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Praying Mantis - British Steel III, Camden Underworld London 26th April 2008 |
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The following is an extract of the total festival review by
http://www.johntuckeronline.com/
The best reception of the night went to PRAYING
MANTIS. Fronted by the ever- reliable, ever-smiling Troy brothers (guitarist
Tino and bassist Chris), Praying Mantis kicked off with ‘Cry For The New
World’ and then romped through a set of highlights – ‘Turn The Tables’,
‘Lovers To The Grave’, ‘Children Of The Earth’, ‘Rise Up’ and ‘Letting Go’.
Notwithstanding the fact that there doesn’t seem to be such a thing as a
duff Praying Mantis gig, the band (featuring Mike Freeland on vocals, Andy
Burgess on guitars and Benjamin Reid on drums) seemed to be having a blast
as well as being genuinely surprised at their reception. Saving the best
till last, they wrapped things up with a subtly-reworked version of
‘Captured City’, one of the most exciting songs of the NWOBHM.
Photos By Wolfie @ http://www.coronium.co.uk/.