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Pre-orders available\u00a0<\/strong>here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n DATELINE: April 28th<\/sup>\u00a02026<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 After nine years,\u00a0Europe<\/strong>\u00a0return with\u00a0Come This Madness<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 their 12th<\/sup>\u00a0studio album and their most powerful, uncompromising statement to date.\u00a0Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is set for release on September 25th<\/sup>\u00a0via Silver Lining Music \/ Hell & Back Recordings.<\/p>\n Europe<\/strong>\u00a0have seen it all. Pushed forward. Never stood still. And still, they rise again, continuing to defy expectations, evolving, adapting, and pushing forward without compromise.<\/p>\n Across songs like \u2018One on One<\/strong>\u2019, \u2018The Cult of Ignorance<\/strong>\u2019, and the title track \u2018Come This Madness<\/strong>\u2019, the band channel tension, truth, and raw energy into a record that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant.<\/p>\n The first single, \u2018One On One<\/strong>\u2019, is out today, marking a powerful reintroduction to a band that has never sounded more focused. Built around a driving bass riff and layered with soaring melodies, the track blends\u00a0Europe<\/strong>\u2019s classic sound with a fresh, modern energy. Opening with an orchestral-led intro before moving into a riff-driven core, it builds into a high-impact, arena-ready hard rock moment. Written during a time of global stillness but developed over years, the song reflects both persistence and evolution \u2013 a track the band refused to let go of, ultimately shaping it into a defining moment on\u00a0Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018One On One\u2019 is definitely one of my favourite tracks from the album,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>says\u00a0Europe<\/strong>\u2019s founding member and frontman\u00a0Joey Tempest<\/strong>. \u201cThe power and feel is fresh, but some of the melodies bring me back to where it all began.<\/em>\u00a0Lyrically, it\u2019s perhaps not filled with as much escapism as early Europe. These lyrics automatically ended up being more of a reflection of the times we live in today.\u00a0Ever since \u2018One On One\u2019 was just a demo, we\u2019ve stayed with it\u2026 never gave up on it, and elevated it to a place where it belongs: a high-flying, classic hard rock track.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The new single is accompanied by a striking and unconventional music video, marking a bold new visual chapter for the band. Set in a stark, cinematic environment, the video centres on a single character \u2013 battered, broken and emotionally exposed \u2013 brought to life in a powerful and deeply human performance by acclaimed actor\u00a0Peter Stormare\u00a0<\/strong>(Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Minority Report, 8MM, Armageddon).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe always knew Peter loved rock music, and when his name came up it just felt right,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0continues\u00a0Tempest<\/strong>. \u201cWe wanted to approach this from a different angle \u2013 something more stripped back and unexpected.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Watch\/Listen to\u00a0\u2018One on One<\/strong>\u2019\u00a0<\/em>here<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/em>video by\u00a0Patric Ullaeus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0was recorded at\u00a0RMV Studio<\/strong>, the Stockholm-based recording facility founded by\u00a0Benny Andersson\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Ludvig Andersson<\/strong>. The album features special guest appearances from\u00a0Tobias Forge\u00a0<\/strong>(Ghost) and\u00a0Michael \u00c5kerfeldt\u00a0<\/strong>(Opeth) and was produced by acclaimed producer\u00a0Tom Dalgety\u00a0<\/strong>(Ghost, Rammstein, Pixies, The Cult, Opeth), who became a true creative force throughout the process, deeply embedded in the band\u2019s writing and recording, shaping the album\u2019s sound from the ground up. To bring the project to its final stage and complete their vision, the band turned to one of rock\u2019s most respected recording legends\u00a0Mike Fraser\u00a0<\/strong>(AC\/DC, Van Halen, Metallica, The Cult, Loverboy) to mix the record.<\/p>\n Joey Tempest\u00a0<\/strong>concludes:\u00a0\u201cIt was a true pleasure working with Tom<\/em>,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>exclaims\u00a0Tempest<\/strong>. \u201cHe\u2019s creative, musical and incredibly intuitive \u2013 he really became a sixth member of the band during the writing and recording of this album. We even invited him to co-write on some of the songs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n With\u00a0Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>Europe\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>deliver a landmark record that finds them fully realised and present, confronting the world as it is and not only are they gearing up for its release, the band will also embark on an extensive run of live dates, including numerous festival appearances and a major tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of\u00a0The Final Countdown<\/em><\/strong>. Kicking off in Glasgow on September 30th<\/sup>,\u00a0The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour<\/strong>\u00a0promises to unite the legacy that defined them with the renewed energy, driving them forward today. For a full list of dates and ticket information, please visit:\u00a0www.europetheband.com<\/a><\/p>\n 2026 Dates:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 6 Jun \u2013 North Festival, Maia (PT)<\/p>\n 21 Jun \u2013 Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel (BE)<\/p>\n 25 Jun \u2013 Rock Pod Kame\u0148om Festival, Bela Nad Cirochou (SK)<\/p>\n 28 Jun \u2013 Retro Trop C, Tilloloy (FR)<\/p>\n 5 Jul \u2013 Summer Festival Piazza Castello, Marostica (IT)<\/p>\n 7 Jul \u2013 Cavea-Auditorium Parco della Musica, Roma (IT)<\/p>\n 8 Jul \u2013 Arena Campo Marte, Brescia (IT)<\/p>\n 9 Jul \u2013 Villa Bertelli, Forte Dei Marmi (IT)<\/p>\n 25 Jul \u2013 Son Do Mar Festival,\u00a0Mea\u00f1o,\u00a0Pontevedra (ES)<\/p>\n 30 Jul \u2013 Wacken Open Air, Wacken (DE)<\/p>\n 29 Aug \u2013 Stonedead Festival, Newark (GB)<\/p>\n 30 Sep \u2013 SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (GB)*<\/p>\n 2 Oct \u2013 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (GB)*<\/p>\n 3 Oct \u2013 Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, London (GB)*<\/p>\n 5 Oct \u2013 Musis Arnhem, Arnhem (NL)*<\/p>\n 6 Oct \u2013 Olympia, Paris (FR)*<\/p>\n 8 Oct \u2013 Poble Espanyol, Barcelona (ES)*<\/p>\n 9 Oct \u2013 Bilbao Arena Mirabilla, Bilbao (ES)*<\/p>\n 10 Oct \u2013 La Cubierta, Madrid (ES)*<\/p>\n 12 Oct \u2013 Salle M\u00e9tropole, Lausanne (CH)*<\/p>\n 13 Oct \u2013 Volkshaus, Z\u00fcrich (CH)*<\/p>\n 14 Oct \u2013 Alcatraz, Milan (IT)*<\/p>\n 16 Oct \u2013 Liederhalle, Stuttgart (DE)*<\/p>\n 17 Oct \u2013 Gasometer, Wien (AT)*<\/p>\n 19 Oct \u2013 Admiralspalast Theater, Berlin (DE)*<\/p>\n 20 Oct \u2013 COS Torwar, Warszawa (PL)*<\/p>\n 22 Oct \u2013 Falkoner, Frederiksberg (DK)*<\/p>\n 23 Oct \u2013 Film Studios, Gothenburg (SE)*<\/p>\n 24 Oct \u2013 B-K, Stockholm (SE)*<\/p>\n 26 Oct \u2013 Sentrum Scene, Oslo (NO)*<\/p>\n 15 Nov\u00a0\u2013 Malta Metal Weekend, St. Julians (MT)*<\/p>\n 21 Nov \u2013 Ostravar Ar\u00e9na, Ostrava (CZ)* 27 Nov\u00a0\u2013 John Smith Rock Frozen Paviljonki, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (FI)* *The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour<\/p>\n Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>album artwork by\u00a0Storm Studios\u00a0<\/strong>(Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Muse).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>track listing:<\/p>\n One on One<\/p>\n The Cult of Ignorance<\/p>\n Come This Madness<\/p>\n This Time of Year<\/p>\n In a Different World<\/p>\n Scandinavian Eyes<\/p>\n Takin\u2019 It Back<\/p>\n In the Absence of Grace<\/p>\n The Angels Must Have Flown<\/p>\n The Devil\u2019s Back<\/p>\n Nothing Can Follow This<\/p>\n Come This Madness<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Pre-orders can be placed\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n EUROPE\u00a0<\/strong>are: John Norum\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Guitars<\/em><\/p>\n John Lev\u00e9n\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Bass<\/em><\/p>\n Mic Michaeli\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Keyboards<\/em><\/p>\n Ian Haugland\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Drums<\/em><\/p>\n Follow EUROPE on:<\/strong><\/p>\n www.europetheband.com<\/a><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/europetheband<\/a><\/p>\n www.instagram.com\/ www.youtube.com\/ www.tiktok.com\/@
25 Nov \u2013 Aalto Hall @\u00a0<\/strong>House of Culture, Helsinki (FI)*<\/p>\n
28 Nov \u2013 Unholy Winter Festival\u00a0Joensuu Areena<\/a>, Joensuu (FI)*<\/p>\n
Joey Tempest\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Lead Vocals<\/em><\/p>\n