Eminem New Album 2013: 60 Arrested At Rapper's Concert In Ireland [VIDEO] Drug Possession, Assault, Other Alleged Crimes Committed On European Tour Saturday

Eminem new album 2013: New single released by the Detroit rapper prior to trip and during a concert in Ireland, 60 fans were arrested on Saturday.

Mayhem reportedly ensued when during a concert in Slane, Ireland. Eminem was in the midst of a tour overseas to cap off August prior to the rumored fall release of the 2013 new album. With a reported 80,000 fans in attendance at the County Meath's Slane Castle, so it was bound to happen.

According to the Press Association, 22 people were allegedly arrested for committing "public order offenses" and 35 concertgoers were arrested for crimes including drug possession and assault, among other offenses for the Eminem show that he performed songs from old albums and possibly "Survival" for the 2013 new album.

It wasn't all the fans that got allegedly out of hand, according to Superintendent Michael Devine. "The vast majority of fans heeded the advice given in advance of the event which ensured everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience," he said in a statement.

Security for the event included over 500 local stewards and 750 officers.

A spokesperson for the Gardaí, the Irish police force, added that the number of arrests was "very much in line" with events of this scale.

According to MTV UK, Eminem performed a 22-track set, which included his newest single. The song, "Survival," is going to be a part of the unnamed 2013 album and was released as the promo-song for "Call of Duty: Ghost."

With another show in Glasgow, here is the rest of his tour-dates:

Aug. 21, 2013: Bramham Park, Leeds (Leeds Festival 2013)

Aug. 22, 2013: Stade De France, La Plaine St Denis

Aug. 23, 2013: Bramham Park, Wetherby (Leeds Festival 2013)

Aug. 24, 2013: Reading, Reading (Reading Festival 2013)

Aug. 25, 2013: Bramham Park, Leeds (Leeds Festival 2013)

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