Refused at Download Festival 10/6/12

After the exciting news that Refused were reforming earlier this year, it was incredible to finally watch them play on the Sunday at Download Festival. The Swedish hardcore punk band opened with ‘Worms of the Senses / Faculties of the Skull’, instantly proving that they were back and even better than ever. Their performance of ‘Rather Be Dead’ was amazing and still full of the teenage angst they were famous for back in the nineties. Dennis Lyxzén is one of the best lead vocalists around: his voice is amazing, he moves around the stage with so much energy and he’s incredibly grateful to the fans for staying by them throughout the years. Ending their set with the incredible song ‘New Noise’, they showed both fans and critics that they definitely still had their talent. They were one of the best bands to perform throughout the weekend, and they definitely should have had a much bigger crowd. Every hardcore and punk fan should definitely see Refused at least once in their lifetime, they’re inspirational and one of the best bands you will ever see.