Swedish rock legends Europe will release their 10th studio album, “War of Kings”, on March 2nd in the UK and March 10th, 2015 in the United States via Hell & Back Recordings. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (Rival Sons) and engineered by John Netti, “War of Kings” sees the quintet confidently creating 11 monstrously melodic, yet hard-hitting classic rock‘n’roll standouts for their fervent global audience.
“War of Kings” will be available in multiple formats, as a CD digipak, a CD jewel case, a vinyl LP and in digital download format.
Joey Tempest states: “"War of Kings" is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb amazing production for Rival Sons we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still on!”...
Tracklist:
1. War of Kings
2. Hole in My Pocket
3. Second Day
4. Praise You
5. Nothin’ to Ya
6. California 405
7. Days of Rock n Roll
8. Children of the Mind
9. Rainbow Bridge
10. Angels (With Broken Hearts)
11. Light Me Up
12. Vasastan (Instrumental) (Bonus Track)
Europe’s place as a legendary classic rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career, having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the 80s, under-pinned by their hit album and single “The Final Countdown”, before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003.
They reunited and quickly settled into a period of re-establishment which has seen them re-enforce their reputation worldwide as one of the premier purveyors of blues-tinged classic rock with an edge and some kick. Their last album, 2012’s “Bag of Bones”, saw Europe hit the UK top 40 rock album charts and debut at #2 on the Swedish national charts.
“War of Kings” is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork Europe have put in over the last few years.
Tempest adds: “Hey! We took the long road! But we wanted to re-establish Europe the proper way. It’s taken 10 years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there and we’ve done it our way!”...
Europe will commence their roadwork supporting “War of Kings” with a UK/Ireland tour in Dublin on March 2nd (their first visit to Ireland in 25 years) before continuing in the UK with Black Star Riders. The US tour will start on April 23rd, 2015.
Joey: “Looking forward to ‘tons’ of touring in 2015! It’s getting harder and harder to be modest and humble about this band! It doesn’t get much better than this!”...
Tour Dates
03/02/2015 IE Dublin Olympia Theatre
03/03/2015 IE Belfast Ulster Hall
03/05/2015 UK Glasgow O2 ABC
03/06/2015 UK Glasgow O2 ABC
03/07/2015 UK Newcastle O2 Academy
03/08/2015 UK Leeds O2 Academy
03/10/2015 UK Nottingham Rock City
03/11/2015 UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
03/13/2015 UK Manchester Academy
03/14/2015 UK Wolverhampton Civic Hall
03/15/2015 UK Exeter University
03/16/2015 UK Bristol O2 Academy
03/18/2015 UK Bournemouth O2 Academy
03/19/2015 UK Norwich UEA
03/20/2015 UK London Shepherd‘s Bush Empire
03/21/2015 UK London Shepherd‘s Bush Empire
04/18/2015 - 04/22/2015 US Monsters Of Rock Cruise Monsters Of Rock Cruise
04/23/2015 US Sault St. Marie, MI Kewadin Casino
04/24/2015 US Milwaukee, WI Potowatomi Casino
04/25/2015 US Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
04/26/2015 US Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
04/28/2015 US Chicago, IL House Of Blues
04/30/2015 US New York City, NY Irving Plaza
05/01/2015 US Niagara Falls, NY The Bears Den
05/02/2015 US Columbia, MD M3 Festival
05/03/2015 US Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Line-up:
Joey Tempest – lead vocals, acoustic & rhythm guitar, keyboards
John Norum – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
John Leven – bass, backing vocals
Mic Michaeli – keyboards, piano, backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Ian Haugland – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/europetheband
www.europetheband.com
“War of Kings” will be available in multiple formats, as a CD digipak, a CD jewel case, a vinyl LP and in digital download format.
Joey Tempest states: “"War of Kings" is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb amazing production for Rival Sons we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still on!”...
Tracklist:
1. War of Kings
2. Hole in My Pocket
3. Second Day
4. Praise You
5. Nothin’ to Ya
6. California 405
7. Days of Rock n Roll
8. Children of the Mind
9. Rainbow Bridge
10. Angels (With Broken Hearts)
11. Light Me Up
12. Vasastan (Instrumental) (Bonus Track)
Europe’s place as a legendary classic rock band was platinum-stamped early in their career, having enjoyed an explosive period of worldwide success in the 80s, under-pinned by their hit album and single “The Final Countdown”, before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003.
They reunited and quickly settled into a period of re-establishment which has seen them re-enforce their reputation worldwide as one of the premier purveyors of blues-tinged classic rock with an edge and some kick. Their last album, 2012’s “Bag of Bones”, saw Europe hit the UK top 40 rock album charts and debut at #2 on the Swedish national charts.
“War of Kings” is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork Europe have put in over the last few years.
Tempest adds: “Hey! We took the long road! But we wanted to re-establish Europe the proper way. It’s taken 10 years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there and we’ve done it our way!”...
Europe will commence their roadwork supporting “War of Kings” with a UK/Ireland tour in Dublin on March 2nd (their first visit to Ireland in 25 years) before continuing in the UK with Black Star Riders. The US tour will start on April 23rd, 2015.
Joey: “Looking forward to ‘tons’ of touring in 2015! It’s getting harder and harder to be modest and humble about this band! It doesn’t get much better than this!”...
Tour Dates
03/02/2015 IE Dublin Olympia Theatre
03/03/2015 IE Belfast Ulster Hall
03/05/2015 UK Glasgow O2 ABC
03/06/2015 UK Glasgow O2 ABC
03/07/2015 UK Newcastle O2 Academy
03/08/2015 UK Leeds O2 Academy
03/10/2015 UK Nottingham Rock City
03/11/2015 UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
03/13/2015 UK Manchester Academy
03/14/2015 UK Wolverhampton Civic Hall
03/15/2015 UK Exeter University
03/16/2015 UK Bristol O2 Academy
03/18/2015 UK Bournemouth O2 Academy
03/19/2015 UK Norwich UEA
03/20/2015 UK London Shepherd‘s Bush Empire
03/21/2015 UK London Shepherd‘s Bush Empire
04/18/2015 - 04/22/2015 US Monsters Of Rock Cruise Monsters Of Rock Cruise
04/23/2015 US Sault St. Marie, MI Kewadin Casino
04/24/2015 US Milwaukee, WI Potowatomi Casino
04/25/2015 US Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
04/26/2015 US Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
04/28/2015 US Chicago, IL House Of Blues
04/30/2015 US New York City, NY Irving Plaza
05/01/2015 US Niagara Falls, NY The Bears Den
05/02/2015 US Columbia, MD M3 Festival
05/03/2015 US Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Line-up:
Joey Tempest – lead vocals, acoustic & rhythm guitar, keyboards
John Norum – lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
John Leven – bass, backing vocals
Mic Michaeli – keyboards, piano, backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Ian Haugland – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/europetheband
www.europetheband.com