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Queen Releasing Expanded 'Live at the Bowl'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:07:47 +0000

There really isn’t much in the way of unreleased material in the Queen archives at this point, but fans hoping for an expanded edition of the band’s ‘Live at the Bowl’ album and concert film are in for a treat. Eagle Rock has announced the impending release of a reissued ‘Queen on Fire – Live [...]

Queen's 'You're My Best Friend' Covered by the Melvins

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:33:04 +0000

The first classic rock song from the Melvins' upcoming cover album has arrived in the form of their take on 'You're My Best Friend' by Queen. 'Everybody Loves Sausages,' due April 30th, also finds the band tackling the Kinks and David Bowie, among others.

Sonos Playbar Commercial – What's the Song?

Dave Swanson — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:35:51 +0000

A commercial for the new Sonos Playbar features not only a very familiar tune, but a familiar film scene as well. It shouldn't take the average rock fan too long to note that Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is blasting out as the soundtrack, but for your eyes, they have included the famous scene from the 1992 movie 'Wayne's World' where the carload of misfits are bopping along to the Queen classic.

Recently Discovered Freddie Mercury Cemetery Marker Missing

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:58:37 +0000

A plaque that until this year few knew existed has gone missing. The marker is believed to represent the the final resting place of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991. For over 20 years no one knew where Mercury's ashes were scattered, and now the plaque believed to represent just that spot has seemingly blown away in the wind.

Queen's Brian May, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Working on 'Riffs' Album

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:02:54 +0000

Few bands would turn down having Tony Iommi backing them up, and soon more bands will get the chance. The Black Sabbath guitarist has a treasure trove of riffs laying around, unused, in his studio. Queen's Brian May has inspired Iommi to put them to good use.

Want to Own Freddie Mercury's 1974 Roll Royce?

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:08:21 +0000

You could own a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Queen front-man Freddie Merucury, and get it for as little as $14,425. The car is set to cross the auction block this Saturday in Birmingham, England, and the auctioneer expects the car to sell for as little as 9,000 pounds, or $14,425 American, but the [...]

Adam Lambert Admits Fears Over Fronting Queen

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:24:38 +0000

Former 'American Idol' contestant Adam Lambert might come across like a strutting, seasoned performer onstage, but in a new interview he admits that even with all of his bravado, he was nervous when he was approached to perform in Freddie Mercury's place with the legendary British rock group Queen.

Queen's Brian May Rumored as New Host of BBC Astronomy Show

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:26:31 +0000

The death of beloved British television personality Sir Patrick Moore has left his long-running astronomy series, 'The Sky at Night,' searching for a new host -- and Queen guitarist Brian May is reportedly in the running for the gig.

Brian May Reveals Plans for Career Encompassing Queen eBook

Chad Childers — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:37:17 +0000

Queen have enjoyed one of the more prolific and entertaining careers in music and fairly soon fans will be able to enjoy a new multi-touch electronic edition of the band’s ’40 Years of Queen’ book that provides fans extra media components. Guitarist Brian May recently showed off the eBook during a London media session, explaining, [...]

Queen Extravaganza 2013 North American Tour + Quebec Residency Announced

Chad Childers — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:41:56 +0000

Queen's Roger Taylor has seen his musical vision come to life and next year North American audiences will get more of the Queen Extravaganza. Dates have been revealed for 2013, with touring set to launch Jan. 11 in Tarrytown, N.Y. and continuing through the end of the band's Quebec City residency on Sept. 1.

Queen Drummer Roger Taylor Wants Your Opinions for New Solo Album

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:22:16 +0000

Queen drummer Roger Taylor has been keeping busy He play the occasional show with the band, working on the Queen Extravaganza project, and working on some solo material. According to the Queen Online website, Taylor wants to release some brand new solo stuff in 2013. The drummer also found that letting the public input their opinions on [...]

Queen Drummer Roger Taylor Wants Your Input on New Solo Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:00:27 +0000

Queen‘s Roger Taylor has been keeping busy over the past year, playing the occasional show with the band, getting the Queen Extravaganza project off the ground, and quietly starting work on a solo record. According to the Queen Online website, Taylor has plans to release some brand new solo material in 2013. The drummer also [...]

35 Years Ago: Queen Releases 'News of the World'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:53:57 +0000

Queen‘s 1977 album ‘News of the World’ heralded a radical shift in direction for the group, and launched two of the most important songs of their career. By the time the group went into the studio to record ‘News of the World,’ they had already developed a signature sound that encompassed hard rock, pop, classical [...]

Queen's Brian May Says Freddie Mercury Biopic Is 'On Course'

Dave Lifton — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Few rockers have lived a life as deserving of a biopic as Queen's Freddie Mercury. Apparently, people in Hollywood agree, because yesterday (Oct. 10) guitarist Brian May spilled the news that such a film is in the works.

Alice Cooper, Brian May Collaboration Amongst Highlights of Sunflower Jam 2012

Billy Dukes — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:50:53 +0000

Sunday night's Sunflower Jam in London was one of those nights of rock revelry you dream of. Classic rock artists from across the spectrum joined together for one cause, to play a set full of unexpected collaborations and covers. Alice Cooper, Brian May of Queen, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden were just a few of the rockers on hand for the annual charity event.

Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Lyrics Liven Up Television Commercial

Dave Swanson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:30:40 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to viewing commercials, here comes Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ dished out in a brand new way. A new ad campaign for The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas brings the Queen classic back into light with a twist. At first, no music is played, instead, [...]

Adam Lambert Is The New Lead Singer Of Queen

JP — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:59:55 +0000

According to a Rolling Stone article, Queen has named Adam Lambert of American Idol fame as their new lead singer.

Steven Tyler Sits Helplessly as Queen, Rush and Aerosmith Songs Are Attacked on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:01 +0000

You gotta stand up for your friends, and for yourself. Surely somebody told Aerosmith singer and ‘American Idol‘ judge Steven Tyler that lesson at some point during his childhood. And yet, he sat there passively as three different classic rock songs were savaged by various ‘Idol’ hopefuls in Portland, Oregon, including one of his very own tunes.

The Greatest Cover of Bohemian Rhapsody…Ever. [VIDEO]

JP — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:21:11 +0000

Seriously, everyone else on YouTube can stop now. We have a winner.

Beatles & Queen Come Together For Some Fat Bottomed Girls [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:17:45 +0000

The Beatles and Queen two iconic British bands have been blended together in seamless fashion for a great version of “Come Together,” and “Fat Bottomed Girls.” True epicness as two legendary sounds are made into one. The question being what would John Lennon and Freddie Mercury would think of this amazing video. Checkout the video [...]