Dennis Lyxzén
| Dennis Lyxzén | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sven Olov Dennis Lyxzén |
| Also known as | D-Rp |
| Born |
June 19, 1972 Umeå, Sweden |
| Genres | Punk rock, garage rock, indie rock, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, maracas |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels |
Ny Våg Desperate Fight Records Burning Heart Epitaph G7 Welcoming Committee Your Choice American Recordings |
| Associated acts |
Refused The (International) Noise Conspiracy Invasionen AC4 Step Forward Afro Jetz Instängd Final Exit Garbage Pailkids 98 Million Miles from the Sun By No Means The Bloody Beetroots Lisa Miskovsky |
Dennis Lyxzén (born June 19, 1972 in Umeå, Sweden) is a musician best known as the lead vocalist for Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. He is currently the vocalist in AC4.
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 the break-up of Refused, his most notable bands have been The (International) Noise Conspiracy and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). Lyxzén also runs Ny Våg, 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 of a counter-culture nature, within line of his socialist political views. Despite his political views, he tends to maintain a level of lyrical variety throughout his various bands. Lyxzén was voted sexiest man in Sweden in 2004 by Elle Magazine,[1][2] and is also vegan.[3]
In March 2010, there were rumours that Lyxzén's old band Refused was getting back together after a 12 years hiatus.[4] This, however, was dismissed by Lyxzén as he and David Sandström were busy with AC4.
In 2011, Lyxzén joined The Bloody Beetroots for their Church of Noise tour as a guest vocalist. Lyxzén is also featured in their newest single, "Church of Noise", and the accompanying music video.
On January 9, 2012 it was announced that Refused would reunite for Coachella, Way Out West Festival and Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012. They went on to headline Groezrock 2012 in Meerhout, Belgium.[5]
Associated bands
Current bands
- Refused - lead vocals (1991–1998, 2012–present)
- INVSN - lead vocals, guitar (1999–present)
- AC4 - lead vocals (2008–2013)
- Instängd — drums, percussion (2008–present)
Former bands
- The (International) Noise Conspiracy - lead vocals (1998–2009)
- 98 Million Miles From the Sun - lead vocals, guitar (1997–1998)
- Final Exit (credited in the band as D-Rp) - bass (1994–1997)
- Step Forward - lead vocals (1989–1991)
- Garbage Pailkids — bass (1989–1991)
- Afro Jetz - lead vocals, bass (1987–1989)
- By No Means — guitar (?)
- Yonderboy - (?)
See also
- Ny Våg
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Media related to Dennis Lyxzén at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ↑ Aftonbladet: Han är Sveriges sexigaste man
- ↑ Epitaph Records: Dennis Lyxzén is the sexiest man in Sweden!
- ↑ "Interview with International Noise Conspiracy". PETA2. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ Yancey, Bryne (March 27, 2010). "UPDATED: Refused updates website, reunion in the works". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
- ↑ http://officialrefused.com.preview.binero.se/
External links
- The Lost Patrol Band at Burning Heart
- 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