About
What to expect
Praying Mantis are a well-established melodic hard rock band formed in the UK in 1974 by brothers Tino Troy and Chris Troy, and they are associated with the NWOBHM scene.
- NWOBHM band; one of its more melodic
- Debut: Time Tells No Lies (1981), acclaimed
- Thin Lizzy-style twin guitar, Def Leppard-like harmonies
- Sound compared to later-day Rainbow
- Albums: Throwing Shapes (1984), Predator in Disguise (1991)
- Forever in Time (1998); lineup stable since 2013
- Legacy (2015); latest Defiance (2024)
- 2026–27: 45th anniversary shows
- Debut album performed in its entirety
- 2027: 50th anniversary shows around the world
Line-up
Listen before you go
Praying Mantis - "Children of the Earth" (Live Music Video) #PrayingMantis #NWOBHM
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Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does PRAYING MANTIS start and end?
PRAYING MANTIS runs Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 19:00.
Where is PRAYING MANTIS?
PRAYING MANTIS takes place at Pitcher, Oberbilker Allee 29, Düsseldorf.
How much are tickets for PRAYING MANTIS?
Tickets for PRAYING MANTIS cost €28.70 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at PRAYING MANTIS?
The line-up of PRAYING MANTIS: Praying Mantis.
What else is planned?
Praying Mantis will also celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2027 with special shows around the world.
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Getting there
Pitcher, Oberbilker Allee 29, 40215 Düsseldorf, DE
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