Refused

 

Refused are fucking dead. or at least that's what the headline of their myspace reads. this innovative punk band was from Umeå, Sweden and survived from 1991-1998, and went through bass players like a fat kid on pizza slices. they released a self titled demo, a couple singles/EP's, and 3 studio albums; the last being their most forward, progressive, and definitive release- The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemerical Bombination In 12 Bursts- the name of which is derived from an old jazz album "The Shape Of Jazz To Come".

I was introduced to Refused through the soundtrack on Tony Hawk's Underground (T.H.U.G.) which featured the song "New Noise" off of their final album- so I went out of my way to find that album. I dare say, Refused got me into punk and kept my interest better than anyone has been able to. I still sit down and listen to that album all the way through some mornings while I'm getting ready for work or whatever I'm doing.

anyway,

enjoy :)

Refused website

Refused myspace

Refused facebook

The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemerical Bombination In 12 Bursts

Zombie Zex

this Swedish band up-holds some classic Deathrock/Goth Rock, and I thank them for being old school in the day that most people have forgotten what Goth is. the only material I have from them is from they're live recording at the Black Sheep.

when I first listened to ZZ, Vincent's vocals made me addicted, then I started paying attention to everything else and fell even more in love with the band. they're raw, gritty, and most of all dark

and punk.

Zombie Zex myspace
Zombie Zex website
LIVE at Black Sheep

I'm Dead

I'm Dead is a Goth/Punk, band from the UK. they had some releases back in the day, and by that I mean the 80's. I have a copy of their 1982 self-titled cassette release and a bonus track "Dreaming In The House Of Shadows". if anyone can find anymore of their stuff, it would be greatly appreciated.

this band is definitely for the music listener who's not afraid to venture into the odd world of aesthetically gothic punk.., or Deathrock... Goth Rock.. Batcave... whatever coined term you decide to use.

S/T cassette+ bonus track