Praying Mantis Returns

Frontiers Records has released details about the forthcoming European release of the new Praying Mantis album "Journey Goes On." The final tracklisting will include the following tracks: Tonight; The Escape; The Journey Goes On; Silent War; Beat Within; Hold On For Love; If Tomorrow Never Comes; Lost World; The Voice. The line-up on the album includes as permanent members brothers Chris Troy (on bass, lead and background vocals and keyboards), Dennis Stratton (ex Iron Maiden on guitars, lead and background vocals), Tino Troy (on guitars, lead and background vocals and keyboards) with special guests John Sloman (ex Lone Star, Gary Moore) and Dougie White (ex Rainbow, Malmsteen) on vocals and Martin Johnson on drums.

“The album sounds definitely more melodic than before” says Chris Troy, “we really think this could be our most successful release ever! We have also gained a lot with our decision to use different singers as we have added more variety and depth to the songwriting”. Release date is scheduled for late April 2003.

Source: Electric Basement