• Praying Mantis were pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement in the UK. Appearing with those band's on the influential compilation, 'Metal For Muthas' in 1980, the band released their debut 'Time Tells No Lies' in 1981.
• Going on hiatus following their debut, they reformed in 1990 to take advantage on the growing interest in classic NWOBHM, especially in Japan, where the band have always had a loyal following.
• Originally formed by brothers Tino Troy on guitar and Chris Troy on bass in 1973, they were now joined by former Iron Maiden members Paul Di'Anno and Dennis Stratton (both of whom had also appeared on the aforementioned 'Metal For Muthas' LP).
• Guitarist Dennis Stratton remained with the band through the 90s, the line-up completed by drummer Bruce Bisland, with vocalist Mark Thompson-Smith replacing Di'Anno. Recorded in Nagoya in 1993, the first concert (over two CDs) is a raw, honest live recording documenting their tour supporting the album 'A Cry For The New World' including classics such as 'Cheated' and 'Captured City'.
• The band returned to Nagoya in November 1998, with their show documented on CDs 3 and 4. Now fronted by singer Tony O'Hora, with the line-up still featuring Stratton, Bisland and the Troys, they were then supporting the release of 'Forever In Time'.
• Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy Burgess, John 'Jaycee' Cuijpers and Hans In 't Zandt.
TRACK LIST
DISC ONE: The Bottom Line, Nagoya, Japan, Nov 24, 1993 Part 1 1. Intro 2. A Cry For The New World 3. Can't See The Angels 4. Turn The Tables 5. Cheated 6. Dream On 7. Lovers To The Grave 8. Only The Children Cry 9. Who’s Life Is It Anyway 10. Dangerous 11. A Moment In Life
DISC TWO: The Bottom Line, Nagoya, Japan, Nov 24, 1993 Part 2 1. Flirting with Suicide 2. Journeyman 3. Letting Go
4. Rise Up Again 5. Captured City 6. Children Of The Earth
DISC THREE: The Bottom Line, Nagoya, Japan, Nov 11, 1998 Part 1 1. Intro 2. Wasted Years 3. The Messiah 4. A Cry For The New World 5. Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark 6. Remember My Name 7. Valley Of The King 8. Forever In Time
DISC FOUR: The Bottom Line, Nagoya, Japan, Nov 11, 1998 Part 2 1. Turn The Tables 2. The Day The Sun Turned Cold
3. Rise Up Again 4. Best Years 5. Children Of The Earth 6. Can't See The Angels 7. Band Introductions 8. Letting Go
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| Item weight: | 0,30 kg |
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