Down on Hands and Knees was recorded in the 1980's. Joe Boldizar of Retro City Studio Philadelphia mixed and mastered the album in 2016. Album Art Work Boris Hudak Steven Cermanski Lead and Backing Vocals Ira Sherman All Guitars and Backing Vocals John Bateman Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Michael Natalini Drums Tom Tate Drums Martin A. Witiak Keys on You Hurt Me and I Think We're Alone Now Michael Natalini would like to thank... Rita Natalini, Ricky Reyes and everyone at 7drums, Xcel Drumsticks, The Trammps, Teeze/Roughhouse, Nat Attack, Dog Bite Money, Edge Signs & Graphics, John (The Rock) Bateman, Sal Carcarey (S&S)(L&J), Kenny Pfanders, Buddy Rexroth, Kevin Rexroth, Pete Madison, Ron Mahaffey, Lyons Den Music, all our friends and fans that have supported us throughout the years. Ira Sherman would like to thank... my mom Anna, Orville Gibson & Leo Clarence Fender, Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Glenn Hughes and John Dragonetti. Steven Cermanski would like to thank my Mom(Forever With You),Dad, my Wife Lisa, Children Matt, Jessica, Mark and my Brother Edward Cermanski. MANTIS would like to thank, all our family and friends for their support Special Thanks to Charles "Buddy" Rexroth, Stephanie Stern Buchler, Charles Colletti, Shaun Cannon, Joe Boldizar, Chris Cachela Chaplin's, The Trocadero Theatre. Michael Natalini is endorsed by 7drums and Xcel drumsticks MANTIS became the brainchild of songwriters Steven Cermanski and Ira Sherman in 1979. Forging ahead,they recruited musicians that would put forth their musical expressions. The original line up had Tewha Yang on Drums and Martin Wtiak on Keys and Vocals. Witiak also contributed to the bands song writing. Tewha Yang left the band after only a year and was replaced by long time friend to Steven Cermanski-Jimmy Elia. 1981 both drummer and original member Martin Witiak left the group. Witiak could not be replaced , so Mantis decided to stay a 4 piece. The bands most popular line up consisted of Steven Cermanski on lead vocals, Ira Sherman Guitar and vocals, John Bateman Bass and vocals and Drummer Michael Natalini and vocals. Mantis recorded their first 45rpm which was released by DDA records out of Norristown. The single"Forever With You" is a beautiful ballad that combines lyrical content into strong harmonies within a flowing rhythm. B-side, "Love From the Heart" is a hard, driving tune with intricate guitar work and pulsating Bass and Drums. The band combines the hard "British Rock" sound of the seventies with the new brash style of the eighties "Heavy Metal". The band toured the east coast from 1982-1985 gaining a legion of fans. In 1985 Natalini would be recruited to drum with Teeze/Roughhouse. 1988 Roughhouse was signed by Tommy Mottola for CBS records and the album was produced by Max Norman. 1985 MANTIS split up. MANTIS reformed with drummer Tom Tate in 1991-1992 touring and recording. In 2016 MANTIS reformed with Micheal Natalini, Steven Cermanski ,Ira Sherman and Chris Moran MANTIS is currently touring doing shows with Anvil,Faster Pussycat, Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino of Angel,Janet Gardner/Vixen and UDO/Accept Current line up Steven Cermanski Vocals -Ira Sherman Bass and Vocals - Michael Natalini Drums -Chris Moran Guitar- Charles "Buddy" Rexroth Stage Manager Past members- Johnny "Rock" Bateman Bass and Vocals 1979 -1992 Martin A. Witak Keys and Vocals 1979 -1981 Jimmy Elia (RIP) Drums 1980-1981 Mike "Nat' Natalini Drums 1982-1984 Chris "Tubes" Mcdermot Bass and Vocals 1991 Jon Tangradi Drums Tom Tate Drums 1991-1992 Stage Manager Charles "Buddy" Rexroth Managers Stephanie Stern 1978-1984 Chuck Colletti 1982-1984.