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Refused: The big farewell concert in Leipzig - Be there!
Experience the concert of the Swedish hardcore punk band Refused in the Felsenkeller in Leipzig on October 10th, 2025, part of their farewell tour.
Refused: The big farewell concert in Leipzig - Be there!
Next Saturday, the hilly Felsenkeller in Leipzig will be the venue for an eagerly awaited concert - Refused, the Swedish hardcore punk band from Umea, will be on stage. This band is best known for their iconic song “New Noise” from 1998, which graces the album “The Shape of Punk to Come”. It won't be just another concert, because the band is on a farewell tour with the provocative title "Refused Are F**king Dead", which probably has a bittersweet aftertaste for many of their fans. In fact, it could be the last tour the band plays before its final end, as MDR reports.
Refused has a storied history dating back to their first performance in February 1992. The band has since played over 500 concerts in Europe and the USA. Their first disbandment took place in 1998, followed by a reunion in 2012. But the return was not without controversy: different opinions about the musical direction caused tension within the band. Last year, guitarist Kristofer Steen left, and drummer David Sandström also gave insights into the band's complicated history and its current challenges.
A look at the farewell tour
The farewell tour, which was originally supposed to start in May 2024, started a little late. A secret concert in Uppsala served as a prelude before Dennis Lyxzén, the singer, experienced some health problems, including a heart attack. Fortunately, Lyxzén is recovering well and is motivated to continue the tour. The band plans to have its last performances in Sweden at the end of 2025 and invites its fans to suggest their favorite songs for the upcoming performances. An exciting conclusion to an era that was characterized by a mixture of punk rock and massive performances.
The concept of punk, which originated in the 1970s, has changed enormously in the last few decades. He got his first musical touch through bands like the Stooges and the Sex Pistols, who put their unmistakable stamp on the movement. While punk initially served as a form of protest music against the establishment, it has diversified into various subgenres. As it continues to develop and commercialize, various currents demonstrate that punk is not just a style, but an attitude to life that is constantly changing and adapting, as Wikipedia) describes in detail.
Refused's latest tour is not only a look back at their impressive career, but also an opportunity for all fans to celebrate the importance of punk and its further development. On Saturday, Leipzig will not only experience the sound of aggressive melodies, but also become part of a musical history that has influenced many. Be ready to be part of this unforgettable experience and find yourself at Felsenkeller to experience a piece of punk history. In keeping with the band's motto - it could be the last chance!