Artist description Tall, dark, and handsome...smashing guys really.

Music Style Experimental/Post Rock

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Joy Division, Pulp, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Smiths, Cabaret Voltaire, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Suicide

Similar Artists Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Echo and the Bunnymen, Cabaret Voltaire, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Suicide, Trans Am, Tortoise, Mouse on Mars, Add N to (X), To Rococo Rot, Kreidler

Artist History The Blue Mantis came into being as a sampling/loop based computer band. After two independently released albums, the band (at the time just Matt) became bored with using computers to make music. At this point, Chris joined the band and The Blue Mantis headed into the studio, instruments in hand, to record a long awaited third album. Weeks became months and over 100 songs were recorded. Many of these songs were released in a series of three albums (Vitiate, The Ninth House, and Beau Ideal) Matt then moved to New York City and continued recording by himself using the Blue Mantis name. Songs recorded in late 2001 in New York have just been released on an 11 song EP entitled Goldbrick. The Blue Mantis' next full length LP is due in the near future. Chris continues to record and play as a member of The Catch in Raleigh, NC. If you are interested in seeing videos for songs by The Blue Mantis, contact the band at: BlueMantis@aol.com Please provide contact information, specify format and arrange for payment. VHS - $10 DVD - $15

Group Members Matthew Tyson (Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Vocals, Baritone Guitar) Chris Butzke (Bass Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Guitar, Vocals)

Albums The Blue Mantis, Sea of Space and Time, Humanity, Vitiate, The Ninth House, Beau Ideal, Goldbrick

Location New York, New York - USA

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