Puerto Rican melodic rock band Mattador’s Save Us From Ourselves album is out now as a digital rerelease in the first step of the band having signed with Frontiers Music Srl.
Available now on all platforms, it was originally released in 1994 by Osama Records and distributed independently in Europe.
Drummer Carlos Benitez expressed his excitement, by saying: “We’re thrilled to join the Frontiers family and you can expect new music from us soon. We are ready to move forward with this new era; this is one you don’t want to miss! We want to extend our thanks to Mario and everyone at the label for their support and warm welcome to this new partnership”.
“As part of this return, we will also be releasing a special digital reissue of the album that opened doors for us in Europe back in ’94, our classic album, Save Us From Ourselves, he noted a while back. “Stay tuned! There’s more on the way!”
Mario de Riso, A&R and Business Affairs VP of Frontiers, commented: “It’s awesome to have those guys back in action. In the darkest period for melodic rock and classic hard rock, they came out with a fabulous record mixing the pomp approach of Styx and Kansas with the best of the US Metal sound of the late 80s. If you don’t know Mattador, indulge now in their cult classic Save Us From Ourselves and get ready for a threat!”
Mattador combine the slick, hook-driven sound of bands like Dokken and Firehouse with the more elaborate, symphonic touches reminiscent of Kansas at their heaviest, and cult AOR heroes Prophet. They are known for blending soaring vocals, razor-sharp guitar work, and a rhythm section as tight as it is thunderous.
During their initial run from 1988 to 1995, Mattador built a loyal following on the island of Puerto Rico and beyond. Their music resonated with fans of both melodic hard rock and Latin rock, creating a cross-cultural bridge that set them apart from their contemporaries and saw them performing live on stage alongside world-class acts such as Aerosmith and Iron Maiden, among others.
During this run, Mattador also caught the attention of the European rock scene, which led to their feature in various rock music charts and music magazines across Italy, France, Belgium, the UK, and beyond.
After a decades-long hiatus, the original members of Mattador reunited in 2022, reigniting the creative fire that launched them all those years ago. What began as a nostalgic reconnection quickly blossomed into a full-fledged artistic rebirth. Now signed with renowned Italian-based multinational rock label Frontiers Music Srl, Mattador is poised to reach a new generation, while reigniting the passion of long-time fans.
Today, the band’s lineup features original members Michael Villegas on lead vocals, Carlos Benitez on drums, percussion, and vocals, Miguel ‘Tito’ Rodriguez on lead guitar and violin, and the new addition of Abraham Millet on bass and keyboards. Together, they forge a unique sound that combines the melodic sensibilities of classic rock, an undercurrent of hard rock, a hint of prog, with a modern edge.
Save Us From Ourselves features the tracks:‘Intro’, ‘Fear (HIV)’, ‘Lost Souls’, ‘If You’re Gone’, ‘All Behind Me’, ‘Trend’, ‘Live Your Life Not Mine’, ‘Save Us From Ourselves’, ‘I don’t Know Why’, ‘Hear Me Calling’, ‘Lying Eyes’ and ‘In And Out Of Trouble’ – Available here.
