King James (band)

King James is a heavy metal supergroup formed in 1993 with guitarist Rex Carroll (Whitecross) and frontman Jimi Bennett (Sacred Fire). Some time later, they recruited Tim Gaines and Robert Sweet of Stryper, and released their first album in 1994. The band supported the album with a tour without Gaines, who declined to join after the recording. Sweet toured with the band into 1996, but did not participate in their second release.^[1] Carroll and Bennett remained together and released a second album, The Fall, in 1997.

King James
Carroll and Bennett performing in 2013.
Background information
Genres	Heavy metal
Years active	1993–1997, 2012–present
Members	Rex Carroll Jimi Bennett Benny Ramos Michael Feighan
Past members	Tim Gaines Robert Sweet
Website	kingjamesband.com

Jimi Bennett performing in Elements of Rock in Switzerland 2013.

At that time there was talk of another King James release, but Whitecross regrouped, and Jimi joined former Petra drummer Louie Weaver to form Viktor. Both groups have released new CDs as of 2006. After fulfilling those obligations, the band regrouped and released MaXimus in June 2013.

Members

• Rex Carroll – guitar
• Jimi Bennett – vocals
• Benny Ramos – bass guitar
• Michael Feighan – drums

Former members

• Tim Gaines – bass guitar
• Robert Sweet – drums
• Ean Evans - bass guitar

Discography

• 1993: Three-song demo
• 1994: King James (Star Song / EMI)
• 1997: The Fall (Viva Europe)
• 2013: MaXimus (Madison Line Records)