{"product_id":"4527516025120","title":"Mattador - III - Japan CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMattador\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatador, a veteran melodic rock band from Puerto Rico, is releasing their latest studio album, *III*, featuring all-new material.\n\nActive from 1988 to 1995, Matador earned high acclaim for their unique sound—a fusion of hard rock and Latin influences—and their explosive live performances.\nThey have shared the stage with rock legends such as Aerosmith and Iron Maiden, garnering attention on the European rock scene as well.\nIn 2022, the original members reunited.\nPouring in the experience and passion cultivated over their long careers, they have completed a new album featuring 12 all-new tracks.\n\nFrom epic power ballads to riff-driven anthems and high-octane rock bursting with speed, *III* presents Matador’s signature melodies and dynamism in an even more refined form!!\nThe album was co-produced and engineered by Bob St. John (Extreme, Dokken, Collective Soul).\nFurthermore, as the first release resulting from their collaboration with the renowned Italian rock label Frontiers Music Srl, this album is expected to see a global release.\n\nThe current lineup features original members Michael Villegas (vocals), Carlos Benitez (drums\/vocals), and Miguel \"Tito\" Rodriguez (guitar\/violin), joined by newcomer Abraham Millet (bass\/keyboards).\nBuilding on a foundation of classic rock lyricism, they have crafted a unique sound that fuses hard rock, progressive elements, and a contemporary edge.\n\nWorld-class melodic rock from Puerto Rico.\nMatador has returned tighter, louder, and more inspired than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marquee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52608217219361,"sku":"4527516025120","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4527516025120.jpg?v=1777226016","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-ec\/products\/4527516025120","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}