freedom

In 1998, Refused challenged the expectations of anyone who ever identified with a Strummer lyric or spun a Ramones record. Their acclaimed third album, The Shape Of Punk To Come, is a complete deconstruction of the punk-rock genre. Bouncing magnificently from avant-garde free jazz to slam dance-fodder hardcore, Refused turned punk into everything they thought […]

Refused are streaming their new album, Freedom, over on Pandora. Being the band's first album in 17 years, Freedom is a beast of an LP is that only fitting for the band's famed existence.  Read more: Refused stream lead single from first album in 17 years, Freedom When speaking on the album, and the firing of guitarist Jon Brännström, the […]

It was 1998 when Refused played their last show in Harrisonburg, VA. The police shut them down in the middle of set, thereby marking the death of the band.  That's why everyone was so surprised when the Swedish rockers announced Freedom, their first album in 17 years. Nick Launay produced the record, with select songs produced […]

Hardcore-punk legends Refused have announced their first album in 17 years. They will release Freedom, the follow up to their iconic LP, The Shape Of Punk To Come, on June 30 via Epitaph Records. You can listen to the lead single, “Elektra,” below. Read more: 28 Misfits covers that totally rock our world The band recently revealed a run […]