Back in 2020, as the UK sank into lockdowns and life turned surreal, something unexpected began brewing in the heart of Manchester. In a dimly lit bedroom, These Dead Machines—emerging from the dissolution of the band Mark of 1000 Evils—started to come alive. Rising from the ashes, the new band channels something bolder, grander, and all-encompassing, setting aside the limitations of their past sound. Now, after years of honing a new musical identity, they present their debut album, Any Minute Now—a statement of intent that refuses to be ignored.