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.

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.

After fulfilling those obligations, the band regrouped and released MaXimus in June 2013.