Finnish death metal act REFUSAL will release their third album, “Venomous Human Concept”, on June 6th 2025 via Time To Kill Records.
Hailing from Helsinki, the band delivers a raw and unrelenting blend of death metal infused with grind and hardcore elements, striking a perfect balance between groove-driven intensity and razor-sharp precision. While their sound remains visceral and direct, REFUSAL carefully crafts dynamic songwriting that keeps their relentless assault engaging and impactful.
The album title track, “Venomous Human Concept”, is available now. Watch the video HERE.
The band commented:
“‘Venomous Human Concept’, the first song composed for the third album, also became the album’s title. The song combines the elements of the whole album in one song. As the eponymous song, it sets the tone for the lyrical theme of the album. It tells a story of rising up against the ruling class, and the ones who hold the wealth and power”.
Tracklist:
1. Scholar of Perversion
2. Venomous Human Concept
3. The Grip Tightens
4. Insatiable God
5. War of Nothing
6. Dehumanize
7. We Are the Undead
8. Sleeping Leviathan
9. Congregation of the Eyeless
10. Eternal Refrain
Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/refusal-venomous-human-concept
https://refusal.bandcamp.com/album/venomous-human-concept
REFUSAL is a Finnish death metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in early 2008. Over its 17-year history, the band has evolved its sound, incorporating grindcore elements into its death metal foundation. In its early years, REFUSAL released seven demos, paving the way for their debut album. In 2016, the band unleashed “We Rot Within”, marking their first full-length record. Following its release, the band toured extensively across Finland and embarked on a brief European tour.
In 2019, REFUSAL released their second album, “Epitome of Void”, followed by an extensive European tour, during which they performed in nine countries.
Their latest release has been in development since the release of their second album. After enduring the pandemic years and undergoing line-up changes, REFUSAL is now set to return with their evolved sonic chaos on “Venomous Human Concept”.
Line-up:
Juhani Paasipohja – Vocals
Tero Pirhonen – Guitars
Kalle Kuosmanen – Guitars
Timo Pirhonen – Backing vocals and bass
Aleksi Roitto – Drums
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