Refused

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 100 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Refused is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Refused concert reviews describe live shows and performances as magical and memorable.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Refused concerts? Refused concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Refused? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Refused range from $75,000 - $150,000, with Refused's current estimated booking fee to be around $75,000.

On tour

Park 360, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic (June 11); Pannonia Fields II, Nickelsdorf, Austria (June 11); Park 360, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic (June 14); Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany (June 15); Val de Moine, Clisson, France (June 19); Batschkapp, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (June 24); Hamburg, Docks, Hamburg, Germany (June 25); Festivalterrein, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands (June 26); Am Hawerkamp, Munster, Germany (June 27); Espacio Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain (July 10); X-tra, Zurich, Switzerland (July 11); Poeyelhei, Gierle, Belgium (July 11); Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Spain (July 18); Parque Hermanos Castro, Gijon, Spain (July 18); Sotocje, Tolmin, Slovenia (August 4); obudai-Sziget, Budapest, Hungary (August 6); Toyenparken, Oslo, Norway (August 6); Slottsskogen, Goteborg, Sweden (August 7); Festivalgelande, Bildein, Austria (August 8); Beky Bay, Igea Marina, Italy (August 8)

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Umea, Sweden (1992 - present)

Bio

Refused is a hardcore band from Umea, Sweden, formed in 1991. Members include vocalist Dennis Lyxzen, guitarist Kristofer Steen, drummer David Sandstrom, and bassist Magnus Flagge.

Has Performed With

White Lung, The Coathangers, Sleigh Bells, Sick Of It All, OFF!

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

March 8, 2020

The world still needs bands like Refused. Heres hoping their next Portland show isnt preempted by a pandemic and they get the turnout they shouldve had.

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Consequence (USA)

May 21, 2019

Refused and Distillers play tiny club show after weather nixes sets at Sonic Temple Festival (5/19)

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Scenestr (Australia)

January 30, 2017

So my first Sick Of It All gig, 30 years a coming. SOIA are crunching through their set and delighting the Enmore throngs (21 January).

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The Music (Australia)

January 21, 2017

Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

July 17, 2016

FESTIVAL 2000 Trees Festival

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

May 31, 2016

Touring in support of their monumental comeback album, 2015’s Freedom, Refused played a healthy mix of new and classic songs to their rabid audience of fans/disciples.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

June 7, 2015

Here, two people at opposing points at an intersection will stop traffic to gently argue about letting the other person go first rather than succumb to any form of road rage.

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