Manticora is a Danish heavy metal band from

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formed in 1996 by Lars and Kristian Larsen. Their current label is

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. Their lyrical content typically consists of literature, fantasy, and science fiction. Although they are considered to be a progressive

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band, they do have an essence of a

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influence. Their newest album, ''To Live to Kill to Live'', was released on 28 August 2020 via ViciSolum Productions.

Band members

* Lars F. Larsen – vocals (1996–present) * Kristian Larsen – guitar (1996–present) * Kasper Gram – bass (2001–2013, 2019–present) * Stefan Johansson – guitar (2014–present) *

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– drums (2017–present)

Former members

* Mads Volf – drums (1996–2016) * Rene Nielsen – bass (1996–2001) * Flemming Schultz – guitar (1998–2001) * Jeppe Eg Jensen – keyboards (1998–2003) * Martin Arendal – guitar (2001–2013) * Sebastian Andersen – bass (2014–2019)

Discography

*''Dead End Solution'' EP (1997) *'' Roots of Eternity'' (1999) *'' Darkness with Tales to Tell'' (2001) *'' Hyperion'' (2002) *''8 Deadly Sins'' (2004) *'' The Black Circus Part 1: Letters'' (2006) *''The Black Circus Part 2: Disclosure'' (2007) *''Safe'' (2010) *''To Kill to Live to Kill'' (2018) *''To Live to Kill to Live'' (2020)

References

External links

Official websiteManticora
on Myspace Danish progressive metal musical groups Danish power metal musical groups Danish heavy metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1996 1996 establishments in Denmark Scarlet Records artists People from Hvidovre Municipality {{Denmark-band-stub