Genre(s):
Death Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Gore
Origin:
United States of America (Orlando, Florida)
Formed In:
1983
Status:
Changed Name
Last Known Line-Up:
Charles "Evil Chuck" Schuldiner - Guitar, occasional vocals (R.I.P. - December 13th, 2001, brain stem cancer) (Death, Control Denied, Voodoocult)
Rick "Rozz" DeLillo - Guitar (Massacre (US), Thatcher)
Kam Lee - Drums, Vocals (Massacre (US), Abhorred Existence, Denial Fiend, HatePlow, Skincrawler, Death, Broken Gravestones, Bone Gnawer)
Additional Notes:
Mantas changed their name to Death in late 1984. They had only one bass player, Dave Tett, who only played on the Emotional rehearsal. They remained bassless until they changed their name to Death. Not to be confused with 2 bands from California (pre-Eliminator) & United Kingdom.
Discography:
Mantas - Rehearsal #1 (Emotional) [demo] - 1984
Mantas - Rehearsal #2 [demo] - 1984
Mantas - Rehearsal #3 [demo] - 1984
Mantas - Live Tape #1 [demo] - 1984
Mantas - Death By Metal [demo] - 1984
Mantas - Death By Metal [best of/compilation] - 2012
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