urope are pleased to announce the premiere of their new video for “The Siege” taken from their critically acclaimed album “Walk The Earth”, which was recorded at legendary Abbey Road Studios in London during the spring of 2017. Produced by Grammy winner Dave Cobb (Rival Sons, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isabell) it was released on October 20th 2017 via Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music).
“The Siege” described by singer Joey Tempest as a “snapshot” of a battle during The French Revolution, from an album that in part is lyrically exploring the rise and possible fall of western democracy and features collaboration with Joey’s old friend Chris Difford (from the band Squeeze) on the lyric.
The Video is directed by Europe’s long-time collaborator Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Arch Enemy).
Praised by critics around the globe since its release, “Walk The Earth” has easily cemented its reputation as a rock music masterpiece. Among the abundant awards received, “Walk The Earth” won Best Album at the 2018 Swedish Grammi Awards, Best Album of the Year Bandit Rock Radio and came in at first place in the Album of The Year Sweden Rock Magazine.
Sweden’s legendary hard rock band EUROPE, best known for their worldwide 1986 Smash Hit The Final Countdown, will arrive on Australian shores next week!
This will be the first time the band has toured Australia in their 35 year career and their first show kicks on in Perth on Wednesday, May 16!
The bands most recent album, 2017’s Walk The Earth has received fantastic reviews the world over and they have just released a new music video for the track, The Siege. The Zeppelinesque riff gives way to Deep Purple like keyboards and a catchy as hell chorus!
The Australian shows will be very special and in a world first for the band, will consist of two sets!
Over TWO HOURS of music with a short break in the middle. And will feature fan favourites from albums including Rock The Night, Carrie, Cherokee, Heart Of Stone, Danger On The Track, Superstitious, Ready Or Not and Open Your Heart
Plus songs from their first two albums which very rarely get played live, including Scream Of Anger and Seven Doors Hotel, all the way through to their current and 11th album Walk The Earth!
Watch Joey Tempest explain here
It’s going to be one amazing night!!
Featuring the classic lineup of Joey Tempest (Lead Vocals), John Norum (Guitar), Mic Michaeli (Keyboards), John Leven (Bass Guitar) and Ian Haugland (Drums),
Europe have achieved total worldwide sales in excess of 25 million, with the 1986 mega-hit The Final Countdown reaching No1 in 25 countries.
On touring Australia Joey Tempest adds “We are so excited to be touring Australia for the first time! It’s something we always wanted to do, but we just couldn’t make the schedules work before. But now…its going to happen and we can finally hook up with our friends down under!”
AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES
Wednesday, May 16: Concert Hall, Perth
Friday, May 18: Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday, May 19: Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tuesday, May 22: Enmore Theatre, Sydney **
Wednesday, May 23: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets on sale now via ticketmaster.com.au
**Sydney tickets available from ticketek.com.au
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