Million Dead are a seminal UK post‑hardcore band from London, originally active
from 2000 to 2005, and having reunited for 2025 festival dates. Formed in late
2000 by Australian guitarist Cameron Dean and bassist Julia Ruzicka, who had
relocated to London, they were joined by Ben Dawson (drums), formerly of
Kneejerk, and Frank Turner (vocals)—also from Kneejerk—finalising the lineup by
early 2001. They recorded their debut demo in 2001 and the following year signed
to Integrity/Xtra Mile, releasing their debut single, “Smiling at Strangers on
Train", in 2003. Their debut album, A...