May 26th 2025.
Frank Turner, the 43-year-old folk-punk star, recently revealed in an exclusive interview with Metro how a Buffy The Vampire Slayer spinoff played a role in the reunion of his former post hardcore band, Million Dead. The band, consisting of Ben Dawson, Julia Ruzicka, Cameron Dean, Tom Fowler, and Frank himself, split up 20 years ago after their second album Harmony No Harmony and subsequent breakup just months later.
Frank explained that their old guitar tech, who reads the spinoff eBooks, sent a screenshot of a scene where James Marsters' character Spike had to rush back to London for the Million Dead reunion show. This sparked a conversation among the band members, who hadn't been in contact for 19 years. The reunion was officially set in motion.
The interview took place after the launch of the London Grassroots Music Tube Map, a campaign supported by Metro, the Mayor of London, Transport for London, and other organizations. Frank expressed the importance of independent venues, citing the Joiners Arms as a venue where Radiohead, Oasis, and Million Dead all played. He also mentioned that the band had broken up on that stage, making it a significant place for him to reflect on now, 20 years later.
Despite staying friends with drummer Ben and even forming a side project with him in 2012, Frank had not heard from Cameron in decades. However, the Buffy eBook served as the spark they all needed to reconnect. After discovering that they all lived in the UK again, the band had a chat, a pint, and eventually a rehearsal. Frank described the experience as evocative, with many forgotten memories resurfacing.
The Million Dead reunion tour, titled "Million Dead 2025," will take place in December 2025, with dates in Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Bristol, Brighton, and London. However, Frank clarified that the reunion will start and end with this tour, and there are no plans for new music or future tours. He also acknowledged that he had been the one stopping a potential reunion for the longest time, but with his successful solo career, he didn't see the need for it. However, he eventually came around to the idea, as he saw the opportunity to have fun and add to the sum total of human happiness.
The band members all have their own lives and jobs, some with children and families, making it difficult to commit to a full-time reunion. There will also be some changes on stage, with the guitars being tuned down to accommodate Frank's voice, which is no longer 22 years old. But he is excited to incorporate heavier elements into his music and is looking forward to the tour.
He also mentioned that his latest album, FTHC, had heavier elements to it, and he has been striving to incorporate them into his work with his backing band, the Sleeping Souls. He hopes that the fans will enjoy the tour, and he is looking forward to it with a different mindset.
In conclusion, Frank expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to reunite with his former bandmates and hopes that people will enjoy the tour. He also encouraged readers to share their celebrity stories, videos, and pictures with the entertainment team at The Agency.
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