The Zealots formed in London in the late 1990s with Jake Edwards on vocals and guitar, Anya Petrova on bass, and Tom Reilly on drums. Their debut album 'Incendiary' came out in 2001, followed by records like 'Insurgent' in 2003 and 'Defiant' in 2007. Songs like 'It's Always London In Your Brain' and 'Lazarus' became staples of their catalog.
Their lyrics often dealt with social and political themes, which sometimes led to friction with venues and radio stations. In 2006, Petrova left the band and was replaced by Sophia Khan on bass. Edwards was arrested in 2014 on drug possession charges.
The band kept releasing albums through the 2010s, including 'Renegade' in 2011 and 'Revolution' in 2015. Tracks like 'Medicine Man' and 'Sledge' maintained their blend of punk energy and melodic hooks.
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