Los Angeles’s COATL was formed in the early 2000s by singer/guitarists Alma Perez and Israel Vega. COATL’s signature approach, a fusion of alternative metal with seasonings of indigenous melodies and lore, was initially encapsulated on their 2006 debut album, El Despertar De La Serpiente. Three years later, the band’s sophomore album, El Llamado Del Jaguar, not only amplified those influences, but expanded their fanbase nationally as well as in Mexico. By 2018, the band’s reinvigorated drive led to a series of impactful singles culminating in the release of 2021’s Samskara. Late last year, they would reach another creative milestone with their fourth and latest album, Shakti. The album explores a larger emphasis on Indian instrumentation, while competently pairing themes of ancient mysticism with those of a cynical modern world. Currently, the band is working on their follow up and will resume touring in mid-August, starting with two shows in Mexico on the 16th and 17th.
On Monday, Alma Perez came on to Rocked to discuss her penchant for Mexican history, the band’s growth throughout their discography, the logistics of their live shows, and how resilience has kept her grounded both in and outside of music.
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