The Benjamin Gate were a South African band composed of:

• Costa Balamatsias - Bassist
• Adrienne Liesching - Vocalist
• Brett Palmer - Drummer (later replaced by Nick Volsteedt)
• Marc "Mac" Pautz - Guitarist
• Chris Poisat - Guitarist
• Nick Volsteedt - Drummer (replaced Brett Palmer; former Mr. South Africa title holder)

The group formed in 1998 following the motor vehicle accident and subsequent death of a mutual friend and fellow musician, Benjamin Herbert. Their name, which was also the name of one of the two entrances into the city of Jerusalem, was chosen as a tribute to him.

The band, along with their manager and co-songwriter Marc "Thux" Theodosiou, left Port Elizabeth and came to the United States in 2001 after David Bach at Forefront Records heard their demo that they had sent to Nashville for mastering. Forefront Records is a Christian Music record label; a Division of EMI Music. ...

The Benjamin Gate released two critically-acclaimed albums, were nominated for four Dove Awards, produced two #1 and one #2 singles, and toured the United States and Europe. The Dove Awards, created in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association to honor the outstanding achievements in contemporary Christian and gospel music, are held annually in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

The group parted ways in 2003. Since then Adrienne has married musician Jeremy Camp, and they have one daughter. Mac and his wife and children have relocated to southern England. The other gentlemen have dispursed though they have continued to play music with various projects. Jeremy Camp is a Christian performer. ...

Trivia

• Their merchandise was easily recognized by their gasmask logo.
• The band was endorsed by Oakley.
• They went on the road twice with supertour Festival con Dios.

Discography

• Contact (2002)
• Untitled (2001)