Brian May Warns US Tour Plans Are Off the Table Due to Increasing Danger
In a stunning reversal, Queen guitarist Brian May has ruled out American concerts for the foreseeable future due to growing concerns over safety. The iconic rock band had previously discussed a potential residency at Las Vegas's Sphere venue, but now the prospect of performing in the US appears to be all but dead.
May expressed his reservations about touring the US when he spoke to The Daily Mail earlier this month. "America is a dangerous place at the moment," he said, referencing the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens who were victims of immigration officials in Minnesota. "You have to take that into account." The comments echo growing concerns over gun violence and social unrest in the country.
The news comes as a shock to fans, particularly those on the East Coast, who had been eagerly anticipating Queen's return to the US stage. The band had performed in the country just last November as part of their global tour with Adam Lambert, which concluded at Tokyo Dome in February 2024.
While May's comments suggest that Queen are unlikely to perform live in the US anytime soon, he left the door open for future performances by stating, "Never say never about not coming back." The guitarist also hinted at new musical projects and collaborations, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any updates on the band's plans.
In related news, May has long been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, repeatedly demanding that the former president stop using Queen classics like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" at campaign events. The move was seen as a bold statement against what his team described as an "uphill battle."
As for Glastonbury Festival, May expressed his opposition to performing at the iconic UK event due to animal welfare concerns on the festival grounds. While he refused to rule out future appearances entirely, it seems that Queen are unlikely to take the stage at Worthy Farm anytime soon.
With the US tour off the table and a focus on new projects and collaborations, fans will be eagerly watching for any updates from Brian May and the remaining members of Queen as they continue to navigate an ever-changing musical landscape.
In a stunning reversal, Queen guitarist Brian May has ruled out American concerts for the foreseeable future due to growing concerns over safety. The iconic rock band had previously discussed a potential residency at Las Vegas's Sphere venue, but now the prospect of performing in the US appears to be all but dead.
May expressed his reservations about touring the US when he spoke to The Daily Mail earlier this month. "America is a dangerous place at the moment," he said, referencing the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens who were victims of immigration officials in Minnesota. "You have to take that into account." The comments echo growing concerns over gun violence and social unrest in the country.
The news comes as a shock to fans, particularly those on the East Coast, who had been eagerly anticipating Queen's return to the US stage. The band had performed in the country just last November as part of their global tour with Adam Lambert, which concluded at Tokyo Dome in February 2024.
While May's comments suggest that Queen are unlikely to perform live in the US anytime soon, he left the door open for future performances by stating, "Never say never about not coming back." The guitarist also hinted at new musical projects and collaborations, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any updates on the band's plans.
In related news, May has long been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, repeatedly demanding that the former president stop using Queen classics like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" at campaign events. The move was seen as a bold statement against what his team described as an "uphill battle."
As for Glastonbury Festival, May expressed his opposition to performing at the iconic UK event due to animal welfare concerns on the festival grounds. While he refused to rule out future appearances entirely, it seems that Queen are unlikely to take the stage at Worthy Farm anytime soon.
With the US tour off the table and a focus on new projects and collaborations, fans will be eagerly watching for any updates from Brian May and the remaining members of Queen as they continue to navigate an ever-changing musical landscape.
hes just trying to keep his bandmates safe especially after those tragic events in minnesota 
it cant be easy making these decisions but safety comes first 
gotta respect that 
i feel bad for queen fans in the us, americas got some serious issues right now 
but at the same time, brian may's comments kinda make sense. safety should always be a priority and if he thinks its not worth it then fair play to him 
also i'm kinda excited to see what new projects he's working on 
could be interesting collaborations with other artists 
I'm not surprised, to be honest. America's been through some rough times lately, and it's hard to ignore the gun violence and social unrest. I mean, we've had our own issues here too, but at least ours seem more contained. 
I dont think its cool when famous people say America is super dangerous right now 
. I mean, what can we really do to change things? Its hard enough trying to keep ourselves safe when we're just going about our daily lives, so adding that extra stress of worrying about touring would be super overwhelming 
. Maybe Brian May is right though, and safety should always come first 
. But at the same time, can't we all just try to get along and find ways to make music together in peace? 
. Like, the guy's been around for ages, he's got a good sense of what's going on in the country and he's not gonna risk his life over some shows. And honestly, can you blame him? The whole gun violence thing and social unrest is getting pretty wild over there. It's better to prioritize your own safety than to put it all on the line for a bunch of fans who might get hurt anyway 
. I'm actually kinda stoked that Queen are gonna focus on new projects instead - who knows, maybe they'll make something even better than We Will Rock You 
!
, i get it, you've got some issues 
but can't a guy just rock out in peace? brian may's concerns are valid tho, gun violence and social unrest ain't no joke 
, maybe it's time to bring that energy back? as for me, i'm good with whatever they decide 
. glastonbury tho, animal welfare matters, can't have queeen rocking out amidst all the fur coats 
. anywayz, time to keep it locked on queen for now 
