Umea, Sweden's (International) Noise Conspiracy recently discussed their upcoming album for a video feature with Rockster.tv. The band recently wrapped up work on the next full-length with famed producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Slayer, Rage Against the Machine). In the interview Dennis Lyxzén and Lars Strömberg discuss the lyrics and sound of the album, noting that both are "angry and soulful." Dennis also addresses his election as "Sweden's sexiest man" and their experience with "political" bands on the Warped Tour. You can check out the interview here. (Note that while the site itself is German, the video is in English. ) The band released Armed Love in 2005. The album, also produced by Rubin, had a troubled release in North America as it remained shelved for months due to a distribution-related issues at their U.S. label American Recordings.

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