Dissident Prophet

Dissident Prophet
OriginBirmingham, England
GenreIndie rock
Years active1994–1997, 2001–2006, 2012–2019
LabelMGL Granite Records
Past membersAndy Jennings
Tom Livemore
Simon Smith
John Large
Collin Burton
Dave Odart
Melanie J.
Robbie Maxwell
Tom Rankin
Websitedissidentprophet.bandcamp.com

Dissident Prophet were an apocalyptic indie rock band from Birmingham, England. Formed in 1994, the group was active during three periods: 1994–1997, 2001–2006 and 2012–2019. Between 2001 and 2006, the band performed and recorded under the name Maccabees, distinct from the Brighton indie rock band The Maccabees.

The band's music incorporated Christian and apocalyptic themes.

History

1994–1997

Dissident Prophet formed in Birmingham in 1994. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Andy Jennings, guitarist Tom Livemore, bassist Simon Smith and drummer John Large.

The band became associated with MGL Granite Records, the rock imprint of Birmingham-based MGL.

The band's early singles included "Unconditional Love", "Generation X" and "Hang Him Round Your Neck". "Unconditional Love" and "Generation X" were reviewed by Cross Rhythms.

Their debut studio album, We're Not Grasshoppers, was released during the band's original period of activity.

The group ceased activity in 1997.[citation needed]

2001–2006

The band reformed in 2001, with Jennings and Livemore joined by bassist Collin Burton, drummer Dave Odart and keyboardist and vocalist Melanie J.

In October 2001, the band's song "Man From The Sky" was used in a short animation broadcast by Carlton Television.

During this period, the group adopted the name Maccabees. In a 2003 interview with Cross Rhythms, the musicians discussed the name change and the change in the band's lyrical focus.

The band's second studio album, 21st Century Spin, was released under the Maccabees name in 2003. Jennings, Melanie J. and Burton discussed the religious and social themes of the album in their 2003 Cross Rhythms interview.

Robbie Maxwell subsequently replaced Odart on drums.[citation needed] The band released Modern Man under the Maccabees name in 2005.

The group ceased activity again in 2006.[citation needed]

2012–2019

The group later returned under its original name, Dissident Prophet. The group released the album Weapons of Mass Deception in 2012.

The band released Red Moon Rising in 2015.

Strange Days followed in 2017. Cross Rhythms described Dissident Prophet at the time as a "veteran apocalyptic rock band from Birmingham".

In June 2019, Dissident Prophet released the five-track EP Just Five More Songs.

Discography

Studio albums

We're Not Grasshoppers (1997) 21st Century Spin (as Maccabees, 2003) Modern Man (as Maccabees, 2005) Weapons of Mass Deception (2012) Red Moon Rising (2015) Strange Days (2017)

EPs

EP (Limited Edition) (1995)[citation needed] Striped & Pierced, Vol. 1: Selly Park Sessions (1997)[citation needed] Striped & Pierced, Vol. 2: Thought Ranch Sessions (1999)[citation needed] Striped & Pierced, Vol. 3 (2001)[citation needed] Striped & Pierced, Vol. 4 (2012)[citation needed] Just Five More Songs (2019)

Singles

"Unconditional Love" (1995) "Generation X" (1995)[citation needed] "Hang Him Round Your Neck" (1996)[citation needed]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Hossain, Aleem (1 May 2002). "Dissident Prophet: Five years after disbanding the Midlands mainstream rockers are back". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  2. ↑ "U.K. Company Winchester Launches Music Operation". Billboard. 11 February 1995.
  3. ↑ Cummings, Tony (1 April 1996). "Generation X – Dissident Prophet". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Dissident Prophet Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  5. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (1 July 2003). "Dissident Prophet/Maccabees: Midlands-based rockers talk about their music". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dissident Maccabees: Maccabees finally release '21st Century Spin'". Cross Rhythms. 1 May 2003. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Weapons Of Mass Deception – Dissident Prophet". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  8. ↑ "Strange Days: Apocalyptic rockers Dissident Prophet release new digital album". Cross Rhythms. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Five Song Release". Cross Rhythms. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "Just Five More Songs – Dissident Prophet". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2026.

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