Chris Ankelein
Also known as: Mike Rich, Johnny Smrdel, Jordan McGee, Jichael, Mike "Jichael" Rich
Chris Ankelein is a musician connected to 1 artist page across the Waken The Dead alternative Christian music community. Current or continuing connections include Advent. Documented roles include drums, vocals, guitar and bass. Waken The Dead also records Chris Ankelein as Mike Rich, Johnny Smrdel, Jordan McGee, Jichael and Mike "Jichael" Rich.
Last relationship check: September 25, 2026
The story so far
Chris Ankelein is a musician whose documented roles include drums, vocals, guitar and bass, with verified WTD connections across 1 band.
Current or continuing work includes Advent (drums, vocals, guitar, bass, 2004–2011, 2016–present).
Confirmed recording evidence currently links Chris Ankelein to Advent: Naked And Cold (September 8, 2009, Drums) and Remove The Earth (February 12, 2008, drums).
Bands and projects
Advent
- current member · drums, vocals, guitar, bass · 2004–2011, 2016–present
2 confirmed release appearances in checked album sources.
Musical timeline
- 2004–2011, 2016–present
Advent
current member · drums, vocals, guitar, bass · 2004–2011, 2016–present
- drums, vocals, guitar, bass 2004–2011, 2016–present
Verified release appearances
These dates belong to the credited releases. They are not membership start or end dates unless separate relationship evidence confirms that.
Played alongside
Relationship evidence and sources
- Advent: current member · drums, vocals, guitar, bass · 2004–2009, 2004–2011, 2009–2011, 2016–present