Praying Mantis are finally ready to unleash their tenth studio album, “Legacy”! The early reactions to the new songs have been outstanding and there is a real buzz beginning to emerge that this could arguably be the best album that Mantis have ever made! Bold words to be sure, but this is more than mere record label hyperbole...
Release Date: 21-08-2015
Genre: Heavy Metal
TRACKLIST
Fight For Your Honour
The One
Believable
Tokyo
Better Man
All I See
Eyes Of A Child
The Runner
Against The World
Fallen Angel
Second Time Around
LINEUP
John Cuijpers – Lead Vocals
Tino Troy – Guitars & Vocals
Chris Troy – Bass & Vocals
Andy Burgess – Guitars + Vocals
Hans in ‘t Zandt – Drums
“Legacy” is the first recording to feature the two new members, Jaycee Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt (vocals and drums respectively), who have truly provided a new dimension to the writing process and musical performances. Together with guitarists Tino Troy and Andy Burgess, they have been instrumental not only in the writing of the new songs, but in providing a new vision in terms of the sound engineering and production. The recording of the album was carried out in various recording studios in Belgium, Netherlands and UK.
As per the previous record, “Sanctuary”, the mixing of the new album was done by Andrew Riley in his studio in Atlanta. The first single, “Fight For Your Honour” will be accompanied by a video shot while the band performed the song for the first time at their acclaimed performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival II in Milan, Italy.
One of the most influential and famous artists in the rock field, Rodney Matthews (Magnum, Diamond Head, Allen/Lande) has been commissioned to do the artwork for the album in the same style and stunning quality that so many fans loved on the original Mantis albums like “Time Tells No Lies” and the later album “Predator In Disguise”.
Praying Mantis are a well-established band of melodic hard rockers. They were formed by brothers Tino and Chris Troy in 1973 and together with bands like Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and others they spearheaded the NWOBHM movement. While they did not see the same dizzying heights of success as some of their contemporaries, Praying Mantis nonetheless became one of THE most influential bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The band has remained active over the years and still record and play live regularly.
FRONTIERS GLOBAL SUMMIT
March 3-4, Gold Tower Hotel, Napoli – Italy
Frontiers Label Group is excited to announce the upcoming gathering of distributors, media, and artists, set to take place on March 3rd and 4th at the Gold Tower Hotel in Naples, Italy.
The summit will feature an exclusive acoustic performance by four highly regarded Frontiers Music Srl artists: The Big Deal, Art Nation, Ronnie Romero, Russ Ballard, Bonfire.
Frontiers is pleased to offer a select group of up to 60 fans the chance to attend this intimate and unique event, set in a luxurious location. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the artists, label executives, and prominent international Rock and Metal journalists during an exclusive meet & greet.
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