Swedish hardcore punk band The Refused have released “Elektra”, their first new song in 17 years! The track comes from the band’s upcoming new studio album Freedom, which comes out June 30th via Epitaph Records.
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.
The track is full of super high energy, sounding at times almost like a more frantic Rage Against The Machine. Lyxzén furiously screams, “Nothing has changed! The time has come! There’s no escape!“, and you can feel the frustration and how pissed off he is.
Freedom will be the band’s first studio album since 1998’s Shape Of Punk To Come. Pre-orders for the new album are available here. You can stream “Elektra” and see the Freedom cover art below.
