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Joey Tempest. John Norum. Mic Michaeli. Ian Haugland. John Leven. These names can only mean one thing: Europe are back with their classic line-up. To call this union long-awaited is an understatement. Recent festival gigs have proved beyond all doubt that the audience certainly hasn't forgotten. They also proved that Europe have never been better. All of this will be confirmed by the new album Start From The Dark and the forthcoming concert tour. Everyone privileged enough to have been able to catch the band live during the summer all seem to agree. The band is heavy , they are having fun. They are focused and in great shape. They play with authority. And, most important of all: they are hungry for more ,and eager to prove that there are several more chapters in the success story Europe. Looking back, the strengths of the bands classic line-up seem so obvious. The combination of Joey Tempest melodies and John Norum riffs. The bands exquisite musicianship and friendship. The wa...