Cult of Luna Share Refused Cover For Tribute Album

Cult of Luna have shared their take on Refused’s “Tannhäuser/Derive.”

The song is the first taste of Refused’s previously announced tribute album The Shape of Punk to Come Obliterated, a reimaging of their landmark 1998 album. Other bands contributing to the album include IDLES, Ho99o9, Quicksand, Brutus, and Cold Cave. The album comes out November 8th as part of a deluxe box set via Epitaph.

Among the other bands taking part in the tribute album are Quicksand, IDLES, Ho99o9, and Touché Amoré. Below you can stream Cult of Luna’s cover of “Tannhäuser/Derive” and see the full tracklist and artwork.

“I hate covers and I usually am very reluctant to spend any time listening to one band playing another band’s songs,” said Cult Of Luna guitarist and vocalist Johannes Persson in the press release. “However, I’m very excited by the opportunity to dive into another artist’s writing and see how I can contribute my own creative style. For me that’s the only way to justify making a cover, it needs to have the musical mark of the original artist. You need to take what is someone else’s and make it yours by adding, not merely copying.”

He continued: “We felt very honored when Refused asked us to cover one of their songs. Not only are they a band that we grew up listening and looking up to, but they also were the pinnacle of Umeå hardcore. The scene that was the birthplace of our band. After the recording of The Shape of Punk to Come, I remember Dennis boasting about this … epic song, their “Tannhäuser.” That’s the reason why I picked the song. If you want ‘epic’ Dennis, we’ll give you epic! And thanks for the trust.”

Listen to the cover below.

Pre-order The Shape of Punk to Come Obliterated here.

Last month, Refused announced they were breaking up. Their North American farewell tour kicks off in March 2025. See all the dates here.

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Tracklist:

01. Gel – Worms of the Senses / Faculties of the Skull
02. Quicksand – The Liberation Frequency
03. Brutus – The Deadly Rhythm
04. Snapcase – Summer Holidays Vs. Punkroutine
05. Idles – New Noise (remix)
06. Ho99o9 – New Noise
07. Fucked Up – Refused Party Program
08. Zulu – Protest Song ’68
09. Cold Cave – Refused Are Fucking Dead
10. IGORR – The Shape of Punk to Come
11. Cult of Luna – Tannhäuser/Derive
12. Touche Amore – The Apollo Programme Was a Hoax

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