Official press release:
Europe are pleased to announce the release of a new studio album, Walk The Earth, out October 20, 2017.
If Europe’s 2015 album, War Of Kings, was the album that made the rock world realize what a formidable act Europe had become, then Walk The Earth is the album that is set to establish the band as one of the most exciting contemporary rock acts of current times.
The new album Walk The Earth will feature original artwork by famed Los Angeles artist Mike Sportes of Filth Mart. Vocalist Joey Tempest said on the appointment of Mike Sportes to do the cover:
“We were in the studio a few days into recording and Dave (Cobb, Producer) comes in wearing this very cool t-shirt with one of Mike’s designs on it. Immediately, we knew we had to check Mike’s other work and have him come up with an exclusive design for us based on the vibe of the album. We are very proud to have his amazing artwork as the Walk The Earth album cover!”
Walk The Earth track listing:
1. “Walk The Earth”
2. “The Siege”
3. “Kingdom United”
4. “Pictures”
5. “Election Day”
6. “Wolves”
7. “GTO”
8. “Haze”
9. “Whenever You’re Ready”
10. “Turn To Dust”
From the anthemic sound of the opening track, “Walk The Earth”, to the heavy vibe that is “Haze”, from the instant melody of “Election Day”, to the lyrical content of “Kingdom United”, Walk The Earth is the album that should see Europe rightly acclaimed as a band at the height of their powers. The wonderful melodies and depth of Joey Tempest’s vocals along with a powerhouse rhythm section and the guitar playing of John Norum, one of the great underrated guitarists. Norum’s guitar playing shines across the record. This is an album that is big in its scope and sound. Much like previous album War Of Kings, Walk The Earth is an album that has instant appeal but is also an album that needs to be lived with, in order to uncover its depth. The album was recorded at famed Abbey Road Studios in London with Grammy winning producer Dave Cobb (Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton).
Europe will tour with Deep Purple in late 2017. Full dates are below:
11/17 – Birmingham, UK | Barclaycard Arena
11/18 – Manchester, UK | Manchester Arena
11/20 – Cardiff, UK | Motorpoint Arena
11/22 – Glasgow, UK | The SSE Hydro
11/23 – London, UK | The O2 Arena