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EUROPE: ‘Firebox’ Video Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 1, 2012
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“Firebox”, the new video from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in Gothenburg, Sweden with Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, KAMELOT), who previously worked on the last three EUROPE videos.

“Firebox” comes off EUROPE‘s ninth studio album, “Bag Of Bones”, whicih was recently certified gold in the group’s home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. According to the band, the CD entered the official chart in Sweden at position No. 2 and “has since then continued to sell steadily.” The group added, “‘Bag Of Bones’ is fast becoming the most successful record since the reunion.”

Note: The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in Sweden has revised the sales requirements for albums to reach gold status in the country twice in the last seven years — from the pre-2002 level of 40,000 to the current 20,000.

Source: Blabbermouth

EUROPE: ‘Bag Of Bones’ Certified Gold In Sweden

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2012
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“Bag Of Bones”, the ninth studio album from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, has been certified gold in the group’s home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. According to the band, the CD entered the official chart in Sweden at position No. 2 and “has since then continued to sell steadily.” The group adds, “‘Bag Of Bones’ is fast becoming the most successful record since the reunion.

Note: The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in Sweden has revised the sales requirements for albums to reach gold status in the country twice in the last seven years — from the pre-2002 level of 40,000 to the current 20,000.

EUROPE recently filmed a video for the song “Firebox” in Gothenburg, Sweden. Helming the clip was Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, KAMELOT), who previously worked on the last three EUROPE videos.

The “Firebox” video will make its online debut in August.

“Bag Of Bones” was released in Europe on April 27 via earMusic/Edel. The CD, which features a guest appearance by blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, JOE BONAMASSA, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

EUROPE Tap STONERIDER To Open Fall Tour

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 23, 2012
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Hard rockers EUROPE have invited American band STONERIDER as special guests on their 2012 Bag Of Bones UK and European tour.

“Great to have these funky guys onboard,” says vocalist Joey Tempest. “They’ve got something going on! Sure to lift the spirit of the crowd, as we get ready to explode onto the the stage!”

Confirmed show dates can be found underneath the audio of Stonerider’s ‘Ramble Down’.

 

 

2012 Bag Of Bones world tour, UK and European leg:

October
20 – Kofmehl – Solothurn, Switzerland
21 – Alte Seilerei – Mannheim, Germany
23 – Arena – Vienna, Austria
25 – Obihall – Florence, Italy
26 – Vox – Modena, Italy
27 – Palabassano – Bassano, Italy
29 – Alcatraz – Milano, Italy

November
8 – KC Vltavska – Prague, Czech Republic
9 – Columbiahalle – Berlin, Germany
10 – Matrix – Bochum, Germany
12 – La Laiterie – Strasbourg, France
13 – Le Bataclan – Paris, France
14 – Le Transbordeur – Villeurbanne, France
19 – 013 – Tilburg, Holland
21 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, England
22 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, Scotland
23 – HMV Ritz – Manchester, England
25 – O2 Academy – Newcastle, England
26 – O2 Academy – Leeds, England
27 – Rock City – Nottingham, England
29 – O2 Academy – Bristol, England
30 – Coal Exchange – Cardiff, Wales

December
1 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – London, England

 

Source: Bravewords.com

EUROPE: New Audio Interview With JOEY TEMPEST

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 19, 2012
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Jorge Fretes of Spain’s GoetiaMetal.com recently conducted an interview with singer Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE. An audio snippet of the chat can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.

EUROPE‘s ninth studio album, “Bag Of Bones”, entered the official chart in Sweden at position No. 2.

“Bag Of Bones” was released in Europe on April 27 via earMusic/Edel. The CD, which features a guest appearance by blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, JOE BONAMASSA, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others.

 

 

 

 

Source: Blabbermouth.net

Track-By-Track Guide To EUROPE’s ‘Bag Of Bones’ By JOEY TEMPEST

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 17, 2012
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Vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE recently gave a track-by-track guide to the band’s new album, “Bag Of Bones”, to interviewer Geoff Barton of Classic Rock magazine. Check it out below.

EUROPE‘s ninth studio album, “Bag Of Bones”, entered the official chart in Sweden at position No. 2.

“Bag Of Bones” was released in Europe on April 27 via earMusic/Edel. The CD, which features a guest appearance by blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, JOE BONAMASSA, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others.

The “Not Supposed To Sing The Blues” video was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others.

The “Not Supposed To Sing The Blues” digital single was made available on March 9. Source: Blabbermouth.net

EUROPE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From ‘Bag Of Bones’ Recording Sessions

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 14, 2012
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Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for “Bag Of Bones”, the ninth studio album from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, can be seen below. Due on April 27 via earMusic/Edel, the CD, which features a guest appearance by blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, JOE BONAMASSA, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others. Source: Blabbermouth.net