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“I lock eyes with the people in the crowd who are having the best time — then I have the best time,” bassist Todd Morse tells me before the show. Judging by the atmosphere inside the O2, he could’ve locked eyes with anyone. From the moment the lights dropped, the …

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor have given brand new interviews in the weekly official YouTube series, Queen: The Greatest. The latest episode marks Bohemian Rhapsody’s 50th anniversary by continuing to cover the band’s lead up to their most iconic anthem. And now the guitarist and drummer reflect on another …

Deep Purple are one of the most iconic and recognisable rock bands of the 20th century. And the British stars have just confirmed they’ll be going on tour in the UK next year, playing some enormous venues. The band, which first formed in 1968, will be playing five enormous arenas …

Since shooting to fame as an X Factor finalist, Talia has become a regular collaborator of Sir Brian May. And now their latest track is a Christmas anthem called Praise Your Name, featuring the singer’s powerful vocals, an iconic solo by the Queen guitarist and an award-winning Catholic Gospel Choir. …

The Royal Mint has unveiled that Queen singer Freddie Mercury is set to be immortalised on a collectable UK coin, depicting him mid-performance. The late star’s sister, Kashmira Bulsara, has visited the Royal Mint to strike the very first one. An announcement read: “The collectible coin captures Mercury mid-performance at …

Kings of Leon were last seen in London performing at the annual BST Hyde Park festival, but next year, they have different plans. The iconic rock band that brought us massive hits as Sex on Fire, Use Somebody, On Call and Closer (to name just a few) is going on …

Living legend Jane McDonald has just confirmed two mighty pieces of information: She will be going on a huge tour in 2026. And it’s all to celebrate her newly announced album Living the Dream, which is due to be released in Spring 2026. The 62-year-old icon will be embarking on …

After a decade of touring and four full-length albums, The Hunna have finally had the chance to slow down enough to take a breath. In that space, the Watford trio – made up of Ryan Potter, Jack Metcalfe and Daniel Dorney – have gained a fresh sense of independence and …

Dan Whitlam had the Roundhouse hanging onto his every last word, so much so that fans forgot to dance. Poetry isn’t for everyone and I’m still not convinced it’s for me, but introduce music and Dan Whitlam nails the ever-growing UK spoken word genre. Viral clips of the London-based artist …

Sir Brian May confessed he “doesn’t know how long he’s got left” and said he is now “treasuring time with family” after half a century of touring. The Queen legend sat down with the Daily Express during the launch of his new book Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D – which …