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Iconic noughties band announce they’re reuniting 19 years after final gig – as fans rave ‘this is bigger than Oasis’
The frontman confirmed the news to the delight of fans who are comparing it to the Oasis reunion
NOUGHTIES rockers are rejoicing after a reunion “bigger than Oasis for them” was confirmed.
Frank Turner has announced that his band Million Dead will be reuniting next year for a string of shows 20 years after they split.
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The London band - completed by Julia Ruzicka, Tom Fowler and Ben Dawson – haven’t performed together since 2005, a year after founding member Cameron Dean left the group.
But apparently, according to Frank, all it took was a pint to get the band back together.
Making the announcement on Instagram, he said: “In September 2005, the band Million Dead came to an end after playing their last show in Southampton.
“In March 2024, we all met up for a beer and realised we couldn’t really remember why we broke up.”
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“So in 2025, to mark our 20th anniversary, all five members are going to be coming back together to play a handful of shows,” he added.
“We’re pretty excited, we hope you are too. See you next year.”
The band initially broke up stating the illusive reason of “irreconcilable differences within the band”, adding it was “impossible” for them to move forward as a group and they would “rather leave a good-looking corpse”.
Frank remains a popular musician, launching his own successful solo career, but now all five members of the group will be taking to the stage once more next year.
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Dates are still yet to be announced, but it’s still enough for fans to get excited.
“This is bigger than Oasis” one fan declared.
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Another added: “Never thought we'd see the day. Get your claws ready everybody.”
“I couldn't get tickets to the last gig in 2005. I'm not missing this. When are tickets available?” begged another.
Others prayed that the shows would be extended beyond the UK to international cities, with one writing: “OMFG... please Italy!!!” while others stated: “Please tell us there are going to be US shows?!?”
“need to get some merch out youll make a fortune off of me” joked another.
During their time as a band, Million Dead became indie label darlings, releasing albums A Song To Ruin in 2003, followed by 2005’s Harmony No Harmony before they broke up.
Turner has gone on to release nine albums solo, with his latest efforts peaking at number three in the UK charts.
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