Pretty good article from Norwegian site
Dec 9, 2012 11:28:50 GMT 2
Post by Stein on Dec 9, 2012 11:28:50 GMT 2
www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/hordaland/1.9944241
Translation (by Googe Translate, I will edit it later)
Being embraced by hard metalfans
Europe has spent eight years and four albums on his comeback. Now do poodle rockers great happiness in tough metal festivals. - Very flattering, says Joey Tempest.
Not long ago it would have been completely unheard of that a band with such a strong "glam metal" stamp at all was approaching festivals like Hellfest French and British Bloodstock.
Not to mention that metal lovers from several nations would Jenka dance to a band version of "The Final Countdown" on giant Wacken Open Air Metal Festival in Germany.
Much has thus changed, which is a change for the band as well.
- Has taken time to accept
- These hardcore festivals are a somewhat new thing for us, which began three or four years ago. I do not know why, but we are well received there. Many of the musicians in the bands come and tell us that they heard on the first two Europe-plates when they started playing. It's very flattering, says Joey Tempest to NRK.no.
The wind has really turned for the Swedish Europe, lying with a broken back in the early 90's. 30 years after the start Joey Tempest finally feel that his band is where they should be.
- It has taken time for people to accept the "new Europe", but we were prepared, he said.
Took a long break when grunge came
Get bands marked changes occurring in the rock industry in the early 90th century, more body than the Swedish hard rock band. From chart-topping and wild jubilation over the world with " The Final Countdown "(1986) and partly also with" Out Of This World "(1988), was bom stop when grunge wave struck the U.S. and the rest of the world.
When Tempest & Co. released "Prisoners In Paradise" in 1991, the world would rather have Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The U.S. division of the label facing the Swedes back.
The result was a long pause for Europe, which since then is inexorably associated with puddelhår and their biggest hit.
Will work more with Kevin Shirley
Turns we watch until 2012, Europe has become a respected and at times critically acclaimed band with feet firmly planted in the blues-based part of the classic rock genre. The band's ninth album, "Bag Of Bones" is produced by the hippest guy behind the mixing desk for the moment, Kevin Shirley.
- "Bag Of Bones" have received a very good reception, not least in Norway. It has also been our best list location where the long, long time, says the singer.
- How was it working with Kevin Shirley?
- Very exciting. He likes to do things very "old school". Four or five shots live in the studio, so you choose the best. Very few overdubs. It's a good recipe. There are bare, honest, lekfylt and spontaneously. So we hope we get to work with Kevin also on our next album.
Long way back
Saturday acting Swedes in Grieg Hall in Bergen, where they played in 1986, just before "The Final Countdown" really made them international stars. But when they came back to Bergen in 2005, it was less than half full in the West Hall.
Singer does not deny that the way back after comeback in 2003 has been steep and long.
- You must keep the long and tear to convince people. The first two plates after comeback went treigt with. It has taken us four plates and eight years, and now we see a new generation and a new audience to the concerts, said Tempest.
The guitarist left the band at the top
Next year it is 30 years since the debut and had a minor hit with the song "Seven Doors Hotel" which particularly the Japanese audience pressed to his chest. The following year they followed up with some more elaborate "Wings Of Tomorrow", before it too seriously narrow in 1986 with "The Final Countdown".
The shock was so great when the Norwegian group's guitarist, John Norum, left Europe just when they were on top. Inn from the sidelines Kee Marcello came from the band Easy Action, as Joey Tempest had worked with the "Swedish Metal Aid" in 1985.
- It was a difficult situation. John Norum and I have been buddies since we were 14-15 years, so it was an adjustment. But we were on top and had a bunch of gigs listed, so we had to continue. It has been a pleasure to have John Norum back at the last four discs, said Tempest.
- Discussed playing with two guitarists
- On New Year's Eve in 1999 you performed with both John Norum and Kee Marcello. Was it discussed having both when you did real comeback?
- Yes, we talked about it, but it ran into the sand. Kee was very busy, had his own band and lived in another city. But it was fun playing together that night.
Since then eksgitaristen published book about his life in the band and announced lawsuits against Europe. He claims he owns 20 percent of the band's trademark, but he has not got any money from the group of nearly 20 years. All indications in other words that they have seen Kee Marcello on stage with Europe for the last time.
Portions recipe for success
Joey Tempest does not deny that he is proud that Europe has managed to rise from the ashes and become a respected and attractive rock band again, though on a slightly smaller scale than in the heyday of the 80's.
He believes young and good band has everything it takes to succeed in the same way, as long as they think and priorities straight.
- It is much harder to get noticed today than when we began. But if you work hard, you can achieve success, says Tempest.
- The key is to play a lot live, work hard on its home page and be good and active on Facebook and other social media. All power is there now.
- Important to spend time practicing
Meanwhile he directs a cautionary finger at those who expect success without going into the skin and hair.
- One must still practice their instruments and learn from others. Learn everything about your idols, read everything you find about them, study them and do your own thing out of it. In today's fast moving society it is perhaps something youngsters do not take the time, but it is still very important for success, says 49-year-old.
Translation (by Googe Translate, I will edit it later)
Being embraced by hard metalfans
Europe has spent eight years and four albums on his comeback. Now do poodle rockers great happiness in tough metal festivals. - Very flattering, says Joey Tempest.
Not long ago it would have been completely unheard of that a band with such a strong "glam metal" stamp at all was approaching festivals like Hellfest French and British Bloodstock.
Not to mention that metal lovers from several nations would Jenka dance to a band version of "The Final Countdown" on giant Wacken Open Air Metal Festival in Germany.
Much has thus changed, which is a change for the band as well.
- Has taken time to accept
- These hardcore festivals are a somewhat new thing for us, which began three or four years ago. I do not know why, but we are well received there. Many of the musicians in the bands come and tell us that they heard on the first two Europe-plates when they started playing. It's very flattering, says Joey Tempest to NRK.no.
The wind has really turned for the Swedish Europe, lying with a broken back in the early 90's. 30 years after the start Joey Tempest finally feel that his band is where they should be.
- It has taken time for people to accept the "new Europe", but we were prepared, he said.
Took a long break when grunge came
Get bands marked changes occurring in the rock industry in the early 90th century, more body than the Swedish hard rock band. From chart-topping and wild jubilation over the world with " The Final Countdown "(1986) and partly also with" Out Of This World "(1988), was bom stop when grunge wave struck the U.S. and the rest of the world.
When Tempest & Co. released "Prisoners In Paradise" in 1991, the world would rather have Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The U.S. division of the label facing the Swedes back.
The result was a long pause for Europe, which since then is inexorably associated with puddelhår and their biggest hit.
Will work more with Kevin Shirley
Turns we watch until 2012, Europe has become a respected and at times critically acclaimed band with feet firmly planted in the blues-based part of the classic rock genre. The band's ninth album, "Bag Of Bones" is produced by the hippest guy behind the mixing desk for the moment, Kevin Shirley.
- "Bag Of Bones" have received a very good reception, not least in Norway. It has also been our best list location where the long, long time, says the singer.
- How was it working with Kevin Shirley?
- Very exciting. He likes to do things very "old school". Four or five shots live in the studio, so you choose the best. Very few overdubs. It's a good recipe. There are bare, honest, lekfylt and spontaneously. So we hope we get to work with Kevin also on our next album.
Long way back
Saturday acting Swedes in Grieg Hall in Bergen, where they played in 1986, just before "The Final Countdown" really made them international stars. But when they came back to Bergen in 2005, it was less than half full in the West Hall.
Singer does not deny that the way back after comeback in 2003 has been steep and long.
- You must keep the long and tear to convince people. The first two plates after comeback went treigt with. It has taken us four plates and eight years, and now we see a new generation and a new audience to the concerts, said Tempest.
The guitarist left the band at the top
Next year it is 30 years since the debut and had a minor hit with the song "Seven Doors Hotel" which particularly the Japanese audience pressed to his chest. The following year they followed up with some more elaborate "Wings Of Tomorrow", before it too seriously narrow in 1986 with "The Final Countdown".
The shock was so great when the Norwegian group's guitarist, John Norum, left Europe just when they were on top. Inn from the sidelines Kee Marcello came from the band Easy Action, as Joey Tempest had worked with the "Swedish Metal Aid" in 1985.
- It was a difficult situation. John Norum and I have been buddies since we were 14-15 years, so it was an adjustment. But we were on top and had a bunch of gigs listed, so we had to continue. It has been a pleasure to have John Norum back at the last four discs, said Tempest.
- Discussed playing with two guitarists
- On New Year's Eve in 1999 you performed with both John Norum and Kee Marcello. Was it discussed having both when you did real comeback?
- Yes, we talked about it, but it ran into the sand. Kee was very busy, had his own band and lived in another city. But it was fun playing together that night.
Since then eksgitaristen published book about his life in the band and announced lawsuits against Europe. He claims he owns 20 percent of the band's trademark, but he has not got any money from the group of nearly 20 years. All indications in other words that they have seen Kee Marcello on stage with Europe for the last time.
Portions recipe for success
Joey Tempest does not deny that he is proud that Europe has managed to rise from the ashes and become a respected and attractive rock band again, though on a slightly smaller scale than in the heyday of the 80's.
He believes young and good band has everything it takes to succeed in the same way, as long as they think and priorities straight.
- It is much harder to get noticed today than when we began. But if you work hard, you can achieve success, says Tempest.
- The key is to play a lot live, work hard on its home page and be good and active on Facebook and other social media. All power is there now.
- Important to spend time practicing
Meanwhile he directs a cautionary finger at those who expect success without going into the skin and hair.
- One must still practice their instruments and learn from others. Learn everything about your idols, read everything you find about them, study them and do your own thing out of it. In today's fast moving society it is perhaps something youngsters do not take the time, but it is still very important for success, says 49-year-old.