Europe return with another striking glimpse of their forthcoming studio album ‘Come This Madness‘, unveiling the anthemic new single ‘Scandinavian Eyes’, which arrives with a melody that gets under your skin almost immediately. ‘Come This Madness‘ is set for release on September 25th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available – here.
Built around a driving riff, an unmistakable chorus, soaring vocal lines and arrangements, ‘Scandinavian Eyes’ is the kind of song that feels like a symphony built for the stage. There is an expansive quality to the track, with Europe combining the power and immediacy of rock with the depth of orchestral music.
“This driving riff, orchestral magic, vocal and guitar melodies make this one of my favourite Europe songs in a long time! says Europe’s founding member and frontman Joey Tempest. “A lyric about crossing the line between good and ‘not so good’…. We’re very proud of this track and can’t wait to perform it live!”
The accompanying performance video, directed by Patric Ullaeus, captures Europe firing on all cylinders and showcasing the full force of their live presence. It puts their chemistry, musicianship and sheer energy front and centre, allowing the intensity of ‘Scandinavian Eyes’ to speak for itself.
Europe’s new studio album ‘Come This Madness‘ signals a powerful new chapter for one of rock’s most enduring acts. Across songs like ‘One on One’, ‘The Cult of Ignorance’, and the title track ‘Come This Madness’, the band channel tension, truth, and raw energy into a record that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant.
Watch and listen to Europe’s recently released and celebrated singles ‘The Cult of Ignorance’ and ‘One on One’, here. Videos directed by Patric Ullaeus.
‘Come This Madness‘ was recorded at RMV Studio, the Stockholm-based recording facility founded by Benny Andersson and Ludvig Andersson. The album features special guests Tobias Forge (Ghost) and Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth) on backing vocals and was produced by acclaimed producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Pixies, The Cult, Opeth), who became a true creative force throughout the process, deeply embedded in the band’s writing and recording, shaping the album’s sound from the ground up. To bring the project to its final stage and complete their vision, the band turned to one of rock’s most respected recording legends Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Van Halen, Metallica, The Cult, Loverboy) to mix the record.
With ‘Come This Madness‘, Europe deliver a landmark record that finds them fully realised and present, confronting the realities of the modern world with conviction and creativity. Building on the momentum surrounding the album’s release, the band will also embark on an extensive tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘The Final Countdown‘. Kicking off in Glasgow on September 30th, The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour promises to unite the legacy that defined them with the renewed energy, driving them forward today.
Fans are urged to book quickly to avoid disappointment, as many dates are already sold out and only a very limited number of tickets remain for some other shows. For a full list of dates and ticket information, please visit: www.europetheband.com
2026 Dates:
30 Sep – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (GB)*
2 Oct – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (GB)*
3 Oct – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, London (GB)*
5 Oct – Musis Arnhem, Arnhem (NL)*
6 Oct – Olympia, Paris (FR)*
8 Oct – Poble Espanyol, Barcelona (ES)*
9 Oct – Bilbao Arena Mirabilla, Bilbao (ES)*
10 Oct – La Cubierta, Madrid (ES)*
12 Oct – Salle Métropole, Lausanne (CH)*
13 Oct – Volkshaus, Zürich (CH)*
14 Oct – Alcatraz, Milan (IT)*
16 Oct – Liederhalle, Stuttgart (DE)*
17 Oct – Gasometer, Wien (AT)*
19 Oct – Admiralspalast Theater, Berlin (DE)*
20 Oct – COS Torwar, Warszawa (PL)*
22 Oct – Falkoner, Frederiksberg (DK)*
23 Oct – Film Studios, Gothenburg (SE)*
24 Oct – B-K, Stockholm (SE)*
26 Oct – Sentrum Scene, Oslo (NO)*
15 Nov – Malta Metal Weekend, St. Julians (MT)*
21 Nov – Ostravar Aréna, Ostrava (CZ)*
25 Nov – Aalto Hall @ House of Culture, Helsinki (FI)*
27 Nov – John Smith Rock Frozen Paviljonki, Jyväskylä (FI)*
28 Nov – Unholy Winter Festival Joensuu Areena, Joensuu (FI)*
*The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour
‘Come This Madness‘ album artwork by Storm Studios (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Muse).
Tracklist:
- One on One
- The Cult of Ignorance
- Come This Madness
- This Time of Year
- In a Different World
- Scandinavian Eyes
- Takin’ It Back
- In the Absence of Grace
- The Angels Must Have Flown
- The Devil’s Back
- Nothing Can Follow This
‘Come This Madness‘ will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Pre-orders can be placed – here
Line-up:
Joey Tempest – Lead Vocals
John Norum – Guitars
John Levén – Bass
Mic Michaeli – Keyboards
Ian Haugland – Drums
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