Refused is wrapping up their massively-influential career on December 21 at the Väven venue in Umeå, Sweden, but that’s not all we’re getting from the band! There’s a brand new career-spanning documentary Exit to End coming sometime in 2026, for which they’ve launched a Kickstarter seeking $23,282 to make it happen. Check that out here alongside the below description.
“Umeå, December 2025. Refused step off stage for the last time. In the very city where it all began, they bring their journey to a close. From a damp basement in the Umeå suburb of Teg to the world’s biggest festivals – Exit to End tells the story of a band that never compromised, and of a movement that set out to change both music and society.
“Currently in production, the film follows Refused during their final world tour, weaving between past and present – from the hardcore scene of 1990s Umeå to today’s global stages. Through the story of the band, the film paints a broader portrait of Sweden: a country in transformation, where youth rebellion and political idealism collided with crisis and change.
“1990s Umeå and Sweden form the historical heart of the film. Amidst economic recession, rising right-wing extremism and social unrest, a unique youth movement emerged in Umeå where hardcore, veganism and antifascism came together. In this small northern city, music and activism fused into a global force. The story of Refused is also the story of that moment – of a generation unwilling to give up on its belief in change.
“The band’s international breakthrough came only after their split in 1998. Their landmark album The Shape of Punk to Come would go on to inspire artists worldwide – from Rage Against the Machine to Foo Fighters – and establish Refused as one of the most influential punk bands of all time.
“At its core, Exit to End is also a story of friendship and conflict. The film centers on the complex and often stormy relationship between singer Dennis Lyxzén and drummer David Sandström – two creative forces whose tension and connection have shaped the soul of Refused.
Documentary director Balsam Hellström added: “Exit to End is more than a music documentary. It’s a story about the cost of idealism, about friendship and reconciliation – and about a small town that became world-famous for something no one could have predicted.”
Refused‘s final tour dates are as follows:
12/4 Northcote AU Northcote Theatre
12/5 Melbourne AU Good Things Festival Melbourne 2025
12/6 Sydney AU Good Things Festival Sydney 2025
12/7 Brisbane AU Good Things Festival Brisbane 2025
12/11 Göteborg SE Pustervik (w/ Division of Laura Lee, Spøgelse)
12/12 Göteborg SE Pustervik (w/ Rome Is Not A Town, Darla)
12/13 Norrköping SE Arbis Bar & Salong (w/ Fireside, LOST FAITH)
12/17 Johanneshov SE Fållan (w/ Abhinanda, Twin Pigs)
12/18 Johanneshov SE Fållan (w/ YOUTH CODE, Harrowed)
12/19 Umeå SE Väven (w/ YOUTH CODE, Millencolin, Left Hand of Darkness)
12/20 Umeå SE Väven (w/ Fireside, Mattias Alkberg, Deppa)
12/21 Umeå SE Väven (w/ Abhinanda, Final Exit, nix, Dream Warriors)
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