Refused tell us about their final tour, winning over fans from 'The Bear' and the future of hardcore
“Hardcore is reaching crazy heights… it didn’t feel like that 15 years ago,” the Swedish band told NME at Mad Cool 2025
Mad Cool Festival 2025 Day One in photos: Gracie Abrams, Muse, Iggy Pop and more
This year’s edition of the Madrid weekender is officially underway – check out the best images below
Refused explain decision not to boycott festivals backed by KKR investment firm
“To us, it is the right thing to do, to get out there and be a thorn in the side of Zionists, fascists, venture capitalists and to fan the flames of discontent"
Refused announce final ever UK and European shows for 2025 farewell tour
The Swedish punk band announced their split last year
Øya 2025: Lola Young, Mk.gee, Beth Gibbons, Bicep lead latest additions to stacked line-up
Refused, Pa Salieu and Kelly Lee Owens are also among the new names
Rock for People add Sex Pistols, Guns N’ Roses, Biffy Clyro, Kneecap and more to line-up
The likes of Sigrid, Marc Rebillet, Circa Waves and more are also set to play at the festival
Queens Of The Stone Age, Bicep, Justin Timberlake lead Electric Castle 2025 line-up in Transylvania
Justice, Shaggy, Nilüfer Yanya, The Amazons and more are also set to perform at the fest
Refused confirm their split and announce 'The Shape Of Punk To Come’ 25th anniversary edition
The band have also announced a 2025 North American tour
Refused cancel final festival gig in Sweden due to frontman suffering a "massive heart attack"
Dennis Lyxzén is now recovering and "hopefully will be able to make up to you soon"
Refused announce “last festival performance in Sweden” as band look to wind down
The performance will mark their first live show in four years.