Europe singer Joey Tempest said he sometimes wonders what would have happened to the band if they never had a worldwide hit with “The Final Countdown.” Released in 1986, the song became their ...

To anyone outside of Sweden, Europe appeared to burst out of nowhere when they topped the charts of 25 different countries with their single The Final Countdown in 1986. However, with seven years of ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Swedish rock legends EUROPE-- Joey Tempest (Lead Vocals), John Norum (Guitars), ...

Swedish Heavy Metal kings Europe will mark 40 years of The Final Countdown in 2026 with a 19‑date European tour, performing ...

Before Europe's "The Final Countdown" became a worldwide sports anthem -- and part of many moments in pop culture -- some of its roots came from disco and David Bowie. The story that vocalist Joey ...

Europe is the band that brought you 'The Final Countdown' and 'Carrie.' They've also released a slew of heavier albums, including their new one, 'Last Look at Eden.' Because of 'The Final Countdown,' ...

Swedish rock band EUROPE has announced 2026 dates of their upcoming The Final Countdown European tour. The band will ...

Candler Park Music Fest announces lineup: Galactic, Ripe, Webster and... Melissa Ruggieri has covered music and entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010 and created the Atlanta ...

"I sometimes compare us to Aerosmith. I mean, we don't even come close, but I think [Aerosmith guitarist] Joe Perry left for a few albums, and it wasn't good and it was great when he came back. It was ...

To mark the 40th anniversary of their hit album "The Final Countdown," Europe has announced a European tour! In Paris, catch the Swedish hard rock band on stage at the Olympia on Tuesday, October 6, ...