Band

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis is a heavy metal band from United Kingdom, active 1974 to present. 14 releases and 12 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Heavy Metal
Origin: London, United Kingdom
Formed: 1974
Releases: 14

Biography

Praying Mantis are an English rock band. Originally part of the new wave of British heavy metal, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and AOR-sounding than their contemporaries Iron Maiden and Saxon.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Hans in ‘t Zandt
Tony O'Hora
Bruce Bisland	Drums (drum set)
John JayCee Cuijpers	Lead vocals	2013 to present
Chris Troy	Lead vocals, Background vocals, Electric bass guitar	1973 to present
Colin Peel
Tino Troy	Lead vocals, Background vocals, Electric guitar, Keyboard	1973 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Doogie White		1992 to 2004
Bob Sawyer	Electric guitar	1979 to 1980
Benjy Reid	Drums (drum set)
Dave Potts	Percussion, Drums (drum set)	1979 to 1982
Steve Carroll	Lead vocals, Electric guitar	1980 to 1982

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Metalmorphosis: 30th Anniversary EP2011 · EP

Related bands

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