Maccabees first formed under the name Dissident Prophet in 1994, out of the ashes of a number of bands in Birmingham.
It wasn't until early 2001 that Maccabees formed properly, when members Andy and Tom assembled a new band and started gigging around Birmingham.
Interest in the band arose in 2003, when they dropped their first album 21st Century Spin to critical acclaim.
Maccabees are:
Andy Jennings: Vocals, Guitar
Tom R: Guitars
Mel Jennings: BGVs, Keys
Robbie Maxwell: Drums & Percussion
Collin Burton: Bass
