Brian May, Queen’s iconic guitarist, says the band may avoid US tours for now, citing safety concerns and past clashes with Trump over their music. Fans may have to wait a little longer to see Queen rock America again.
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It starts like a rock gossip whisper and ends like a quiet sigh. Brian May, the curly-haired guitar hero of Queen, is thinking twice before packing his bags for America again. This is that America the place where Queen once became larger than life, louder than stadiums, and bigger than the charts.
In a recent chat with the UK’s ‘Daily Mail’, May sounded thoughtful, cautious, and a little heartbroken. The message was clear: Queen is not rushing back to the US stage anytime soon.
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May didn’t mince words. Speaking honestly, he said America feels “dangerous” at the moment. That fear, he admitted, is now part of the band’s touring decisions.
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“It’s very sad,” he said, adding that Queen practically grew up in the U.S. and still loves the country deeply. But things feel different now. Not worse music-wise. Just… different vibes.
He also pointed out that Queen isn’t alone in this hesitation. According to May, many artists are quietly thinking twice before saying yes to American tours.
Since 2012, Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert as their lead singer. The pairing surprised many at first but went on to win fans worldwide. Lambert brought power, drama, and respect to Freddie Mercury’s legendary shoes without trying to replace him.
Freddie Mercury, Queen’s original frontman, died in 1991 at just 45 due to AIDS-related complications. His absence is still felt, but the band has kept his spirit alive on stage.
Queen last played in the US in 2023 during their massive ‘Rhapsody Tour’. And Brian May himself popped up unexpectedly at Coachella last year, joining singer Benson Boone on stage.
In a 2024 interview with ‘Rolling Stone’, May admitted he was thinking about slowing down. Not stopping. Just breathing.
“I still want to play shows. I still want to innovate,” he said.
One idea clearly excites him: a Las Vegas residency. Even more specifically, ‘The Sphere’. May said watching the Eagles perform there got his creative brain buzzing. He imagined what Queen could do with that kind of technology. Big sound, bigger visuals, full magic.
Talks, he said, are happening.
While May didn’t directly mention US politics in his latest comments, Queen has had past clashes. The band famously objected when Donald Trump used “We Will Rock You” at rallies without permission. Queen made it clear they were not okay with that.
So yes, history matters. And context matters.
Despite all the caution, May isn’t closing the door completely. He stressed that Queen is not retiring and not disappearing.
“Never say never,” he said about returning to the US.
For now, it’s a pause. A rethink. A band choosing safety and sanity over speed.
And somewhere out there, America waits hoping the Queen will, one day, decide it’s time to rock them again.
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