Now we have more PRAYING MANTIS, this time with the impressive “Captured Alive In Tokyo City” in its rare 2-CD limited edition. The recording was captured at Club Citta Kawasaki, Japan, on November 11th & 12th, 1995.
The personnel featured of course PRAYING MANTIS founding members Chris & Tino Troy, and ex Iron Maiden Dennis Stratton on guitar / Clive Burr on drums, and the mighty Gary Barden on vocals. This line-up simply rocks!
The album originally was released in Japan only, in a single disc featuring selections from both shows, and this Limited Edition on 2-CD featuring the complete 20-song setlist!
“Captured Alive In Tokyo City” was later released in UK and reissued in Japan, but unfortunately the single disc version – this is the only 2-CD release available, with used copies being sold for over $ 400.
This is awesome classic melodic metal with great songs and some terrific performances from all involved. In a particular good form we find Gary Barden, whose rough voice and unique style contrast beautifully with the clean and well sung backing vocals provided by Stratton and the Troy’s.
Disc I
01 – Victory
02 – A Cry For The New World
03 – Can’t See The Angels
04 – Bring On The Night
05 – Only The Children Cry
06 – To The Power Of Ten
07 – The Horn
08 – Dream On
09 – Welcome To My Hollywood
10 – Turn The Tables
11 – Children Of The Earth
Disc II
01 – Angry Man
02 – Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark
03 – Cheated
04 – Letting Go
05 – Lovers To The Grave
06 – Flirting With Suicide
07 – Rise Up Again
08 – Armed And Ready
09 – Captured City
Lead Vocals – Gary Barden
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Dennis Stratton, Tino Troy
Bass, Backing Vocals – Chris Troy
Drums – Clive Burr
Keyboards [Guest] – Michael Scherchen