PRAYING MANTIS - DEFIANCE ALBUM OUT IN APRIL; TITLE TRACK VIDEO OUT NOW

Praying Mantis, the iconic trailblazers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, just announced the release of their new single, "Defiance" in conjunction with the unveiling of their highly anticipated 13th studio album. "We're thrilled to share the first single,

'Defiance,' with our fans," says Chris Troy. "It sets the tone for what's to come on the album—a perfect blend of classic Praying Mantis with a contemporary twist".

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Watch the Official Music Video Below.

Preorder Defiance here.

TRACKLIST:

1. “From The Start”
2. “Defiance”
3. “Feelin’ Lucky”
4. “I Surrender”
5. “Forever In My Heart”
6. “Never Can Say Goodbye”
7. “One Heart”
8. “Give It Up”
9. “Nightswim”
10. “Standing Tall”
11. “Let’s See”

They were formed in 1973 while at college by the Troy brothers, Tino and Chris, Pete Moore and Chris Hudson. The band's genesis can be traced back to the influence of Neal Kay, a DJ at North London's premier hard rock disco, The Bandwagon.

Thanks to Kay's support, Praying Mantis gained a platform to showcase their music, featuring tracks like 'Captured City' and 'Lovers to the Grave.'

Alongside contemporaries such as Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, and Samson, Praying Mantis quickly rose to prominence in the London music scene.