Refused, the Swedish hardcore band that brought jazz and electronics to the genre with “The Shape of Punk to Come”.
Profile
- Origin
- Umeå, Sweden
- Formed
- 1991
- Founding members
- Dennis Lyxzén, David Sandström, Pär Hansson, Jonas Lidgren
- Current status
- Disbanded for good in December 2025, after the “Exit to End” farewell tour and the final concert in Umeå
- Official website
- officialrefused.com
Members through the years
- Dennis Lyxzén — vocals (1991–1998, 2012–2025)
- David Sandström — drums (1991–1998, 2012–2025)
- Pär Hansson — guitar (1991–1994)
- Jonas Lidgren — bass (1991–1992)
- Kristofer Steen — guitar (1994–1998, 2012–2020)
- Magnus Höggren — bass (1995–1997; died in 2023)
- Ulf Nybérg — bass (1997–1998)
- Henrik Jansson — bass (1998)
- Jon Brännström — guitar (2012–2025)
- Magnus Flagge — bass (1992–1995, 2012–2025)
- Mattias Bärjed — guitar (2015–2025)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1994 | This Just Might Be… the Truth |
| 1996 | Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent |
| 1998 | The Shape of Punk to Come |
| 2006 | Refused Are Fucking DeadDVD |
| 2015 | Freedom |
| 2019 | War Music |
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