EUROPE TGIF FILM FEST – Recording sessions October 2011  

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January 24, 2012
New Europe album title announced: we can proudly announce the title of the new Europe album, produced by Kevin Shirley! Watch out this April/May for our 9th studio masterwork “BAG OF BONES”! /Europe

January 6, 2012
Hi everyone!
We’re now almost done with recording of songs. Just a few more overdubs that will be made in Stockholm next week. Kevin will start mixing in his studio round the 14th of January. We can’t wait to put this one out…. its a wild one, thats for sure. A few small surprises as well. We’re looking at an April/May release.
/Europe

November 26, 2011
In the first week of December we’ll get together in the studio to do some additional recordings before it’s ready for Kevin Shirley to start mixing after Christmas. X-citing stuff!  – IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

November 13, 2011
Kevin Shirley just sent the first “ruffmixes” from some of the new songs… I was blown away by “this band” I was hearing. I have truly never heard us this sparkling of live energy on a studio album before! – IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

November 9, 2011
EUROPE – TGIF FILM FEST 11.11.11
Starting this Friday November 11, 2011 and every Friday until the release of our new CD in April/May 2012, we’re going to post clips from our recent recording session on our official Europe Tour Blog! Please, join us for some fun to see what went on behind closed doors. It’s the least we can do for you guys to thank you for your support and inspiration. To check it out, visit  http://europethebandblog.blogspot.com/ /Europe

November 7, 2011
“Anton Fig puts some percussion on some tracks for the new Europe album… then Joe Bonamassa popped in to the studio and played a little slide guitar on a Europe song (at the request of the band!).  Joey and the lads will be thrilled!” (Kevin Shirley).

As you may have already seen. Kevin has had a visit from Joe Bonamassa and Anton Fig in the studio. This is something we really wanted to happen. Great stuff! /Europe

October 27, 2011
Today was the last day in the studio. We worked on some guitar solos and backing vocals… Man this album’s gonna kick your ass!!! Kevin’s now going to start mixing it all, and we’re all fXXing excited to hear the end result. IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE - Thats us done for this time. 4 weeks 11 songs. We’re finally doing a real rock record! Kevin’s been a real inspiration. Most stuff cut live. We have some bits and pieces left to record before christmas and then mixing in LA in January. This is some cool shit! Hey! We we always said that one day this band was going to amount to something. We’re getting there! We’ll put some clips on here later… All the best. /Europe EUROPETHEBAND BLOG

October 26, 2011
Work is going great today. More superior guitar solos from mr Norum, and a very cool intro that George Lucas would sell his mother to get!!! Photo: The boys diggin’ John’s last guitar solo! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 25, 2011

Working on guitar solos and backing vocals today, John is really burning away today! See that guitar? It’s not really a guitar, it’s actually a part of his body ;) IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 24, 2011
Today we’re doing overdubs. John did some very cool slide stuff with his old Fender Telecaster and I played some weird percussion stuff… Shakin’some jars with pebbles ‘n’ rattle some boxes with trash, just playing around basically! The Soul brothas Mic and Joey working on different vocal harmonies. It’s turning out real cool! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 19, 2011
Yesterday we recorded a beautiful, powerful and emotional song. I wept like a child thru the whole session. Kevin even had to stop the recording several times just to come in to me in the studio to comfort me and sing a soothing lullaby ;)

I think this will be one of our strongest songs ever…! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 15, 2011
Yesterday we wrote a new song in the studio, it grew out of a really cool riff that John Norum had and then Joey came up with a great chorus. We played it over a couple of times before we pressed the “rec button”. It felt great, just like they used to record back in the 70′s. IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 13, 2011
Here’s Johnny boy checking out his new baritone Gibson Les Paul guitar that he used on the song, a mean muthafucka sound! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 11, 2011
Yesterday we finished off another magnificent track, dynamic, rockin’ and with a kick ass melody… Another classic Europe song is born! Another day and another great track on tape… Oh sorry, I meant on the hard drive ;) some wicked drumming on this song I have to say!  IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 7, 2011
Three songs done the first week. We’re finishing each song as we go along which is an unusual but very exiting way of working for us. Every song gets its own treatment. Kevin is definitely the man for the job. This album will be a real hardcore classic rock record with the blues knocking on the door! We’re keeping busy but we will update this blog when we can. All the best. /Europe  EUROPETHEBAND BLOG

October 6, 2011
No. 3 is done! Man… This song is so groovy, nazty’n sexy it gets me hard, and I mean, at my age that’s a good sign!!! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 5, 2011
We just put down the second song, god damn it’s ROCKI’N'!!! IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 4, 2011
Just finished up the second day in the studio. Today we laid down the first track and it went really smooth. It’s going to be a real ballsack buster! Everything sounds great. IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

October 3, 2011
First day in the recording studio in Stockholm. Day 1. First day in the studio is always a little like, ok… What’s happening here, where do I put my drums? where’s the toilet? how does the coffiee machine work? and so on, a bunch of question marks that needs to be straighten out. I guess we’re well on the way to start recording an album here. Photo: The boys talking some strategy.
(later) Just wrapped it up fo today! I think we did pretty much what we set out to do on the first day, got the sounds down and started working on the first track.
Europe are working at the new album out next year. Thanks to Ian Haugland for the updates. IAN HAUGLAND – THE OFFICIAL PAGE

September 6, 2011
GAIN/SONY MUSIC TECKNAR SKIVAVTAL MED EUROPE (GAIN/SONY MUSIC SIGNS RECORD DEAL WITH EUROPE)
Gain/Sony Music har tecknat skivavtal med Europe för Norden. Sveriges genom tiderna största rockband med 20 miljoner sålda skivor släppte senast 2009 skivan Last look at Eden som sålde guld. Bandet lämnar därmed Universal som har släppt de senaste skivorna.
Europe kommer i höst att gå in i studion tillsammans med producenten Kevin Shirley för att spela in sitt kommande album som är planerat att släppas i april nästa år.
“Hela bandet ser verkligen fram emot att jobba med ett ungt, hungrigt team på Gain med rötterna i rocken och samtidigt komma hem till backkatalogen på Sony. Vi har ett riktigt härligt rockalbum på gång tillsammans med producenten Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Black stone Cherry) Det här kan bli hur kul som helst” Joey Tempest.
”Det känns helt fantastiskt! Europe är Sveriges genom tiderna största rockband och har skrivit svensk musikhistoria tillsammans med band som ABBA och Roxette”. Vi är oerhört glada och stolta över att Europe valde Gain” Markus Tagaris/Gain.
Source: ROCKNYTT

July 12, 2011
Europe confirm new album to be produced by Kevin Shirley
EUROPE, Sweden’s biggest rock band, confirm their next studio album, slated for April 2012 release, will be produced by the world’s hottest rock record producer, Kevin Shirley.
No stranger to the crème de la crème of iconic rock records, Shirley has produced albums for Iron Maiden, Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, Black Stone Cherry, Journey and many more.
“We still feel we have one hell of a rock record to make” says Europe’s singer Joey Tempest. “Kevin’s the man for the job. We love his work with Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, and Black Stone Cherry. He’s the real deal. We’re ready to do some serious damage.”

Last week Europe met up with Shirley in Stockholm to discuss the direction of the next album. Based on reactions from the fans and media, Europe’s 2009 album Last Look at Eden proved to be the band’s most important record since The Final Countdown.
“I’ve been a big fan of Europe’s work for years,” says Shirley. ”The band is influential and highly underrated. I can’t wait to make the upcoming album their most explosive to date.”
After summer 2011, Europe will finish the promotion of Last Look at Eden tour, and will start to focus their energy on the next album produced by Shirley.
“We’ve toured for one and a half years” adds Tempest. “It’s time to write and record some new songs and get back on the road again in 2012.”
The new material suggests a more straight forward rock approach evident in Doghouse; a new song Europe performed on their recent UK tour. The song is also featured on Europe’s upcoming Europe: Live at Shepherd’s Bush DVD, released August 2011 on earMUSIC CDs and DVDs.
earMUSIC is also about to release a limited deluxe book with pictures be Denis O’Regan. Live Look At Eden features exclusive live audio and the stunning performance at last year iTunes Festival in London.
Recording for Europe’s new album begins in Stockholm on October 3rd, and will be released in April 2012.
Source: NOBLE PR

May 23, 2010
Check here for all the details about “Play Yard Blues”

May 20, 2010
Yesterday, May 19,  the Japanese edition of “Play Yard Blues” was released on Victor Entertainment. Not including any bonus track, but a booklet with lyrics  in English and Japanese language, an interview with John recorded during the tour with Europe in Japan last March, and some additional photos is included.
It was also announced the release of the Taiwanese edition, out next month.

May 19, 2010
Mascot Records is pleased to announce the July 5th UK release date of “Play Yard Blues” – the long-awaited new studio album from Europe guitarist John Norum.
Hot on the heels of Europe’s critically acclaimed 2009 album “Last Look At Eden”, Play Yard Blues is Norum’s seventh solo release, featuring seven original John Norum tracks and three covers, including Thin Lizzy’s It’s Only Money, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush’ Ditch Queen and Mountain’s Travellin’ in the Dark.
The new solo album sees Norum take his guitar playing in a new direction. While his trademark sound and distinctive style remains, the new recordings embody a bluesy rock vibe and much more soulful approach.
Both mixed and produced by John Norum, Play Yard Blues was recorded in Norum’s home town of Stockholm alongside Peer Stappe (who play percussion on the album). Norum’s long-standing Europe bandmate Mic Michaeli appears on the album, playing keyboards on several tracks.
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Source: Noble PR Consultancy

March, 2010
PLAY YARD BLUES is the title of John Norum’s new solo album, out May 17, 2010 on Mascot Records.

TRACKLIST:

LET IT SHINE (Norum / Torberg)

RED LIGHT GREEN HIGH (Norum / Torberg)

IT’S ONLY MONEY – Thin Lizzy cover – (Lynott)

GOT MY EYES ON YOU (Norum / Sundin)

WHEN DARKNESS FALLS (Norum / Torberg / Steppe)

OVER AND DONE (Norum / Steppe)

DITCH QUEEN – Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush cover – (Frank Marino)

TRAVEL IN THE DARK – Mountain cover – (Pappalardi / Collins)

BORN AGAIN (Norum / Sundin)

PLAY YARD BLUES (Norum)

MUSICIANS:

John Norum – guitars, vocals

Tomas Torberg – bass

Thomas Broman – drums

Peer Stappe – percussion

Leif Sundin – vocals (Born Again, Got My Eyes on You)

Mic Michaeli – keyboards

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