Swedish hardcore legends Refused have simply unleashed the twenty fifth anniversary deluxe version of their seminal album The Form of Punk to Come, full with a bonus tribute LP that includes every of the 12 songs coated by a distinct artist.
The deluxe reissue and new disc of canopy songs arrive forward of Refused’s impending breakup and North American farewell tour, which kicks off in March (decide up tickets right here).
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The Form of Punk to Come, launched in 1998, is extensively thought-about one of many best hardcore albums of all time. For the tribute disc, titled The Form of Punk to Come Obliterated, the chosen bands have been invited to “rearrange or deconstruct” every of the album’s tracks.
Among the many acts who reimagined Refused songs are Touché Amoré, Ho99o9, Quicksand, Cult of Luna, Fucked Up, and Zulu, amongst different bands.
Touché Amoré have been tasked with overlaying The Form of Punk to Come‘s ultimate observe, “The Apollo Programme Was a Hoax.” When Heavy Consequence caught up with Touché Amoré singer Jeremy Bolm just lately, he advised us, “It goes with out saying The Form of Punk to Come … is without doubt one of the most unbelievable [albums]. It nonetheless appears futuristic. … There’s such a depth of creativity and originality on that album that’s unreal.”
Along with streaming The Form of Punk to Come Obliterated, Refused have additionally unveiled a beforehand unseen music video for the track “The Lethal Rhythm.”
Stream The Form of Punk to Come Obliterated and watch the video for “The Lethal Rhythm” beneath. Restricted version vinyl copies could be ordered right here.