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Praying Mantis Reveal New Lineup
07/09/2013
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(Classic Rock) Praying Mantis have revealed their new lineup after firing vocalist Mike Freeland and drummer Gary Mackenzie, as Classic Rock reported yesterday.

Dutch singer John 'Jaycee' Cuijpers will front the band from now on, with countryman Hans in't Zandt behind the drumkit. The lineup is rounded out with guitarist Tino Troy, bassist Chris Troy and guitarist Andy Burgess.

The band say in a statement: "John and Hans are seasoned professional musicians, with 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." more on this story

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