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 Dennis Lyxzen (Refused) forms new band

Posted by Loren on June 8, 2013

Dennis Lyxzen (Refused) forms new band
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New Swedish band INVSN (pronounced in-vey-zhuh-n) has joined Razor & Tie to release their debut. The band features Dennis Lyxzen, a founder of The Refused and The( International) Noise Conspiracy. Also in the group are Andre Sandstrpm (DS-13), Sara Almgren (The International Noise Conspiracy), Richard Osterman, and Anders Stenberg (Lykke Li, Deportees).

Their English language debut is expected this fall, with a premire song, "Down in the Shadows," embedded after the jump. The band has already released items in Swedish.

The Refused reunited to play several shows in 2012.

 

Dennis Lyxzen (Refused) forms new band
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