A film based on the UK rockers Johnny Depp could be in line to play famed performer Freddie Mercury, according to recent reports. The Hollywood star, who was also recently linked to a biopic about hard rocker Ozzie Osborne, is said to be the first choice to play Mercury in a biopic financed and produced by Robert de Niro’s film company Tribeca Productions. Queen guitarist Brian May revealed on his official website that the film was in early stages of production. “He would be a worthy counterpart for Freddie on screen,” May said of Depp. “I don’t think I can… Read more »
Rami Malek becomes Freddie Mercury and you’ll want to sing-along with every song.
It’s time to bask in the glory of Freddie Mercury.
Bursting with defiant energy and a pulsing bassline, Vienna Vienna has unleashed “God Save The Queens”—an electrifying anthem of queer celebration and unapologetic self-expression. A perfectly timed act of rebellion, the track shimmers with glitter-drenched instrumentation and bold lyricism, turning history into a rallying cry. Vienna Vienna delivers the powerhouse refrain, “God Save the Queens/And all the in-betweens,” seamlessly weaving in nods to Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Little Richard, and Marsha P. Johnson. Read more: 18 Artist Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 “JOY!! DO YOU HEAR ME??? JOY!!!! There are too many sad stories about us… Read more »
— Today we talk about a never before heard Queen song, the Punk Rock Museum, and Punk Spring 2023. — Never Before Released Queen Song Sometimes life hands us gifts that we absolutely did not expect. Queen has released an “unearthed” track with Freddie Mercury leading the band. “Face it Alone” was originally recorded in the 80s and meant for The Miracle. The album was released two years before Mercury passed. Now it is about to be re-released, which led to the track’s discovery. The band previously thought releasing the song was a lost cause. However, their sound engineering team… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Pride Month and how there’s still so much work to do.
Board and buckle up, because Queen + Adam Lambert have announced a 25-City Arena Tour that kicks off on June 23 in Phoenix.
Break free of 2016 with The Cab’s cover of a brilliant Queen song.
Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie kills a live rendition of Queen’s “Killer Queen” in this week’s (Un)Covered.
It’s pretty apparent that we’re writing to you from a time warp, because we’re certain it’s still 2008 even though we’re discussing the biggest moments of 2015. Anything that happened this year that had you happy, sad, or anywhere in between can probably be found below. Check out what our staff remembers most from 2015, then let us know what you’d add to the list on Twitter.
