{"product_id":"diskheaven-192325226","title":"Matador \/ III 3rd (CD) 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalog number: MICP-12029\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatador, a veteran melodic rock band from Puerto Rico, will release a studio album ``III'' consisting of completely new songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatador, who was active from 1988 to 1995, earned high acclaim for their unique sound that fuses the essence of Latin with a focus on hard rock, and for their explosive live performances. He has performed with rock legends such as Aerosmith and Iron Maiden, and has attracted attention in the European rock scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the original members will reunite. The new album, in which all 12 songs were written by pouring the experience and passion cultivated over many years of career, has been completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom epic power ballads to riff-driven anthems to fast-paced high-octane rock, \"III\" presents Matador's unique melody and dynamism in a more refined form! !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work was co-produced and engineered by Bob St. John (Extreme, Dokken, Collective Soul). Furthermore, as the first collaboration with Frontiers Music Srl, a prestigious rock label based in Italy, this album is expected to be released on a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current lineup includes the original members Michael Villegas (vocals), Carlos Benitez (drums\/vocals), Miguel \"Tito\" Rodriguez (guitar\/violin), and new member Abraham Millet (bass\/keyboards).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the lyricism derived from classic rock, they have created a unique sound that fuses hard rock, progressive elements, and a modern edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld-class melodic rock from Puerto Rico. Matador is back, tighter, louder and more inspired than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimeless, timeless, the melody never dies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatador, a veteran melodic rock band from Puerto Rico, releases their latest studio album, “III,” featuring all new songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom epic power ballads to riff-driven anthems and fast-paced rock, \"III\" presents Matador's unique melody and dynamism in a more refined form! !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;LINE UP\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarlos Benitez Carlos Benitez – Vocals \/ Drums \/ Percussions \/ Backing Vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbraham Millett Abraham Millett – Bass \/ Keyboards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiguel Rodriguez Miguel Rodriguez – Guitars \/ Violin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Villegas Mike Villegas – Vocals \/ Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Awake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Black Water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eblack water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Out for Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut for Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Say You'll Stay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay You'll Stay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Levitate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevitate\u003cbr\u003e6 Crawling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrawling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Some Kind of Crazy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome Kind of Crazy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Falling Backwards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalling Backwards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 Portals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eportal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Slow Down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eslow down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 Moksha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoksha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 No Way Out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eno way out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 WHISPERS IN THE WIND (Acoustic Version) [Bonus Track]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhispers in the Wind (Acoustic Version) [Bonus Track]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMattador - \"Levitate\" - Official Music Video\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9id5PC4XbbM?si=qMvSQGT3lsinxymg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[CD] [2026\/06\/19]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MochiobaseCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830615605552,"sku":"MICP-12029","price":40.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6585\/0672\/files\/192325226_5aeb6044-55f7-4b44-ab91-d14807b6128e.jpg?v=1790107234","url":"https:\/\/mochiobasecd.com\/products\/diskheaven-192325226","provider":"MochiobaseCD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}