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Band Bio | Band Members | Albums | Steelhouse Festival | Overall Review
Steelhouse Appearance: 2018 (Headliner)
Genre: Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Glam Metal
From: Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Formed in 1979 and conquering the world by 1986, Europe became global rock icons thanks to a certain timeless anthem (you know the one). But to write them off as a one-hit wonder would be a massive disservice. Europe’s catalogue is full of soaring vocals, epic keyboards, killer solos, and a surprising amount of musical evolution.
Over the years, they’ve transitioned from glam-tinged hard rock into a heavier, bluesier beast – and live, they deliver with pure finesse and veteran swagger.
The album that made them legends.
Must-hear: The Final Countdown, Rock the Night, Carrie
More melodic, with massive production.
Must-hear: Superstitious, Let the Good Times Rock
Heavier post-hiatus return – modern, darker edge.
Must-hear: Hero, Start from the Dark
A dramatic, riff-heavy late-era triumph.
Must-hear: Hole in My Pocket, The Second Day
Set Vibe:
An all-killer, no-filler headline set that mixed stadium swagger with real musicianship. Europe weren’t just there to do one song – they brought the full thunder. From Norum’s scorching solos to Tempest’s mic-stand wizardry, the mountaintop crowd was hooked start to finish.
Highlights:
– War of Kings opened like a thunderclap
– Carrie brought the lighters out and the feels in
– The Final Countdown – a singalong so loud it probably woke the dragons under the mountain
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Be your dad’s favourite band and your secret guilty pleasure
Bring ‘em back? Count on it.
Steelhouse Appearance: 2018 (Headliner) Genre: Classic Rock / Hard Rock / Glam Metal From: Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Band Bio
Formed in 1979 and conquering the world by 1986, Europe became global rock icons thanks to a certain timeless anthem (you know the one). But to write them off as a one-hit wonder would be a massive disservice. Europe’s catalogue is full of soaring vocals, epic keyboards, killer solos, and a surprising amount of musical evolution.
Over the years, they’ve transitioned from glam-tinged hard rock into a heavier, bluesier beast – and live, they deliver with pure finesse and veteran swagger.
Band Members (Steelhouse 2018 lineup)
- Joey Tempest – Vocals
- John Norum – Lead Guitar
- Mic Michaeli – Keyboards
Ian Haugland – Drums- John Levén – Bass
Fun Fact: Their 1986 album The Final Countdown sold over 15 million copies – and is still the go-to soundtrack for dramatic entrances, sports events, and festival finales.
Album List (Essential Picks)
The Final Countdown (1986)
The album that made them legends.
Must-hear: The Final Countdown, Rock the Night, Carrie
Out of This World (1988)
More melodic, with massive production.
Must-hear: Superstitious, Let the Good Times Rock
Start from the Dark (2004)
Heavier post-hiatus return – modern, darker edge.
Must-hear: Hero, Start from the Dark
War of Kings (2015)
A dramatic, riff-heavy late-era triumph.
Must-hear: Hole in My Pocket, The Second Day
Steelhouse Festival – 2018 Performance
Set Vibe:
An all-killer, no-filler headline set that mixed stadium swagger with real musicianship. Europe weren’t just there to do one song – they brought the full thunder. From Norum’s scorching solos to Tempest’s mic-stand wizardry, the mountaintop crowd was hooked start to finish.
Highlights:
– War of Kings opened like a thunderclap
– Carrie brought the lighters out and the feels in
– The Final Countdown – a singalong so loud it probably woke the dragons under the mountain
Overall Review
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Be your dad’s favourite band and your secret guilty pleasure
Bring ‘em back? Count on it.
