The band consists of brothers Mensah (vocals/guitar) and Kwame Hart (bass), Mark Lenihan (guitar) and Marcus Harris (drums/backing vocals).

From there The Thirst continued to constantly gig all around London, which created a strong fanbase and more public awareness.

[14] After performing at The Oak in Burntwood, Staffordshire on 21 November 2009, The Thirst, their manager and their sound engineer were arrested by armed police.

Half a day later, all parties were released without charge and were notified that CCTV operators had flagged them under suspicion of firearms possession.

[15][16] Several months after the incident, the Staffordshire police finally agreed to destroy the DNA evidence acquired in the undeserved confinement of The Thirst and crew.