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By BRIAN GIFFIN

LEGENDARY Swedish punks Refused are calling it quits – this time for good.

Drummer David Sandström revealed the end of the band in a detailed statement released today. A final US tour in early 2025 has already been announced, along with plans to finish their career in Sweden late in the year. It’s not all bad news, however, as the band has announced a special 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking The Shape of Punk to Come that will include special collector editions. There will also be a tribute album, The Shape of Punk to Come Obliterated, featuring tracks by Quicksand, Snapcase, IDLES, Zulu, Touche Amore and more.

Refused had planned to pull the plug this year, but the idea was scuppered following singer Dennis Lyxzen’s heart attack.

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Brian Giffin

Author Brian Giffin

Brian Giffin is a metalhead, author, writer and broadcaster from the Blue Mountains in Australia. His life was changed forever after seeing a TV ad for 'The Number of the Beast' in 1982. During the 90s he wrote columns and reviews for Sydney publications On the Street, Rebel Razor, Loudmouth and Utopia Records' magazine. He was the creator and editor of the zine LOUD! which ran from 1996 until 2008, and of Loud Online that lasted from 2010 until 2023 when it unexpectedly spontaneously combusted into virtual ashes. His weekly community radio show The Annex has been going since 2003 on rbm.org.au. He enjoys heavy rock and most kinds of metal (except maybe symphonic power metal), whisk(e)y and beer.

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