«
For more info on where you can catch them in the coming months, check out their social media and their website.
