PRAYING MANTIS Vocalist
Mike Freeland And Drummer
Gary Mackenzie Leave Band
Melodic rockers
PRAYING MANTIS have parted ways with singer
Mike Freeland and drummer
Gary Mackenzie. Mike Freeland states: "To all my friends and amazing fans, It is with great sadness that I have to tell you all that I am no longer a member of
Praying Mantis. Please know that this was not my decision. On a more positive note, I've had the most incredible seven years; I have been to some truly amazing places and met some fantastic people, (you guys!!). I can't thank you all enough for your support and for the great times. Keep the faith!"
Says
Praying Mantis:
"Praying Mantis would like to thank Mike, our longest standing vocalist, for 7 superb years and 2 great albums. We would like wish him all the best with MORE and any other future ventures..."
Gary Mackenzie has posted the following: "Following on from Mike Freeland's post, which many of you have seen, I am very sad to report that I am also on the list of ex-Praying Mantis members. This was NOT of my choosing. I will miss many aspects of being in the band, but one of the things I'm most sad about is the fact that I won't get to say goodbye in person to the many, many terrific fans I've met around the world - so many of you have shown such amazing support, enthusiasm, commitment and affection for the band and for me, and I am truly grateful to have met and played for you all. Stay lucky, and keep the faith."
Updates to follow.