The Rasmus Share Anthemic Cover Of Alphaville’s ‘Forever Young’
The Rasmus have released a cover of Alphaville's 1984 classic "Forever Young", reworking the synth-pop staple into a high-energy anthem featuring the Finnish rock band's own signature touches, including an unexpected breakdown and mosh section. Vocalist Lauri Ylönen described the original as a defining soundtrack of the band's youth, adding that its lyrics feel unexpectedly relevant given current world events. The release ties in with an extensive touring schedule that will keep the band on the road for several months.
The tour spans North America, Latin America, the UK and continental Europe, running from September 2026 through March 2027. Dates begin in Allston, Massachusetts on 10 September and take in stops including Louder Than Life Festival, Los Angeles, Bogotá, São Paulo and Buenos Aires, before a European leg through the Baltics, Germany, France and the UK, concluding in Brighton on 6 March 2027.
In short
- The Rasmus cover Alphaville's "Forever Young" with an added mosh breakdown
- Vocalist Lauri Ylönen calls it a nostalgic yet currently relevant song
- Extensive world tour runs September 2026 to March 2027
Explained simply
Alphaville are a German pop band whose song “Forever Young” became a hit in 1984. Its lyrics reflect on youth, time and the hope of lasting through an uncertain future, helping the song remain familiar across generations.
The Rasmus are a Finnish rock band formed in the 1990s, best known internationally for songs such as “In the Shadows”. Cover versions let musicians reinterpret familiar songs, and this one brings Alphaville’s synth-pop melody into the sound of a rock band. The song’s long life and themes help explain why artists continue to return to it.