QUIESCENT MANTIS To Release Debut Album July 19 2024

Quiescent Mantis, from Tennessee, USA, a hard-hitting progressive thrash metal trio with a history as intriguing as their music, is thrilled to announce the release of their new video single, “Primal Form of Aggression”, from their debut album “Here Comes The Swarm” produced by Yanic Bercier (Quo Vadis, Gone In April) at WaveTransform Recording Studio and due out on July 19th on Exitus Stratagem Records. With its aggressive riffs, relentless rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics inspired by science fiction and real-life experiences, the album delivers manic whiplash.

“This is our very first album and we titled ‘Here Comes The Swarm’. It truly shows not only how we come together as musicians but as story tellers. This album is all the best elements of thrash metal and science fiction horror movies put into one single package. Here comes the swarm is the sound we created to release the swarm to the world.” – Quiescent Mantis

Quiescent Mantis, comprised of former scientists Chris Trainor, Jordan McKenzie, and Johnny Mejia, emerged from an extraordinary origin story. While employed at Sub-atomic Weight Of Acceleration Research Mechanics (S.W.A.R.M.), the trio inadvertently opened a doorway to the mantis homeworld during a particle collision experiment.

Exposed to mind-altering pheromones, they transformed their scientific acumen into musical prowess, resulting in the formation of the band during the COVID-19 lockdown. Their unique blend of old-school and new-school metal techniques, combined with a deep love for science fiction, has set them apart in the metal scene. They are recommended for fans of Orbit Culture, Power Trip, Havok, and Pantera.

Tracklist:
1. Open The Gates – 3:40
2. Here Comes The Swarm – 3:22
3. Apex Predator – 3:19
4. P.R.E.Y. – 4:06
5. Shake The Cage – 5:10
6. Breed. Feed Repeat – 3:30
7. Primal Form of Aggression – 3:52
8. Killer Bee, Killed – 2:34
9. Fight! – 3:32
10. This Is The End! – 2:38

Credits:
All songs performed and written by Jordan Mckenzie (vocals/bass), Chris Trainor(Guitar) Johnny Mejia (drums)
Produced by Yanic Bercier
Mixed by Yanic Bercier Master by Tony Lindgren
Album art work by Caesar Eidrian
The album artwork is a look into the hive and the queen mantis and what she has done to the humans taken back to the hive welcoming (if you can call it that) to the swarm
Label: Exitus Stratagem Records

Lineup:
Jordan Mckenzie (Vocals and Bass)
Chris Trainor (Guitar and backup Vocals)
Johnny Mejia (Drums)

Tour Dates:
June 29 – Knoxville, TN – The Old City Performing Arts Center – Knoxville Hardcore Fest
July 19 – Knoxville, TN – Brickyard Bar (Album Release Party) w/ Summoner’s Circle, Belfast 6 Pack, We Lye Cold, Seven Year Sideshow
Aug 24 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest
Sept 14 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord Stage – Mosh Out Of Darkness
Oct 5 – Jackson, TN – Metal Devastation Fest

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