Europe release the hook-laden new single, The Cult of Ignorance, the second track unveiled from their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Come This Madness, set for release on September 25th through Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available now.
Driven by an instantly memorable hook and an anthemic chorus, The Cult of Ignorance combines undeniable catchiness with a message that resonates in today’s fast-moving world, delivering moments of reflection without losing its positive, feel-good energy.
As well as featuring Europe, the accompanying star-studded video showcases cameos from high-profile friends of the band, including renowned actress Malin Åkerman, former World No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion tennis player Stefan Edberg, astronaut Christer Fuglesang, Howling Pelle (The Hives), Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth) and E-Type, alongside many other notable personalities from the world of music, film, fashion, sports and science.
“I love this track. It’s a straightforward rock anthem with lyrics reflecting the times we live in, written slightly tongue in cheek” says Europe’s founding member and frontman Joey Tempest. “Mic (keyboards) came to me with this song idea while on tour in South America – I thought it was crazy good! We finished it together and it’s become a real banger! The title was inspired by a phrase coined by author and biochemist Isaac Asimov. It reflects some of the negative tendencies emerging in our world today, though it is written in a slightly light-hearted tone.”
Watch/Listen to The Cult of Ignorance below.
For more details about Come This Madness, and to see the band’s debut single/video, One On One, please go here.
8 Responses
I like the song. Didn’t have time to analyze the lyrics. In lieu of the recent traitor situation displayed by Chris Robinson, I truly hope this isn’t yet another political “message” of some sort. Hot women in the video at least.
Very distasteful having bruce not my boss springsteens album clearly in the background the entire time Tempest is shown in the video.
I did not watch the video, but from what I can superficially glean, it seems they are like most Swedes, and all one needs to do is look at their country and most of Europe, to understand their POV, cultural suicide.
F–k Bruce! Sickens me to see what he’s been doing lately! Typical liberal, always missing the point, nobody wants to or needs to hear your “message,” or your opinions/POV, all you’re doing is spreading lies, and hate, that’s right Bruce, YOU are the one who’s spreading the hate!
Not a bad song, nor is it great. Not sure what to think of the video.
So seeing Bruce’s album cover gets you riled up and slamming “liberals?” Wow, you’ve got problems. Thought this was a website about music.
Tasker, you must be talking to RPS, I could care less about his album covers! I used to be a HUGE fan of Springsteen’s until I realized just how naive he really is! No problem here.
Doug,
It’s possible he is addressing more than one poster, possibly myself, as well?
Tasker,
It is, but it also possible that musicians can trigger people, and they are free to express their displeasure, with said individual.