Cosmic Jaguar – El era del Jaguar Review

Before immersing yourself in the music or reading this article, it’s worth noting that Cosmic Jaguar isn’t your run-of-the-mill thrash/death or groove metal band. Their sound is a sophisticated and remarkably groovy fusion of thrash metal and death metal, interwoven with progressive and avant-garde elements. This unique blend results in an exceptionally distinctive and captivating auditory adventure, sure to pique the interest of any music enthusiast.

The opening piece, Gods of Sun and War, immediately welcomes listeners with funky and groovy bass riffs –followed suit with fast, technically instrumental and intense vocals.

As soon as the listener continues with the second piece, The Eight Lord Of Nights, and the remaining six pieces, they are taken on a captivating journey of Aztec music and mythology. The album unfolds like a musical odyssey, each track a new chapter in the story, keeping the listener engaged and intrigued.

El Era De Jaguar consists of eight tracks that span forty minutes. Each piece showcases various moods, transitioning from technical segments played at a breakneck speed to groovy jazz-led sections with unique folk-style backing elements and instruments. The album also features various sound effects and tempos, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience. At the same time, these El Era De Jaguar songs lack a particular structure or pattern. Instead, the music flows freely, unconstrained by conventional expectations, taking the listener on an unpredictable and exciting musical journey. This unpredictability keeps the listener engaged and eagerly anticipating what comes next.

El Era De Jaguar also benefits from its depth of complex instrumentation and devilmanship due to the valuable contributions of guest members, providing the listener’s ears with solos or additional vocal duties. This lineup consists of Chimalma (female vocals on track four), Dionisio Oscuro (solo/acoustic guitar), and Mazatecpatl (Cemican) wind instruments. For the guest guitar solos, split between Tommy Talamanca (Sadist), Mark Biedermann (Blind Illusion), Miguel Slam Tornado (Fusion Bomb), Michael Wehner “Micky” (ex-Vendetta), Achim Daxx(ex-Vendetta), Vakhtango and El Mesías Digital. Theguest vocals are split between Miguel Slam Tornado, Marc Grewe (ex-Morgoth), Thomas Zeller (Metal Priests), and Vakhtango (vocal “Cortes”). Each diverse vocal range, tone, and guitar solos add complexity to each song, enriching the overall sound and atmosphere with their unique contributions.

El Era De Jaguar’s musical realm is a testament to exceptionally high production value. It seamlessly combines modern techniques with expert artistry, ensuring that every note and instrument is heard, enhancing the overall listening experience. This level of quality is sure to impress even the most discerning music enthusiast.

If you seek the pulse-pounding fusion of thrash/death and groove metal paired with avant-garde innovation, look no further than Cosmic Jaguar. Prepare for a mesmerizing showcase of technically progressive instrumentation featuring various wood instruments and talented guest members, delivering a genuinely unparalleled offering.

The album ends with the last song, La Noche Triste. We want to thank Cosmic Jaguar for letting us review their album El era del Jaguar. We will conclude the review by discussing the final three sins.