Praying Mantis
The Journey Goes On
Frontiers Records
2003
It is really strange how this band managed to survive after all these years, taking into account that it never enjoyed the success it deserved (for more information take a look at our “Hall of Fame”). For those who don’t know Praying Mantis, I have to say that the band begun in the late 70s as part of the NWOBHM movement but differed quite a lot from groups of the genre as it adopted a melodic, lyrical approach.
Now, three years after the successful “Nowhere to Hide” (2000), the band returns with an even better album. The approach of the group hasn’t changed a lot: melodic heavy metal, based in harmonies and the inspired guitar riffs and solos of Tino Troy. The keyboards play a more significant role here, and I have to say that at times the music reminds me of Magnum (early days).
The band these days consists of the Troy brothers, Dennis Stratton (guitars), Martin Johnson (drums), and in the vocals John Slomanand & Dougie White, with the latter of those delivering some amazing performances, adding even more quality to the songs. Fans of the group have already bought the album and have placed it next to the legendary “Time Tells No Lies”. As for the rest, give it a try and you won’t regret it. Intellectual heavy metal!
Now, three years after the successful “Nowhere to Hide” (2000), the band returns with an even better album. The approach of the group hasn’t changed a lot: melodic heavy metal, based in harmonies and the inspired guitar riffs and solos of Tino Troy. The keyboards play a more significant role here, and I have to say that at times the music reminds me of Magnum (early days).
The band these days consists of the Troy brothers, Dennis Stratton (guitars), Martin Johnson (drums), and in the vocals John Slomanand & Dougie White, with the latter of those delivering some amazing performances, adding even more quality to the songs. Fans of the group have already bought the album and have placed it next to the legendary “Time Tells No Lies”. As for the rest, give it a try and you won’t regret it. Intellectual heavy metal!