Dennis Lyxzén
Encyclopedia
Dennis Lyxzén is a musician most famously known for being the lead vocalist for Swedish hardcore punk
band Refused
.
and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). Lyxzén also runs Ny Våg Records, a punk
record label. He acted as producer of the 2005 self-titled album by Swedish punk band Regulations, which was released on the label.
As a punk rock
frontman, Lyxzén's songs are expectedly of a counter-culture nature, within line of his strong Socialist and Anarchist political views and straight edge
lifestyle. Albeit his political views, he tends to maintain a level of lyrical variety throughout his various bands. Lyxzén has also been voted sexiest man in Sweden
in 2004 by Elle Magazine, and is also a vegan.
In March 2010, there were rumours that Lyxzén's old band Refused was getting back together after a 12 years hiatus. This, however, was dismissed by Lyxzén as he and David Sandström are busy with AC4
.
In 2011 he featured The Bloody Beetroots
in his tour as a vocalist, appearing in "Church Of Noise" song and video.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band Refused
Refused
Refused was a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1991. In total the band released five EPs and three albums, before splitting up in 1998...
.
Career
Aside from Refused, he has been involved in numerous Swedish bands during his musical career, acting as vocalist, bass player, or guitar player. Since Refused's break-up, his most notable bands have been The (International) Noise ConspiracyThe (International) Noise Conspiracy
The Noise Conspiracy is a Swedish rock band formed in Sweden in the late months of 1998. The line-up consists of Dennis Lyxzén , Inge Johansson , Lars Strömberg , and Ludwig Dahlberg . The band is known for its punk and garage rock musical influences, and its impassioned left-wing political stance...
and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). Lyxzén also runs Ny Våg Records, a punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
record label. He acted as producer of the 2005 self-titled album by Swedish punk band Regulations, which was released on the label.
As a punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
frontman, Lyxzén's songs are expectedly of a counter-culture nature, within line of his strong Socialist and Anarchist political views and straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
lifestyle. Albeit his political views, he tends to maintain a level of lyrical variety throughout his various bands. Lyxzén has also been voted sexiest man in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
in 2004 by Elle Magazine, and is also a vegan.
In March 2010, there were rumours that Lyxzén's old band Refused was getting back together after a 12 years hiatus. This, however, was dismissed by Lyxzén as he and David Sandström are busy with AC4
AC4
AC4 is a hardcore band from Umeå, Sweden. Ex-Refused members Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström had been talking about starting a new band for a long time. In the spring of 2008 Karl Backman had written songs for the new band and they started to rehearse...
.
In 2011 he featured The Bloody Beetroots
The Bloody Beetroots
The Bloody Beetroots is an Italian electronica and dance music project. The Bloody Beetroots were formed in late 2006 by producer Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo . In 2008, their EP Cornelius was in the Top 100 International iTunes downloads. This album was a complete art project composed of music, videos,...
in his tour as a vocalist, appearing in "Church Of Noise" song and video.
Current bands
- The (International) Noise ConspiracyThe (International) Noise ConspiracyThe Noise Conspiracy is a Swedish rock band formed in Sweden in the late months of 1998. The line-up consists of Dennis Lyxzén , Inge Johansson , Lars Strömberg , and Ludwig Dahlberg . The band is known for its punk and garage rock musical influences, and its impassioned left-wing political stance...
- lead vocals (1998–present) - Invasionen - lead vocals, guitar (1999–present)
- AC4AC4AC4 is a hardcore band from Umeå, Sweden. Ex-Refused members Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström had been talking about starting a new band for a long time. In the spring of 2008 Karl Backman had written songs for the new band and they started to rehearse...
- lead vocals (2008–present) - Instängd — drums, percussion (2008–present)
Former bands
- RefusedRefusedRefused was a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1991. In total the band released five EPs and three albums, before splitting up in 1998...
- lead vocals (1991–1998) - 98 Million Miles From the Sun - lead vocals, guitar (1997–1998)
- Final Exit (credited in the band as D-Rp) - bass (1994–1997)
- Step ForwardStep ForwardStep Forward was founded in 1989 in Umeå, Sweden, by Dennis Lyxzén and his friends, Toft Stade, Jens Norden and Henrik Jansson. Step Forward was one of the very first hardcore punk bands in Sweden that held on to the American straight edge lifestyle....
- lead vocals (1989–1991) - Garbage Pailkids — bass (1989–1991)
- Afro JetzAfro JetzAfro Jetz is the band of Dennis Lxyzén before Refused, Step Forward, The Noise Conspiracy and other hardcore punk bands. The song, D.R.S.S. , was covered by Refused....
- lead vocals, bass (1987–1989) - By No Means — guitar (?)
- Yonderboy - (?)
External links
- The Lost Patrol Band at Burning HeartBurning Heart RecordsBurning Heart Records is an independent record label formed in 1993 and based in Örebro, Sweden. It has a close affiliation with Californian label Epitaph Records, who own the rights to distribute Burning Heart's output in North America...
- Dennis Lyxzén – working 9 to 5!
- Interview with Susan Chung at Razorcake
- Interview with Dennis Lyxzén at wenn's rockt! WebTV
- Interview with Dennis Lyxzén from Poorboys on The Road
- Interview with Dennis Lyxzén: "Most Music Is Heartless, Soulless And Unsexy from Poorboys on The Road
- Ny Våg
- Ny Våg @ Myspace.com