The Band
18 juni 2008, the day Robin van Thuijl (bassplayer/vocalist) contacted Rik Haanen (guitarist). Robin wanted to create a band in the same style like Danko Jones, Ac/Dc, Kiss, Motörhead. Rik liked the idea and contacted Aaran Meusen (drummer).
The three guys started to write their own songs right away. They came up with the name “Black Mantis”. A few shows passed by and during November 2008 Robin made contact with Erwin Jongenelen (guitarist) to join them.
During the dark days of Januari 2009 the four guys took some time to record an EP. This EP was later on known as “One-Night Stand” and was released on March 16th 2009! This EP contained 5 songs which have been written first.
After a year of rock, Rik decided to quit Black Mantis. The band stayed as a three-piece band ever since. They rock, they explode and all of this goes HARD and LOUD!
Black Mantis:
The three guys started to write their own songs right away. They came up with the name “Black Mantis”. A few shows passed by and during November 2008 Robin made contact with Erwin Jongenelen (guitarist) to join them.
During the dark days of Januari 2009 the four guys took some time to record an EP. This EP was later on known as “One-Night Stand” and was released on March 16th 2009! This EP contained 5 songs which have been written first.
After a year of rock, Rik decided to quit Black Mantis. The band stayed as a three-piece band ever since. They rock, they explode and all of this goes HARD and LOUD!
Black Mantis:
- Robin of Thuijl - Vocals/Bass
- Aaran Meusen - Drums
- Erwin Jongenelen - Guitar
Band Members
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