Million Dollar Reload was a hard rock band formed in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 2006.
Conalane, McMurray and guitarist Andrew Mackle were all experienced musicians, playing in various cover bands before deciding to collaborate on writing of original material.
Anthems of a Degeneration was recorded at Manor Park Studios in Northern Ireland, and was produced by Neal Calderwood.
Several high-profile support slots followed, most notably for Alice Cooper and later for English band The Darkness in the Ulster Hall, Belfast.
For a period of time, Conalane was touted in the media as the new singer for US rockers Velvet Revolver after the departure of Scott Weiland.
A decision was made that, given their change in musical style, Million Dollar Reload would benefit from rebranding, to move the project forward.
As of June 2023, Blackwater Conspiracy consists of singer Phil Conalane, guitarist Brian Mallon, bassist Kie McMurray, drummer Fionnbharr O'Hagain and keyboardist Kevy Brennan.
As Million Dollar Reload As Blackwater Conspiracy • Shootin' The Breeze (2017) • Two Tails and The Dirty Truth of Love and Revolution (2020)