Out of the Fire Comes...

So I've been looking over my old albums and I've picked out two long-dead bands who haven't just vanished.

Million Dead (2001-2005)
With a name plucked from the lyrics of a Refused track, Million Dead's sound resembled more that of Fugazi. Heavy, grungy, angry and British, their second album Harmony No Harmony is the better of the two, in my opinion. Frank Turner's lyrics and singing, often sticking out like a sore thumb, beat down harshly on lifestyles and politics in the UK. It seems so obvious now that he would break off to become a solo artist.

Bread and Circuses - Million Dead
Harmony No Harmony (2005)

Plan B - Million Dead
Harmony No Harmony (2005)

To Whom It May Concern - Million Dead
Harmony No Harmony (2005)

So after this they disbanded, Frank Turner hastily hit the road with his acoustic guitar and his opinions. To date he has three albums, the latest having just happened. You can check him out on his official website.

Heartless Bastard Motherfucker - Frank Turner
Demo (2005)




Llama Farmers (1996-2000)

Formed in 1996 in Greenwich, Llama Farmers were soon supporting the Foo Fighters and Greenday. They got signed to Fierce Panda Records, then Beggars Banquet. Aside from vinyls and EPs, they released two full albums before their disappearence in 2000.

Get The Keys and Go - Llama Farmers
Dead Letter Chorus (1999)

Yellow - Llama Farmers
Dead Letter Chorus (1999)

But they didn't just disappear! After a stint as 'Letters', all four members are now back and active as Bear Hug. "Bear Hug is a band with four people in it, three boys & one girl to be precise. They like to make pop songs with harmonies and wiggly bits."