Refused

Deftones add U.S. dates for August, select joint dates with Refused

With an already extensive tour that include stops at Download Festival and Rock Am Ring, Deftones will embark on an August U.S. tour kicking off on August 2 in Bethelem, Pennsylvania, where the Sacramento, California band will continue to support their upcoming eighth album, Gore, which will be released April 8 via Reprise records. Swedish hardcore band Refused will […]

You Can Now Listen To The New Refused Album, ‘Freedom’

It has been over seventeen years since their last full-length album, The Shape Of Punk to Come; but Swedish punk band Refused are finally back with new material. Due out on June 30 via Epitaph, Freedom is produced by Nick Launay (Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs). “It’s not a reunion anymore,” frontman Dennis Lyxzén shares. “This […]

Refused Release New Song “Dawkins Christ” From Comeback Record

Refused are set to release Freedom, their first new record in 17 years, on June 30 via Epitaph Records. The band is currently streaming the third single from the record, “Dawkins Christ” via BBC. Check it out below. From what we’ve heard so far from Freedom, it sounds like Refused are aiming less to make […]

Refused Stream Second ‘Freedom’ Single, “Françafrique”

On June 30, Refused will unleash Freedom, their first new album in nearly two decades. In anticipation, the Swedish four-piece have begun streaming a poignant new track titled “Françafrique.” Though considerably “lighter” than the previously released “Elektra,” the hardcore titans’ latest offering is no less affecting, drawing its power from the vivid imagery of frontman […]

Refused Announce New Album, Share Single, & Launch Pre-Orders

Seventeen years have passed since Refused released new music. To put that into perspective, there are people in the world today who were born since the band’s last album was released who are currently able to legally operate a motor vehicle. In some parts of the world, those same people can legally consume alcohol. They’re […]

Canada’s Amnesia Rockfest Announces 2015 Lineup, Thrice Fans Everywhere Rejoice

Monetebello, Canada’s Amnesia Rockfest has slowly grown into the annual envy of fans of any type of loud music across the globe. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the festival has just announced another typically strong lineup headlined by massive names like Linkin Park, System of a Down, The Offspring and Slayer. But as far […]

From Autumn To Ashes End Their Six-Year Hiatus, Playing First Show in 2015

After taking a previously indefinite break from their career, the Long Island post-hardcore outfit known as From Autumn To Ashes have finally announced their comeback. This reunion will be solidified by their newly-announced appearance at the Amnesia Rockfest with Swedish outfit Refused (among others to be announced), in Montebello, Canada which will run from June […]

Refused Confirm Reunion Festival Shows in Europe and Canada

All the rumblings about a Refused reunion have fans feeling nostalgic, despite the fact that the possibility of a new record is largely unconfirmed. Still, fans in Europe and Canada have some exciting opportunities to look forward to regarding the Swedish punk band, as a string of festival dates for 2015 have recently been announced […]

Possible New Refused Album in the Works?

Within the last few years, even weeks, we’ve seen stirs of life from the genre-defining group Refused. The band got back together and played a few reunion shows and announced that that was it. Then all of a sudden, about two weeks ago, it was made known via Facebook drama, that guitarist Jon Brännström had […]

Refused Guitarist Jon Brännström Says He Was Fired With No Explanation

Earlier today, Refused guitarist Jon Brännström took to Facebook to publicly address fans of the band in regards to his dismissal. The timing or reason for this post seems unprecedented, especially considering the last post on the public page was back in August by vocalist Dennis Lyxzén plugging his new band INVSN. Below you can […]

REVIEW: Stillglow – ‘Wrath’

Artist: Stillglow Album: Wrath Genre: Post-Hardcore Eccentricity is an art in of itself. The process of combining intertwining elements into a cohesive piece of work is a difficult thing, but certainly something post-hardcore act Stillglow strive for. With their new EP Wrath, the band aggressively shoves influence after influence into the listener’s mouth, sometimes making […]

Dennis Lyxzen (Ex Refused) Forms INVSN, Signs To Razor & Tie

Razor & Tie announced today that they have signed Swedish alternative rockers INVSN (pronounced in-vey-zhuh-n). The band is formed by Dennis Lyxzén (Refused, The International Noise Conspiracy) along with Andre Sandström (DS-13), Sara Almgren (The International Noise Conspiracy), Richard Österman, and Anders Stenberg (Lykke Li, Deportees). INVSN have released their first song called “Down in […]