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Brian May doubles down on anti-Glastonbury stance after latest 2027 headline rumours

Rock musician has spoken out against festival founder Michael Eavis on a number of occasions

The Independent UK

Brian May insists Queen won't perform at Glastonbury 2027 due to badger politics

Brian May has ruled out the possibility of Queen performing at Glastonbury next year, due to badger politics, despite admitting a couple of years ago it was "not impossible" for the group to perform at the spectacle.

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'I feel that it's a competition between them...' Brian May questions Sam Mendes' plan for four Beatles' films

Queen guitarist Sir Brian May is worried, as a Beatles fan, that the Sam Mendes' four films about the band members will feel "that it's a competition between them".

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"My god, we were such impatient boys." How a David Bowie screw-up and some dramatic miming on British TV helped Queen secure their first hit single

The story behind Queen's first Top 10 single

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"I was Catholic when I put the album on. Midway through, I became a full-blown Satanist": Watch the first episode of the eagerly-awaited series Tony Iommi - The Godfather of Heavy Metal, starring Rob Halford, Zakk Wylde, Brian May, Tom Morello and more

The video tells Tony Iommi's story through archive footage and present-day interviews

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“He told me the story about a young guitarist he once let play his guitar at rehearsal. I said, ‘Brian, that was me’”: Steve Vai pays tribute to Brian May as he receives his radical custom Red Special

Guyton Guitars' highly customized version of May’s iconic axe is now in Steve Vai’s “humbled” hands

Guitar World

“I saw the Red Special. I pointed and said, ‘Is that it?’ Brian said, ‘Yup. Want to try it?’” Steve Vai says he once played Brian May’s guitar “like a baby giraffe on roller skates” – now the Queen icon has gifted him his own custom ‘Green’ Red Special

“I will treasure it for the rest of my life, and yes, I’m taking this one to the grave with me,” says Vai

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“I feel despondent about the world of humans.” Queen legend Brian May reveals the fears that keep him awake at night

Brian May is concerned about our future

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Listen to Queen’s previously-unreleased Christmas song 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)'

The song was recorded during the sessions for 1974's 'Queen II' and has now been played for the first time. It will feature on the 2026 reissue of the band’s second album.

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“I’m fascinated to know what people think!” Brian May gifts Queen fans never-before-heard "work in progress" version of Christmas song Not For Sale (Polar Bear)

Brian May teases 2026 re-issue of Queen's second album with broadcast of unreleased song dating back to 1969

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Queen unveil previously unreleased Christmas song Not for Sale (Polar Bear)

Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has a festive treat in store for fans.

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Brian May to play unreleased Queen song that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year-old songwriter will play ‘Not For Sale (Polar Bear)’ for the first time on Monday

The Independent UK

Jane Goodall Earth medal to recognise people working to improve the world

Organisers of award in honour of late primatologist hope it will inspire and encourage people to take action

The Guardian - UK

"Christmas came early!" Queen's Brian May gifts best friend Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath a unique bespoke present, two years in the making

The five decades-plus friendship between Brian May and Tony Iommi is a rare and precious thing

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Brian May's wife reveals the future of Queen

Queen won't embark on mammoth tours since Sir Brian May's stroke, according to his wife Anita Dobson.

The Independent UK

Queen star Brian May’s wife sheds light on band’s future after guitarist’s stroke

British guitarist has faced number of health issues in recent years

Guitar World

“A true gift, 2 years in the making”: Brian May gifts Tony Iommi a custom Red Special replica – but it’s taken some inspiration from his legendary 'Old Boy' SG

It stays faithful to the original recipe, save for two important changes

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Brian May just got Tony Iommi the best Christmas present ever

Talk about doing Christmas shopping early? May's gift was two years in the making, and it's a big one – Queen meets Black Sabbath on a Red Special replica with a signature Iommi twist

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"Brian May of Queen was in tears watching the performance...I’d shed a few tears myself." The emotional reaction one rock legend had to one of Ozzy Osbourne's final performances - and why it was so emotional for Ozzy himself

No one was expecting Ozzy at this show - and what a moment it was when he arrived

Guitar World

“Getting a Germanium Boy into Brian May’s hands pronto is a top priority”: Dirty Boy’s pedals are loved by the likes of John Frusciante and Neal Schon – is the Queen guitarist next?

The future’s bright for the boutique guitar and pedal brand. Its CEO tells us its story so far and why he believes he has just what Brian May needs for his tone

Guitar World

“I didn’t want to go down the route of Fenders or Gibsons – I wanted something that sounds and looks different”: She’s Brian May and Johnny Marr’s new favorite guitarist, but The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts still has imposter syndrome

The Music Man-toting player on meeting St. Vincent and why we’re all just Frankensteining guitar solos

Guitar World

“My playing has always sucked, but it sells because I keep it simple”: Steve Cropper was one of guitar’s most modest yet influential figures. In one of his final interviews, he looked back at making Booker T & the MG’s classics and working with Jeff Beck

The co-writer of classics including Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay proved you don’t need technical wizardry to make a mark. In 2024, he walked us through a career marked by hits, groove and soul

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"I really wanted to do it justice": The Struts singer Luke Spiller releases mournful version of Slade Christmas classic

Listen to Merry Xmas Everybody as you've never heard it before

Guitar World

“It’s not every day you get to work for a player rightfully belonging on the pantheon of rock gods”: Steve Vai has reimagined Brian May’s Red Special in his own vision with the help of a UK boutique guitar builder

The 'Vai Special' puts a distinct spin on May's legendary guitar, and was meticulously spec'd by Vai himself – with a few Ibanez JEM inspirations to boot

The Guardian - UK

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Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

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