Praying Mantis

Singer for: Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Cornerstone, Balance of Power, Pink Cream 69, Praying Mantis, Rainbow, Tank

Stranger in Us All = Studio album by Rainbow
Released: August 21,1995
Recorded: 1995
Genre:Hard rock, heavy metal
Length: 51:44
Label: BMG
Producer: Pat Regan & Ritchie Blackmore

Stranger in Us All is a 1995 album by the reformed Rainbow. Ritchie Blackmore put together a new version of Rainbow with little-known musicians in 1994. It was originally intended to be his solo album, but due to the label BMG pressures, the record was billed as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. This line-up only released the one album before Blackmore decided to pursue different musical styles and formed Blackmore's Night with his companion Candice Night. As such, this album marks Blackmore's final hard rock and roll recordings (to date.)
Released in the post-grunge mid '90s, Stranger in Us All achieved a modest success, particularly in Europe.

Artist: Tobruk
Release: Falling / Like Lightning, Single 1985
Genre: NWOBHM / Hard Rock
Country: UK

1. Falling
2. Like Lightning
3. Under the gun

Tobruk was an English rock band, formed in 1981 during the NWOBHM movement, their sound was more melodic and polished After signing to EMI (Parlophone) in 1984 Tobruk went on a club tour before playing some dates with Diamond Head. They also toured the UK supporting UFO.
They then ventured to Philadelphia to start recording their debut album, also titled 'Wild On The Run" [(Parlophone / EMI) 1985]. Lance Quinn from Lita Ford and Bon Jovi-fame co-produced the album with the band. The album was released in May 1985 and tours followed supporting UFO, Tokyo Blade and Manowar.
A second album was released through FM Revolver, called 'Pleasure + Pain'.
Then singer Tony Martin, joined but nothing came of it and the band split for good. Martin went on to join Black Sabbath. Tobruk guitarist Nigel Evans spent some time touring with Shy.

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Artist: TNT
Title: BACK ON THE ROAD
Format: 7 INCH
Country: UK
Label: NEAT
Year: 1984
Description: B/W ROCKIN' THE NIGHT (NEAT39)

Single, Neat Records
1984 7" , NEAT 39

Line-up :
Mark Smith - Vocals
Gary Stevenson - Guitar
Colin French - Guitar
Nick Williams - Bass
Nobby Brett - Drums
1. Back on the Road 02:59
2. Rockin' the Night 03:02
Total playing time 06:01

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Artist: Paddy Goes To Holyhead
Title: Green Green Grass Of Home
Format: 7 Inch, vinyl = mint condition
Country: UK
Label: Rage
Year: 1987
Catalogue Number: PADDY1
Other Info: B/W Telling Me All Those Lies

The original "The Green Green Grass Of Home" released 1988. B. side "Telling Me All Those Lies"

"Andy Scott, who I'd become friends with a few years earlier when he produced some demos for my previous band Weapon, would occasionally come along to a gig a guest with us. 1986 and I was having so much fun with the band I decided it was time to get it down on tape. I asked Andy if he would like to produce the sessions.
So with the line up of;
• Mal McNulty (SWEET, WEAPON)
• Jeff Brown (SWEET, STATETROOPER, GRAND PRIX)
• Danny Hynes (WEAPON vocalist )
• Bruce Bisland (Weapon, Praying Mantis, STATETROOPER)
• Phil Lanzon, then of Sweet and now Uriah Heep, on keyboards

GRAND PRIX - SHOUT 7" picture disc.

Chrysalis
PRIX 2
1983
Picture disc

Phil Lanzon (K,V)
Michael O'Donoghue (G,V)
Ralph Hood (B,V)
Andy Beirne (D)
Robin McAuley (V)

Shout
Keep On Believing

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A solid, professional sounding 7". For those of you who have been waiting for it, the anticipation is rewarded: Although, occasionally, various influences become a mite too prominent, the overall impact is fresh and direct.
They have drawn energy from music on both sides of the Atlantic; the pinpoint drumming and the not-too-excessive fingerboard work highlighting the American feel, while the straight-ahead nature leads to a sound that is distinctly British. Vocalist Rob McCauley sounds unnervingly like Jon Anderson at times. A welcome return from a band who show much promise.

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GRAND PRIX: WHICH WAY DID THE WIND BLOW/FEELS GOOD
UK 7" - RCA 18 - 1980 was only released with company logo sleeve, not a picture sleeve.

Artist: GRAND PRIX Bernie Shaw sings: Uriah Heep, Praying Mantis, Lionheart, Dirty Tricks

Title: WHICH WAY DID THE WIND BLOW

Format: 7 INCH (7" VINYL)

Country: UK

Label: RCA

Year: 1980

Phil Lanzon (K,V)
Michael O'Donoghue (G,V)
Ralph Hood (B,V)
Andy Beirne (D)
Bernie Shaw (V)

Bernie Shaw is the vocalist here, along with Phil Lanzon on keyboards/ piano. Both went to Uriah Heep later on, and Bernie to Praying Mantis among others, while Phil went to play with Lionheart. Andy Beirne the drummer, was in the legendary Dirty Tricks before, later he went to play with Max and The Broadway Metal Choir.

Very hard to get LP. Bernie Shaw is the vocalist here, along with Phil Lanzon on keyboards/ piano. Both went to Uriah Heep later on, and Bernie to Praying Mantis among others, while Phil went to play with Lionheart. Andy Beirne the drummer, was in the legendary Dirty Tricks before, later he went to play with Max and The Broadway Metal Choir.

Paul Mario Day - Vocals (Iron Maiden, More, Sweet, Crimson Lake)
Jeff Summers - Guitars (Weapon, The Headbangers, Flex, Legs Akimbo, The Loudshirts, Paddy Goes To Holyhead, Snatch, Statetrooper)
Martin Bushell - Guitars (Statetrooper)
Jeff Brown - Bass (Statetrooper, Dumpy's Rusty Nuts)
Bruce Bisland - Drums (Praying Mantis, Statetrooper, Sweet, Tank, The Wandering Crutchless, Weapon, Lipservice)

CHECK SAMPLES!:
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The song 'If I Tried' starts off with Paul Mario Day singing the words to Simon & Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair'.

NEAR MINT CONDITION
1. Violator 03:49
2. Victim Of Love 03:51
3. Another Daymare 03:40
4. Lovelight 04:30
5. Search And Destroy 04:26
6. Redline 04:17
7. Wildfire 02:35
8. Godrush 04:44
9. If I Tried 03:45
10. Eyes Of The Future 04:35
Total playing time 40:12

label: Mausoleum Records 1983, SKULL8307
pressing: belgian
produced by Chris Tsangarides
style: NWOBHM
Release recorded: 1982
Country: London, UK

Violator

Paul Mario Day - Vocals (Iron Maiden, More, Sweet, Crimson Lake)
Jeff Summers - Guitars (Weapon, The Headbangers, Flex, Legs Akimbo, The Loudshirts, Paddy Goes To Holyhead, Snatch, Statetrooper)
Martin Bushell - Guitars (Statetrooper)
Jeff Brown - Bass (Statetrooper, Dumpy's Rusty Nuts)
Bruce Bisland - Drums (Praying Mantis, Statetrooper, Sweet, Tank, The Wandering Crutchless, Weapon, Lipservice)

Reissued on CD in 2002 with "Jerusalem" as a bonus track.
1. The Key 04:41
2. Summer Lightning 04:28
3. Gun Runner 04:16
4. Give Me Back Your Heart Again 04:08
5. Nothing Lasts Forever 03:43
6. Natural Selection 04:52
7. Fight Fire With Fire 03:33
8. Blood Money 03:54
9. Passion For The Sun 05:18
10. Screaming In The Night 04:03
Total playing time 42:56 + "Jerusalem" bonus track.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Band That Deserved Far Greater Success,

Tobruk was an English rock band, formed in 1981 during the NWOBHM movement, their sound was more melodic and polished After signing to EMI (Parlophone) in 1984 Tobruk went on a club tour before playing some dates with Diamond Head. They also toured the UK supporting UFO.
They then ventured to Philadelphia to start recording their debut album, also titled 'Wild On The Run" [(Parlophone / EMI) 1985]. Lance Quinn from Lita Ford and Bon Jovi-fame co-produced the album with the band. The album was released in May 1985 and tours followed supporting UFO, Tokyo Blade and Manowar.
A second album was released through FM Revolver, called 'Pleasure + Pain'.
Then singer Tony Martin, joined but nothing came of it and the band split for good. Martin went on to join Black Sabbath. Tobruk guitarist Nigel Evans spent some time touring with Shy.