THE BEAST

L-R - Jordan Mckenzie (Vocals/Bass), Chris Trainor (Guitar), Johnny Mejia (Drums)

Photo Credits: Josh Martin (ProMotion LLC)

Tennessee thrashers Quiescent Mantis are unleashing their latest video capturing their primal fury live with the track "This is The End". The video is from the band's "Here Comes The Swarm" hometown album release show at the Karns community center on July 19th, 2024 in Knoxville, TN. Watch the video literally to the end to view their destructive madness!

Watch and listen to the video via its premiere on MetalAddicts HERE .

Quiescent Mantis' debut album “Here Comes The Swarm” was produced by Yanic Bercier (Quo Vadis, Gone In April) at WaveTransform Recording Studio and unleashed this past July on Exitus Stratagem Records. The genre-defying release blends elements of hardcore, thrash, death, and metalcore into a whirlwind of relentless aggression.

Formed during the tumultuous times of the COVID-19 lockdown, Quiescent Mantis emerged from the fusion of former scientists Chris Trainor, Jordan McKenzie, and Johnny Mejia. Previously employed by the enigmatic Sub-atomic Weight Of Acceleration Research Mechanics (S.W.A.R.M.), the trio embarked on a musical journey after inadvertently opening a doorway to the mantis homeworld during a particle collision experiment, exposing themselves to a mind-altering pheromone. Thus, the Chapter 1 demo was born in 2021.

Inspired by a love for old science fiction movies and thrash metal, Quiescent Mantis presents a unique, aggressive, groovy, heavy, and relentless sound that blends old-school metal techniques with new-school innovations. The band aims to provide listeners with a groundbreaking experience, combining elements of classic and contemporary metal in a manner never before heard. They are recommended for fans of Orbit Culture, Havok, and Power Trip.

“With this album, it truly shows not only how we come together as musicians but as storytellers. 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.”

Album order for “Here Comes The Swarm” are available at https://www.exsrmusic.com/ store/p/pre-sale-quiescent- mantis-here-come-the-swarm ​

Music Video - “Primal Form of Aggression” -

Digital (Spotify) - https://linktr.ee/ QuiescentMantis ​

Show Dates:​
Nov 2- Knoxville, TN - 'Fall Recovery Bike Rally' at Bootlegger Harley-Davidson Stage

Track Listing:
​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
Album Length: 35:48

Quiescent Mantis is:
Chris Trainor - Guitarist / Backup Vocals
Jordan Mckenzie - Bass and Vocals
Johnny Mejia - Drums

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/QuiescentMantis | Instagram.com/quiescent_mantis