Brian May Clarifies Future of Queen's Touring Plans

Legendary guitarist Brian May has set the record straight regarding the future of Queen, dismissing reports that the band has permanently retired from touring. After several media outlets interpreted his recent comments as a final farewell, May clarified that the reports were a misinterpretation of his personal decisions.

May explained that while he decided to take a break from the rigors of touring to spend more time with his family and pursue his work in astrophysics, he never stated that Queen would never perform again. He emphasized that he remains open to "new adventures" and continues to collaborate closely with drummer Roger Taylor on various projects behind the scenes.

While a traditional tour is not currently scheduled, May mentioned an interest in creating a "revolutionary" immersive experience for fans. However, he expressed significant reservations about using artificial intelligence to achieve this. He also hinted that the band may have new, unheard music in development.

Other members of the Queen circle share this open-minded perspective. Roger Taylor noted that he would be happy to return to the stage if May is on board, while singer Adam Lambert stated he would gladly rejoin the group if called upon.

The prospect of a return is balanced by several challenges. May has faced significant health hurdles in recent years, including a minor stroke and heart complications. Additionally, he expressed hesitation regarding the current social and political climate in the United States, suggesting it may impact future travel plans.

Despite these obstacles, the overall sentiment remains optimistic. May maintains that the band is taking things "day by day", concluding with a reminder to fans to "never say never".

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