Steve Carroll R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that we have to relay the tragic news regarding the passing of Steve Carroll, former guitarist with Praying Mantis (latter Little Bo Bitch) whose tasteful licks, melodic tones and fine voice graced the highly acclaimed album, ‘TIME TELLS NO LIES’. This statement was released by his sister Amanda Gilby: “My […]
Forthcoming gigs – Dates in Germany and Japan
To promote the new album “Legacy” Praying Mantis will be playing the following shows. 21/ 10/15 – Augsburg near Munich 22/ 10/15 Russelsheim near Frankfurt 23/ 10/15 Bochum near Dortmund 24/ 10/15 The Ranch Festival Hechingen near Stuttgart 3/ 11/15 Harajuku Astro hall, Tokyo
“Fight for your honour” released
Praying Mantis are pleased to announce the release of the video of “Fight For Your Honour” from the forth coming album “Legacy”. Legacy will be released on Frontiers (FR CD 701/8024391070123) on 21-08-2015. In Japan the release will be on King Records (KICP-1738/4988003473037) on 28-08-2015. ITunes already has “Fight for your Honour” and “The One” […]
Legacy Update
Frontier have released the artwork for the new album from Praying Mantis. The band have made an introduction video And here is the Frontier press release: Praying Mantis are ready to unleash their tenth studio album, “Legacy”! Check out an EPK of the album here: https://youtu.be/ySIAxPvF668 LEGACY will be released August 21st. The early reactions […]
New Album: Legacy Update
Mantis have now completed the recording of the forthcoming album “Legacy”. The band are still in discussion with the record company Frontiers as to the exact release date, however the anticipated release will be early June 2015 in the UK and Europe with a subsequent release in Japan and the rest of the world.. The […]
New album in progress and gig update
While things have seemed quiet in the Praying Mantis camp the band have been busy writing news songs and are currently recording them. It is hoped to release the album in early 2015. Two tracks have already been performed live. The first was “Eyes of a child” which was performed live in Aug 2013. Then […]
New Single and launch party
Praying Mantis have announced they are to release a new single in October 2013. To celebrate the single and officially introduce new members, John Cuijpers and Hans in’t Zandt, they will play the Merton Manor 76 Kingston Road, Wimbledon SW19 1LA on 4th October. Entry is £8 on the night. The band will also perform […]