Europe return with another powerful glimpse of their forthcoming studio album ‘Come This Madness‘, unveiling the album’s powerful title track. The highly anticipated album, Come This Madness‘ (review here) is out this Friday, September 25th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available here.
The song opens with razor-sharp metallic riffs, giving way to simmering verses that steadily build anticipation, culminating in a huge, explosive chorus driven by an instant anthemic hook. Carefully crafted dynamics move seamlessly between mellow, stripped-back passages and moments of intensity with powerhouse vocals and sweeping guitar solos.
“With ‘Come This Madness‘, we wanted to write and produce songs in the spirit of the old days,” says Europe’s founding member and frontman Joey Tempest. “There are plenty of soaring melodies and big choruses, and we worked hard on the production. We had a lot of fun in the studio making the album. There are strong connections to our past throughout the record and I think a lot of Europe fans are going to love it!”
The track is accompanied by a video montage offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse of Europe at work, capturing the hugely-in-demand band throughout the whirlwind campaign surrounding the album in 2026. Filmed on the road and amid the relentless schedule of a band operating at full speed, the footage captures Europe firing on all cylinders, brimming with energy, excitement and infectious chemistry. From the intensity of the live shows to the quieter moments in between, the footage offers a candid snapshot of a band fully immersed in the momentum of a major album campaign, as they take Come This Madness out into the world.
Europe’s new studio album ‘Come This Madness’ marks another chapter in the enduring legacy of one of rock’s most celebrated bands as they channel tension, truth, and raw energy into a record that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant.
“With this album, I think we’ve looked around at what’s happening in the world and tried to describe some of it through the songs. But at the end of the day, it’s still entertainment, it’s still music, and most importantly, it’s still about having fun!” concludes Joey Tempest.
Watch and listen to Europe’s recently released and celebrated singles ‘The Cult of Ignorance’, ‘One on One’ and ‘Scandinavian Eyes’ here. Videos directed by Patric Ullaeus.
Building on the momentum surrounding the album’s release, Europe 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 will unite the legacy that defined the band with the renewed energy driving them forward today. The incredible demand for the tour is already evident, with numerous dates sold out and only a very limited number of tickets remaining for several other shows: a testament to the enduring popularity of Europe and the excitement surrounding this milestone anniversary.
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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