Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Queen's Brian May Cautious About US Tours
Brian May, the famous guitarist from Queen, says the band might not tour in the US soon.
He thinks America feels dangerous right now.
Queen has toured with Adam Lambert since 2012 and had a big tour in 2023.
May is excited about a possible show in Las Vegas's The Sphere.
The band once had a problem with Donald Trump using their song without permission.
But May says they're not retiring and might tour the US again in the future.
Queen's Brian May expresses concerns about touring in the US due to safety issues.
The band last toured the US in 2023 during the 'Rhapsody Tour'.
May is interested in a potential Las Vegas residency at The Sphere.
Queen has had political clashes, including with Trump over song usage.
Despite concerns, May says Queen is not retiring and may tour the US again.
- Who
- Queen (Brian May, Adam Lambert)
- What
- Potential pause in US tours due to safety concerns
- When
- Current considerations, last tour in 2023
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Perceived danger and political climate
- Band
- Queen
- Guitarist
- Brian May
- Current Lead Singer
- Adam Lambert
- Last US Tour
- 2023 Rhapsody Tour
- Potential Future Venue
- The Sphere, Las Vegas
- Reason for Caution
- Safety concerns and political climate
- Past Political Issue
- Trump using 'We Will Rock You' without permission