Europe - Release a new record and hit the UK for a tour!

March 2015

Tour, UK

Swedish Rock legends Europe embark on UK tour with Black Star Riders to celebrate their 10th studio album!

Swedish Rock legends Europe will release their tenth album War of Kings, in March 2015 on UDR Records. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden and produced by Dave Cobb (Rival Sons) and engineered by John Netti, 'War of Kings' sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating eleven 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. The album will be released in the UK on March 2nd, Japan on March 4th (via JVC), the EU on March 6th and the US on March 10th.

“'War of Kings' is the album we always wanted to make, ever since we were kids listening to bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. And after hearing Dave Cobb amazing production for Rival Sons we simply had to work with him. Our adventure is still on!” - Joey Tempest (Europe)

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 80's, under pinned by their hit album and single 'The Final Countdown', before going on hiatus between 1992 and 2003. They re-united 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 fourty Rock album charts and debut at No.2 on the Swedish national charts and 'War of Kings' is set to take full advantage of the global groundwork Europe have put in over the last few years.

“Hey! We took the long road! but we wanted to re-establish Europe the proper way. It’s taken ten years and countless tours since the re-union, but we’re finally getting there! And we’ve done it our way!” - Joey Tempest (Europe)

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 twenty five years before continuing in the UK with Black star Riders.

“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!” - Joey Tempest (Europe)