Taken from his official FB-account.

We’re proud to share that out will finally be released on
September 25th. This is our 12th album and it represents a band that has continued to evolve, push forward, and never stand still. Across the record, you’ll hear that balance of classic #Europe and something more current and direct, shaped by energy, honesty, and everything we’ve experienced along the way.
The album was recorded at Riksmixningsverket/RMV Studio in #Stockholm and produced by Tom Dalgety, who became a real part of the creative process with us throughout. The record also features some incredible collaborations and was mixed by Mike Fraser, helping bring everything together.
???? Pre-order the album now: https://lnk.to/EuropeComeThisMadnessAlbum There is a lot more to come over the months ahead. /Europe https://come-this-madness-2026/ #Europetheband #JohnNorum #newalbum #studioalbum #ComeThisMadness

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Seems to me as a deliberate attempt to mix in some classic elements this time. A thus a partially different route than the last albums.

Time will tell if this is just PR or something with substance.

If it is in fact true I think it’s very interesting and - as someone pointed out previously - the best we can realistically hope for when it comes to a return to their classic sound.

I can also see this new balance act approach is something they needed / wanted to invest time in.

Perhaps I’m overanalysing a press release. And should go back to sleep.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/29/2026 11:40AM by Falken.