Get ready for the most epic comeback of the year, folks! 🤩 After a whole nine years, the Swedish hard rockers EUROPE are back with their twelfth studio album, “Come This Madness”, and it’s going to be a wild ride 🎢! The album is set to drop on September 25 via Silver Lining Music / Hell & Back Recordings, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it 🎉. EUROPE has seen it all, from the highs to the lows, and they’re still standing, still rocking, and still defying expectations 🤘. They’re like the Rolling Stones of Sweden, but, you know, actually good 😜.
Across songs like “One On One”, “The Cult Of Ignorance”, and the title track, “Come This Madness”, the band is serving up a healthy dose of tension, truth, and raw energy 🤯. It’s like they’re trying to wake up the world from its collective slumber, and honestly, we could all use a little bit of that right now 🙌. The album feels both deeply personal and globally resonant, like they’re speaking directly to your soul while also making you want to rock out in the streets 🤟.
The first single, “One On One”, is out now, and let me tell you, it’s a real treat 🎁. It’s like a masterclass in hard rock, with driving bass riffs, soaring melodies, and a dash of modern energy 💥. The song is like a time capsule, blending the classic EUROPE sound with a fresh, contemporary vibe 🕰️. And the best part? The music video is just as epic, with acclaimed actor Peter Stormare delivering a powerful, human performance that will leave you speechless 🤯.
But wait, there’s more! 🎉 The album was recorded at RMV Studio in Stockholm, with special guest appearances from Tobias Forge (GHOST) and Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH), and produced by the acclaimed Tom Dalgety (GHOST, RAMMSTEIN, PIXIES, THE CULT, OPETH) 🤩. It’s like a rock ‘n’ roll dream team, folks! 🤝. And to top it all off, the album was mixed by the legendary Mike Fraser (AC/DC, VAN HALEN, METALLICA, THE CULT, LOVERBOY), who brought the whole project to life 🌟.
Joey Tempest, the band’s founding member and frontman, says that “One On One” is one of his favorite tracks from the album, and it’s easy to see why 🤩. The song is a reflection of the times we live in, with lyrics that are both personal and universally relatable 🌎. And with the new album, EUROPE is gearing up for a major tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “The Final Countdown” 🎉. It’s going to be a wild ride, folks, and you won’t want to miss it 🎟️.
So, what are you waiting for? 🤔 Get ready to rock out with EUROPE’s “Come This Madness” 🤘! The album will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats, so you can choose your poison 😜. And if you’re feeling extra nostalgic, you can always check out their last album, “Walk The Earth”, which was released in 2017 via Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music) 📆.
The “Come This Madness” track listing is as follows:
01. One On One
02. The Cult Of Ignorance
03. Come This Madness
04. This Time Of Year
05. In A Different World
06. Scandinavian Eyes
07. Takin’ It Back
08. In The Absence Of Grace
09. The Angels Must Have Flown
10. The Devil’s Back
11. Nothing Can Follow This
And, as a bonus, you can check out their standalone single, “Hold Your Head Up”, which was released in September 2023 🎁. It’s a punchy, uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE, and it’s available to stream and download on all reputable digital platforms 🌐.
EUROPE is:
Joey Tempest – Lead Vocals
John Norum – Guitars
John Levén – Bass
Mic Michaeli – Keyboards
Ian Haugland – Drums
So, there you have it, folks 🤩! EUROPE is back, and they’re better than ever 🤘. Get ready to rock out with “Come This Madness” and experience the wild ride that is EUROPE 🎢! 🤟🎸🔥💥🎶👏
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