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THE LINE UP
New Zealand rock band formed in 2023 in Auckland City New Zealand. UK legends Carl Hoggen & Dan Percival are joined by local kiwi artists Paul Ivory & Jake Griffiths to complete the 4 piece line up.
LEAD VOCALS CARL HOGGEN
The UK Legend comes to NZ with his raw vocal talent & songwriting mastery, to bring catchy & feel good tunes to Mantics.
BASS GUITAR JAKE GRIFFITHS
A true Aotearoa legend. Jake's ability to provide phat sounds on the bottom end of the songs is immense!
LEAD GUITAR PAUL IVORY
With previous success in Hangar 18 & SK4, Paul brings his kiwi guitar inspriations to complete an amazing songwriting team.
DRUMS DAN PERCIVAL
The backbone to Mantics, another UK legend on Drums with a constant entourage of fans at every live event.
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RECORDING @ BIGPOP STUDIOS
Mantics have been busy @bigpop studios recording three new songs for release in 2024. Check out the new songs below!!
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DEBUT SINGLE MORE TO LIFE
Little bits of paper on the tableTobacco scattered randomly aroundYou’re trying to think straight but you’re not ableTo work it out
Yet another alcoholic frenzy
The ritual’s the same every time
Never daring to confront the females
Who’d pass you by
Monday morning, When the truth is back againYou chased away All the dreams that you befriend
And everybody talks about it
The wonderful weekend you also had
But no one ever really seems to doubt that
There’s more to life
single OUT NOW!
MY NAN's PARLOUR
Do the petals from your window box
Still dance along your mantel piece
Just like they used to
Cant believe you spent half your life
Living in the same old street
But it’s what you’re used to
Audrey shouts at mum, cause Martin’s broke his gunKids run round & round, oh she’s a martyrPass me my cane, as their dog moves againThis is just another day in my Nan’s parlour
If these walls could talk
I know they’d tell a tale or two
Cause they’ve seen more than me & you
Children born to wars
And friends that have now passed away
Like today
SINGLE OUT NOW!
BLUE SKIES
I was sitting round with nothing to doThinking I’d go make me a brew While I’m able, and I’m not under the table
Running like an ant in a lineFeeling like there’s never the timeI’m Clark Gable, only without a stable
So sick of standing in the rain with youLet’s run away and join a kiwi crewCause there’s plenty of sunshineThat’s how Sam Neil makes nice wine
In my New Zealand blue skies, blue skiesBlue skies, that hurt my eyesAs the time flies, the hurt subsidesI feel a new pride, shining in my eyes
Running like an ant in a lineFeeling like there’s never the timeI’m Clark Gable, only without a stable
So sick of standing in the rain with youLet’s run away and join a kiwi crewCause there’s plenty of sunshineThat’s how Sam Neil makes nice wine
In my New Zealand blue skies, blue skiesBlue skies, that hurt my eyesAs the time flies, the hurt subsidesI feel a new pride, shining in my eyes
NEW SINGLE OUT NOW!
CHAMELEON
In Memory of Mick Hart
You’re a Chameleon, hiding in the sandI see your colours changing, offering your handYou know you can be the light, the neon light that shines on meChanging colours when you’re listening, listening to the call
To the calling out, the calling out, some will fallSome are falling out, some are calling outI want more, more than calling out, more than falling outI want more, I want more, I want moreMore than falling out, more than calling out
I feel like the time has come for all of us, to carry onPast the point of no returns and no regretsI know you can still be the lightThe neon light that shines on meChanging colours when you’re listening, listening to the call
You don’t need to change your colours Chameleon, ChameleonYou don’t need to change your colours Chameleon
CHAMELEON SINGLE RELEASE PARTY
Mantics have been busy at Bigpop Studios again and we are excited to be releasing our next song Chameleon.
To celebrate, join us for our release party on the 4th July 2025! We will be playing lots of new material and a bunch of our favorite songs on the night.
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