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Praying Mantis –Legacy dlp

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Double album on black vinyls with gatefold sleeve and one side lazer etched. Limited 300 copies

England’s Praying Mantis was one of the more melodic bands to emerge from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. The band was formed in the late ’70s by brothers Tino (vocals/guitar) and Chris Troy (bass/vocals). After just one album, Time Tell No Lies, in 1981 they became embroiled in business and legal disputes with their management soon after, resulting in a year-long hiatus from recording or touring, and completely stalling their career. Then, in a Spinal Tap-ish twist of fate, the band found themselves enjoying a renaissance in Japan, prompting a reformation (with ex-Iron Maiden singer Paul DiAnno) and tour in 1990, which yielded the Live at Last LP. After that it feels like the band had some sort of rebirth and they continues to record albums since then. Their 2015 album, Legacy, comes with yet a new vocalist. This time its a vocalist by the name of Jaycee Cuijpers, who channels Jorn Lande and Ronnie James Dio in his powerhouse performance. Im not surprised to hear that Jaycee has been singing in a Dio tribute band. The excellent opening track Fight For Your Honor is classic NWOBHM; but immediately following is a beautiful melodic, almost AOR number in The One. Old or new to the world of British rockers Praying Mantis, this is worth checking out folks. They look heavier than they sound – especially on this record – crossing over from hard rock into melodic rock with ease and back into rock mode.

Track list:
1. Fight For Your Honor
2. The One
3. Believable
4. Tokyo
5. Better Man
6. All I See
7. Eyes Of A Child
8. The Runner
9. Against The World
10. Fallen Angel
11. Second Time Around

Additional information

Label

No Remorse Records

Catalogue Number

0799471857786

Release Year