PRAYING MANTIS Announce New Singer, Drummer
July 9, 2013, 10 years ago
NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS announce that they have joined forces with Dutch duo, vocalist Jaycee (John Cuijpers) and drummer Hans In ‘T Zandt.
These new members will be featured on forthcoming live shows. John and Hans are seasoned professional musicians with a vast experience of playing alongside bands such as TOTO, VENGEANCE, JAN AKKERMAN, and STEVE LUKATHER and will bring a extra dimension to the Mantis sound.
Praying Mantis are:
John Cuijpers – Lead Vocals
Tino Troy – Guitars & Vocals
Chris Troy – Bass & Vocals
Andy Burgess – Guitars & Vocals
Hans In ‘T Zandt – Drums
Forthcoming shows include:
July
27 - Headbangers Open Air - Hamburg, GermanyAugust
2 - The Bull - Colchester, UK3 - The Railway - Ipswich, UK
4 - Cambridge Rock Festival - Cambridge, UK
5 - Metalwave UK, Circus Tavern - Essex, UK
