Praying Mantis

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British NWOBHM band founded by brothers Tino and Chris Troy, known for melodic heavy rock with AOR leanings and a career tied to the late-1970s/early-1980s NWOBHM movement.

Reviews note lineup changes (historical founders Tino and Chris Troy; Sanctuary features Mike Freeland on vocals, Andy Burgess on second guitar and Benjy Reid on drums) and a production by Andy Reilly on Sanctuary. Connections mentioned in reviews include Dennis Stratton (played with Iron Maiden early on) and collaborations/live recordings involving Paul Di'Anno; the band has been associated with strong melodic songwriting within the NWOBHM context.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Praying Mantis for melodic heavy-rock rooted in the NWOBHM era. Sanctuary is noted for its AOR-leaning production and new vocalist Mike Freeland. Time Tells No Lies is celebrated as a strong early NWOBHM debut with memorable melodies.

For:Fans of NWOBHM, melodic hard rock and AOR listeners

Not that I've ever been a fan of the Praying Mantis.
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In conclusion, I've often wondered why the Mantis have faded from memory over time, and I've answered that they probably lacked the luck, skill, and cunning to encounter the right producer at the right time, a chance perhaps seized by the Iron...
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