THE RASMUS – Share Rousing Cover Of Alphaville’s ‘80s Classic “Forever Young”

Credit: Shawn Brandon

 Finnish rockers THE RASMUS — Lauri Ylönen (founder, frontman, lead singer-songwriter); Eero Heinonen (bass); Emilia “Emppu” Suhonen (guitar); and Aki Hakala (drums) — are thrilled to share their rousing cover of Alphaville’s ’80s classic “Forever Young.” 

The band chose the song not only because it transports them (and listeners) to another time and place but because it remains incredibly current 42 years on from its initial release. The Rasmus truly put their stamp on it — remaining faithful to the spirit of the original in the verses, but turning up the fury and the guitar energy, giving it a fresh and unexpected punk rock twist, picking up the pace and adding more grit and energy to the iconic song. The track takes on a static-charged edge as the band puts its own punchy spin on the familiar melody, making it feel faster, louder, and further alive. It’s a fun take on a classic that feels right at home in The Rasmus‘ world.

“This song ‘Forever Young’ originally performed by German artist Alphaville is kind of like a soundtrack of our youth,” says Ylönen. “Covering this song feels nostalgic but lyrically also quite relevant considering what’s happening in the world right now.” Facts are facts.

https://youtu.be/s1w7rZvk6cE?si=ygcvrCcrLPUDWGDL

The Rasmus will then launch into 2027 with a headline run of Europe, which begins on January 28 and wraps on March 18. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here. 

THE RASMUS ON TOUR:
EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR 2027:

1/28—Tallinn, Estonia—Helitehdas
1/29—Riga, Latvia—Palladium
1/30—Vilnius, Lithuania—Loftas Club
1/ 31  — Gdańsk, Poland — Club B90 
2/2—Poznan, Poland—B17
2/3—Wroclaw, Poland—A2
2/4—Krakow, Poland—Studio
2/5—Budapest, Hungary—Barba Negra
2/6—Graz, Austria—PPC
2/8—Linz, Austria—Posthof
2/9—Dornbirn, Austria—Conrad Sohm
2/10—Treviso, Italy—New Age
2/11—Rubigen, Switzerland—Muhle Hunziken
2/12—Villeurbanne, France—La Rayonne
2/13—Audincourt, France—Le Moloco
2/14—Mannheim, Germany—Alte Feuerwache
2/16—Dusseldorf, Germany—Zakk
2/17—Prague, Czech Republic—Forum Karlin
2/18—Bremen, Germany—Schlachthof
2/19—Dresden, Germany—Beatpol
2/20—Ulm, Germany—Roxy
2/22—Erlangen, Germany—E-Werk
2/23—Nijmegen, Netherlands—Doornroosje
2/24—Lille, France—Blacklab

LISTEN TO “FOREVER YOUNG” HERE

It is often said that the best bands are the ones which keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something The Rasmus have been doing since their major label debut and a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you’ve listened to any of their albums, you’ll be able to hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of music fans of any kind. Best known for their 2003 hit single “In the Shadows,” the band has sold over 5 million albums worldwide (350,000 albums in Finland alone), has earned gold and platinum certifications, and has won numerous awards, both domestic and international, including Finnish EMMAs and an MTV Europe VMA. The Rasmus’ latest album Weirdo is out now via Better Noise Music.