Europe is a Swedish hard rock band formed in 1979 in Upplands Väsby, outside Stockholm. Their 1986 album The Final Countdown made them global stars - the title track hit #1 in 25 countries and has since surpassed 1.4 billion YouTube views, making it one of the most-streamed rock songs in history. After a hiatus through the 1990s, the classic lineup of Joey Tempest, John Norum, Mic Michaeli, John Leven and Ian Haugland reunited in 2003 and has been recording and touring ever since, with their 12th studio album Come This Madness due in September 2026.
Europe's 12th studio album Come This Madness, produced by Tom Dalgety, is confirmed for release on September 25, 2026.
Europe announced The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour covering 19 concerts across 12 countries in September-October 2026, with the band performing the 1986 album in its entirety each night.
The new album was recorded at RMV Studios in Stockholm in October 2025 with producer Tom Dalgety, known for his work with Ghost, Royal Blood and The Pixies.
Europe became the first Swedish band to receive a YouTube award for a single track surpassing one billion views, with the count for 'The Final Countdown' now approaching 1.4 billion.
Swedish rock band Europe marks 40 years of their iconic album "The Final Countdown" with a major anniversary tour. A night of classic hard rock anthems in Vienna.
Swedish hard rock legends EUROPE celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic album "The Final Countdown" with a concert tour in Berlin.
Legendary rock band EUROPE celebrates 40 years with an anniversary tour. The iconic hit "The Final Countdown" and other greatest hits performed live.