Praying Mantis is a British rock band formed in 1974. The band began as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, but over time shifted its focus to melodic hard rock and AOR aimed at a mass audience. Praying Mantis released several albums, including "Time Tells No Lies" which is considered their classic. The band performed at major festivals and shared the stage with legends like Iron Maiden and Saxon . Their contribution to the development of melodic hard rock and classic metal remains significant to the genre.

• Genres: Классика метала
• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English