Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in the early 1980s, known for blending hard rock and glam metal with melodic hooks and prominent keyboard and guitar interplay. Emerging from the Stockholm scene, they gained international recognition with anthemic songs characterized by soaring lead vocals, virtuosic guitar solos, and polished production that married radio-friendly songwriting with arena-oriented arrangements. Their style incorporates elements of classic rock and pop-metal, often featuring memorable choruses and guitar-driven dynamics, and they have been active in various periods from the 1980s onward, recording albums and touring with a lineup centered around their guitarist and lead singer.