Originally described as part of the new wave of British heavy metal, PRAYING MANTIS pursued a musical direction more AOR/melodic rock-sounding than their contemporaries Iron Maiden and Saxon.

Praying Mantis formed formed in 1973 by the Troy brothers, Tino and Chris whilst they were at college in London. The band has had an ever evolving line-up with the brothers always the core constant.

The band maintained a strong fan base in UK, Europe and Japan, and when the Troys temporarily reformed Praying Mantis for a NWOBHM nostalgia tour in 1990 several live shows were recorded for release.

Andy Burgess officially joined Praying Mantis in 2007, taking on the role of guitarist. One of Burgess's most notable contributions to Praying Mantis was his role in the band's renowned dual guitar harmonies. These harmonies had long been a signature element of Praying Mantis' sound, and Burgess embraced this tradition while infusing it with his unique touch. In 2011, the Metalmorphosis 30th Anniversary EP was released. It includes 10 re-recorded classic Praying Mantis tracks by the 2011 band line-up.

In 2015, Legacy album marked a move forward which was followed by Gravity (2018), Katharsis (2022) and Defiance (2024).

2026 saw the release of "Praying Mantis: The official Bootleg Box Set Volume 1 - Live in Japan” 4 CD Box Set. With more live and studio material set to be released the future looks very bright for the Troy brothers.