Marmozets are an English rock band from Bingley, West Yorkshire. Formed in 2007,Leeds Music Scene Marmozets formed in 2007, Leeds Music Scene, 21 March 2015 the band consists of Rebecca "Becca" Bottomley (lead vocals), Jack Bottomley (guitar), and Josh Macintyre (drums). Marmozets signed to Roadrunner Records in October 2013 and released their debut album on 29 September 2014.Freeman, Phil. "Roadrunner Signs Marmozets", Roadrunner Records, 17 October 2013 Their second album, Knowing What You Know Now, came out on 26 January 2018. Following an extended hiatus, the band announced their third album, Co.War.Dice, which was released on 22 May 2026.
Biography Early years, The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets (2007–2016) The two sets of siblings formed the band while at school and have been playing live since 2007, gathering widespread acclaim for their chaotic live shows despite an average age of just 15. The band were originally called The Marmozets, and under this name they released one EP titled Out of My Control in 2009. They soon after altered their name to just Marmozets.
They have shared stages with the likes of Young Guns, Funeral For a Friend, Gallows, Hyro Da Hero, The Used, Four Year Strong and Muse and have appeared at Glastonbury Festival, Download Festival, Reading and Leeds, Rock Werchter, Slam Dunk Festival, 2000trees and Y Not Festival.Brinnand, Emily. "New Band Up North – Number 22: Marmozets", The Guardian, 8 April 2013
They released their EP, Passive Aggressive in 2011 and followed that with Vexed in 2012.Bandcamp "Marmozets on Bandcamp", Bandcamp Gallows' record label Venn Records released Marmozets' first single "Good Days" in 2012.Venn Records "Marmozets" , Venn Records In 2013 the band self-released their second single, "Born Young and Free", before the band signed to Roadrunner Records and released "Move Shake Hide". Both singles received high praise from BBC Radio 1 DJs Zane Lowe, Daniel P Carter and Huw Stephens. The band released the single "Why Do You Hate Me?" on 17 March 2014.Blabbermouth "MARMOZETS Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS", Blabbermouth, 15 October 2013
The band was nominated for Best British Newcomer at the 2013 Kerrang! Awards and were voted Best New UK Band by Big Cheese magazine.Kerrang! "Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2013 – The Nominations" , Kerrang!, 8 May 2013Roadrunner Records "Marmozets // Voted Best New UK Band by Big Cheese Magazine!", Roadrunner Records, 10 December 2013 Along with the singles released in the run up to the album, the band had also performed a few other unreleased tracks live that would feature on their debut album, including "Is It Horrible", "Cover Up" and "Hit the Wave". Marmozets embarked on their first headline UK tour in September 2013.Kerrang! "Marmozets announce UK headline tour dates" , Kerrang!, 25 July 2013
They released their debut album The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets on 29 September 2014. It received critical acclaim, later winning the 2015 Kerrang! Award for Best Album.
In March 2015, it was announced that Marmozets would be supporting Muse on their 2015 UK Psycho Tour.
Knowing What You Know Now and hiatus (2017–2024) Work on the band's second album was delayed when Becca McIntyre was hospitalised after being diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome. McIntyre had to endure several operations and months of recovery before returning to the band.
In January 2017, Sam Macintyre announced via Twitter that the band had completed their second album. The first single from the album, "Play", was released in August 2017 and reached the top of the Kerrang! Rock Chart.Kerrang! issue 1692, October 2017, page 14 The song was also used as one of the official themes of the NXT Takeover special, NXT TakeOver: WarGames.
On 10 October 2017, the band released a second single from the album, "Habits", which debuted on BBC Radio 1 prior to its official digital release. The band also announced details of their new album, titled Knowing What You Know Now, and made it available to pre-order. On 11 December 2017, the band released the third single from their new album, "Major System Error". The album was released on 26 January 2018.
Following the end of the touring cycle for Knowing What You Know Now, the band entered a hiatus. In 2019, bandmates Becca Macintyre and Jack Bottomley welcomed their first child, and announced their marriage in June 2022.
Co.War.Dice (2024–present) In July 2024, Marmozets announced via Instagram that they had signed a record deal with The Nettwerk Music Group and would "see you all soon". On 9 July 2025, the band revealed via their Instagram page that they had completed work on their third album. On 5 November 2025, the band released "A Kiss from a Mother" – the first single from their third album – and announced their first live shows since 2018, which began in December. They also confirmed that bassist Will Bottomley had amicably left the band to pursue other musical endeavours. Two more singles, "You Want the Truth" and "New York", followed before the band announced that their third album – Co.War.Dice. – would be released on 22 May 2026.
On July 3, 2026 they released a standalone single, "Closer to You." Later the same month, the band announced on Instagram that bassist Sam Macintyre had left the band - leaving the band as a three piece.
Musical style Critics have categorised Mamozets' music as math rock, post-hardcore, alternative rock, punk rock and mathcore.
They have cited influences including Big Black, the Dillinger Escape Plan, the Locust, the Chariot, Architects, the Fall of Troy, Underoath, Brace War, Trash Talk, Ceremony and S Club 7. In their 2011 press statement, they described their own sound as "somewhere in between Be Your Own Pet, Blakfish and the Fall of Troy".
Members Current line-up Rebecca "Becca" Bottomley – lead vocals Jack Bottomley – guitar Josh Macintyre – drums, vocals
Previous members Joe Doherty – guitar Will Bottomley – bass, vocals Sam Macintyre – guitar, bass, vocals
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Year Details Peak chartpositions UK The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets Released: 29 September 2014 Label: Roadrunner 25 Knowing What You Know Now Released: 26 January 2018 Label: Roadrunner 23 Co.War.Dice. Released: 22 May 2026 Label: Nettwerk 87
EPs + List of EPsYearDetails Out of My Control Released: 19 August 2009 Label: n/a Passive Aggressive Released: 1 November 2011 Label: n/a Vexed Released: 2 June 2012 Label: n/a Marmozets Released: 4 June 2014 Label: Roadrunner
Singles + List of singlesYearDetails "Good Days" Released: 5 November 2012 Label: Venn 2013 "Born Young and Free" Released: 10 May 2013 Label: n/a "Move Shake Hide" Released: 14 October 2013 Label: Roadrunner2014 "Why Do You Hate Me?" Released: 17 March 2014 Label: Roadrunner "Captivate You" Released: 4 June 2014 Label: Roadrunner2017 "Play" Released: 21 August 2017 Label: Roadrunner "Habits" Released: 11 October 2017 Label: Roadrunner "Major System Error" Released: 11 December 2017 Label: Roadrunner2025 "A Kiss from a Mother" Released: 6 November 2025 "You Want the Truth" Released: 19 December 20252026 "New York" Released: 29 January 2026 "Running with the Sun in Your Eyes" Released: 6 March 2026 "Cut Back" Released: 10 April 2026 "Closer To You" Released: 3 July 2026
References
Marmozets announce new record deal.
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