Refused virtually re-wrote what a punk band could achieve musically, pushing post-hardcore into further, more exploratory realms.
Splitting up in somewhat acrimonious circumstances, the Swedish band wrote a famous note which opened: “Refused are fucking dead…”
Well, that's not quite true. Following a series of re-union shows, Refused are now set to release new album 'Freedom' on June 29th.
Frontman Dennis Lyxzén states: "It's not a reunion anymore. "This is one of the most radical things we've ever done, both musically and lyrically."
Drummer David Sandström adds: "Nobody wanted us to fuck with the image of the band who makes a great album and splits up. Nobody wanted us to dilute it. That actually provoked us."
Check out explosive opening track 'Elektra' now.
'Freedom' will be released on June 29th. Tracklisting:
1. Elektra
2. Old Friends / New War
3. Dawkins Christ
4. Françafrique
5. Thought Is Blood
6. War On The Palaces
7. Destroy The Man
8. 366
9. Servants Of Death
10. Useless Europeans
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