If ever a Nwobhm deserved success it was Praying Mantis. This is good but love their debut lp 'Time tells no lies' the most, if i had a dollar for every time ive played that masterpiece in the last 35 years!
I can't really decide which version I like better - this raw one or the cleaner one from Metal 4 Muthas compilation. One thing is for sure - Captured City is one of the best NWOBHM songs. Thanks for posting this whole single, man.
I first knew this wondeful classic in 1983, because of Metal For Muthas. 40 years later, I still love all those songs, and this complete list of videos. Superb British Metal!
I always listen to both equally, they both have their own characteristics and I love them. I love how quiet this one gets in the build up at 3:52 and I love the distortion on the metal for muthas one.
I'm 23 and hearing this for the first time. I'd like to join you in your praise of mentioned parties, for I would never have heard my new favourite band without them.
Sinto saudades quando o Rock era coisa de rebelde, hoje em dia é cheio de gravatinhas e riquinhos da industria da musica com direitos autorais e outras palhaçadas.
I remember the start of the NWOBHM very well and Praying Mantis were right at the forefront of the revolution. They were one of bands tipped for big things along with Maiden, Saxon etc.
first saw this in a secondhand record shop in 1980 and bought the 12" EP - was on clear vinyl I think ?- sounds like that, maybe was the original recording and Muthas was remixed/rerecorded Lost all my vinyl after being hospitalised due to motorbike accident in 1986 and this and Freebird (Skynyrd) clear vinyl were my biggest losses!
If You see me looking If you see my eyes If you visions of a city Is capture in the skies Makes you strong and weary Sounds but a cry Monumental prisión cells Searching through the skies Captured city! City in the skies! Captured city! City in the skies! Torment is their pleasure Creeping up at you Such a zero life of hell Exept those very few Looking to their life with you Looking to solve the war Find the golden key To open up the door Captured city! City in the skies! Captured city! City in the skies! Solo de guitarra. Questions they can't answer Even whath you see Minus this real cliché Show for you and me Dawn lights another day And day tills muy eyes Visions of a city Is captured in the skies Captured city! City in the skies! Captured city! City in the skies!
From wikipedia I see "In 1979, Campbell formed the heavy metal band, Persian Risk, playing on their 7" singles, "Calling For You" (1981) and "Ridin' High" (1983)." so at what time did he auditioned for Praying Mantis? At 1979?
pure heavy metal from magic nwobhm band praying mantis. love the cover of the single this is from too. no frills just pure metal. nice groovy riff too. #nwobhmforever
I was around 'back in the day' listening to rock music. When the NWOBHM first started two bands were really tipped to reach the top. They were Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis.
Bad contract, bad management, waiting to long to release the album, waiting to long to get a lead singer, as Tino admits today... I don't actually agree with the last point (although this was a condition under which one good manager would agree to take care of the band): Bernie Shaw is a monster, but Troys' and Steve's vocals didn't lack anything either. Wishbone Ash also never had a lead singer (maybe apart from Tony Kishman in 1996) and they still became huge. More astonishing is for me why Praying Mantis didn't became huge in the 90's, especially with Tony O'Hora, or even more in 2003, when they released their opus magnum, the masterpiece called "The Journey Goes On". Oh, I know: between 2001 and 2005 they didn't give a single concert...
Some of these NWOBHM bands/songs just exist at this crazy nexus of different styles/genres. This song is just so peculiar and unique, I love it.
Like, what's with breaking into a waltz halfway through? Love it.
That opening solo is pure MAGIC.
You can totally hear the Thin Lizzy inspiration in this one!
Omg yeah!! Ugh Phil died on my birthday 😢 love the guy
It's more Wishbone Ash if you ask me.
Both great bands!!!! make that three great bands!!!!
If ever a Nwobhm deserved success it was Praying Mantis. This is good but love their debut lp 'Time tells no lies' the most, if i had a dollar for every time ive played that masterpiece in the last 35 years!
Dang this is sick! Can't believe I've never heard it before. I have their "Time Tells No Lies" as one of my most prized pieces in my vinyl collection.
4:45 goosebumps! This is so cool❤ 80s classic British heavy metal, simply beautiful!
This was like a new world when I was 13.
Happy days.
plattenandy du alte Kartoffel
I can't really decide which version I like better - this raw one or the cleaner one from Metal 4 Muthas compilation. One thing is for sure - Captured City is one of the best NWOBHM songs. Thanks for posting this whole single, man.
It does.
I first knew this wondeful classic in 1983, because of Metal For Muthas. 40 years later, I still love all those songs, and this complete list of videos. Superb British Metal!
I always listen to both equally, they both have their own characteristics and I love them. I love how quiet this one gets in the build up at 3:52 and I love the distortion on the metal for muthas one.
They had 60% of Iron Maiden at one point! Anyhow, amazing song with tons of melodies utilizing thirds everywhere. Brings me back!
Best Melodic Heavy Metal song of all time.
Excellent composition 😎 🎧 🎼 🎤 🎸 🎵 💓 🎶 💗 👍
That, my friends, is ROCK'N"ROLL!
I really enjoy the vinyl-dirty sound of this version, almost 10 years from the 1st time I heard it and I still feel excitement...damn!
Hell yeah, Metal Church still makes me want to headbang all night!
fantastic and from 3.21 it just builds up.
This is a song with a very good co-operation of vocals upon the guitars . Perfect match.
Buenos recuerdos de mi juventud con esta canción
What a amazing song.
This raw production sounds like the debut of Tygers of Pan Tang - Wild Cat
Just remembered..... I still have this single. This is even better on a good record deck, playing it now !
Hi, do you still have this single? and would you like to sell it, thanks
I love the "itching" sound after the fourth minute, which comes from the vinyl!
I love this ..... pure NWOBHM....thanks for sharing!\m/
If I ever had access to a time machine, I'd go back in time to give my younger self a mixtape with NWOBHM. This song would be in it.
I would rather just go and see all the 80s concerts
What a kick ass cover. Hand tangled in barb wire.
I'm 23 and hearing this for the first time. I'd like to join you in your praise of mentioned parties, for I would never have heard my new favourite band without them.
Great track -- thanks for posting!
4:38 blew my head away
was saying the same
NWOBHM was the best metal scene ever
Sinto saudades quando o Rock era coisa de rebelde, hoje em dia é cheio de gravatinhas e riquinhos da industria da musica com direitos autorais e outras palhaçadas.
Wonderful
I remember the start of the NWOBHM very well and Praying Mantis were right at the forefront of the revolution. They were one of bands tipped for big things along with Maiden, Saxon etc.
You're so lucky to have been there when it was happening. I can only imagine how exciting it must have been.
@@hmpz36911 As a teenage rock fan it was great....all those new bands at the same time!
Hidden gem for sure!
This one that was the best version, no question about it in my opinion
Kind of Blue Oyster Cult vibe Somehow. Cool band.
I got that too. Guess we're the only ones.
@@chrisbenson3322 odd thing...seems pretty obvious..😆
That just makes me love the song even more! BÖC for life!!
Damn I wish they had this version on Spotify, one of my favorite songs
Mutha fn amazing- start to fin😁👍🏼
Metal for Muthas! brought me here!
Nice Track !
first saw this in a secondhand record shop in 1980 and bought the 12" EP - was on clear vinyl I think ?- sounds like that, maybe was the original recording and Muthas was remixed/rerecorded
Lost all my vinyl after being hospitalised due to motorbike accident in 1986 and this and Freebird (Skynyrd) clear vinyl were my biggest losses!
Tino Troy Guitar, Vocals
Chris Troy Bass, Vocals
Pete Moore Guitar, Vocals
Chris Hudson Drums
LMAO..I really struggle to remember many bands I saw during the day :) but this 1 is a classic from the time
Solid heavy rockin song in the 70s
Thank you!
Great Song!
If You see me looking
If you see my eyes
If you visions of a city
Is capture in the skies
Makes you strong and weary
Sounds but a cry
Monumental prisión cells
Searching through the skies
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Torment is their pleasure
Creeping up at you
Such a zero life of hell
Exept those very few
Looking to their life with you
Looking to solve the war
Find the golden key
To open up the door
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Solo de guitarra.
Questions they can't answer
Even whath you see
Minus this real cliché
Show for you and me
Dawn lights another day
And day tills muy eyes
Visions of a city
Is captured in the skies
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Captured city!
City in the skies!
Is anyone aware that Phil Campbell auditioned with PM. He was offered the job too. Didn't go back and the rest is history.
didn't have idea!!!! Thanks!!!
From wikipedia I see "In 1979, Campbell formed the heavy metal band, Persian Risk, playing on their 7" singles, "Calling For You" (1981) and "Ridin' High" (1983)." so at what time did he auditioned for Praying Mantis? At 1979?
que buna banda !
pure heavy metal from magic nwobhm band praying mantis. love the cover of the single this is from too. no frills just pure metal. nice groovy riff too. #nwobhmforever
So underrated...
magnific. 👌
METAL!!! METAL!!! METAL!!!
Why the hell wasn't this band huge????
Unstable lineup maybe
I was around 'back in the day' listening to rock music. When the NWOBHM first started two bands were really tipped to reach the top. They were Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis.
Bad contract, bad management, waiting to long to release the album, waiting to long to get a lead singer, as Tino admits today... I don't actually agree with the last point (although this was a condition under which one good manager would agree to take care of the band): Bernie Shaw is a monster, but Troys' and Steve's vocals didn't lack anything either. Wishbone Ash also never had a lead singer (maybe apart from Tony Kishman in 1996) and they still became huge.
More astonishing is for me why Praying Mantis didn't became huge in the 90's, especially with Tony O'Hora, or even more in 2003, when they released their opus magnum, the masterpiece called "The Journey Goes On". Oh, I know: between 2001 and 2005 they didn't give a single concert...
I prefer this version. Is the whole EP available anyewhere?
@ss14thpanzer yes it was rerecorded....because it hears a little differnet...
They were stupid to not put this on an album
This version smokes the one on Metal for Muthas
Thin lizzy + iron maiden
12/2023 BR🍁
A todo volumen gonorrea
Nice scratch version! The Metal for Muthas version is a lot cleaner.
Que hijueputa tema!
You have forgotten Vicious Rumors !!!!!
@pconley22 two words Iron Maiden
It take black belt to make this sound
Hubieron bandas mejores q los Iron Maiden, pero no tuvieron la misma suerte de ser tan populares en este país, q estaba atrasado en la música
Good song! Check it out!
/x/ sent me
This is nwobhm!!!!!
t.r.h.r.h.m
Excellent...!