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Two years ago, Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor announced a remixed, remastered and expanded version of their band’s self-titled debut album, Queen I.Now the guitarist has revealed that they’ve done the same for their second record, Queen II, which the pair made with Freddie Mercury and John Deacon.Posting a new video on his Instagram feed, Sir Brian revealed the first look at the product and its release date.In the reel, the 78-year-old said: “Just preparing to do this unboxing video, which you will see very soon. The unboxing, of course, of this beautiful, beautiful rebuild of Queen II. Watch this space!”Sir Brian captioned the post: “YEEEEOW !!! The beautiful new BOX SET of the perfectly rebuilt Queen II album has arrived !! Watch out for unboxing !!! Released 27th March - watch out fo...

Deep Purple may have already confirmed a string of UK tour dates taking place this year, but they still have a surprise in store for dedicated fans. The iconic metal band have just announced a new date for their tour this November and it will be taking place at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall. The November 25, 2026 gig will mark the end of their short arena tour, and the conclusion to their first set of live shows in years.Tickets for the original shows are available now - and we've detailed their ticket-buying links below - but the newer show's release kicks off in just a few days. This week, the final concert's tickets will be released, and we've got all the details fans need to know now.Tickets for Deep Purple's sixth and final UK tour gig at the Royal Albert Hall will be releas...

Legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor released a new solo single, which appears to slam US President Donald Trump. The song, entitled Chumps, was released quietly on streaming services without any fanfare on Monday February 2 along with a lyric video featuring a simple black background with white text. Sharing it on his own social media, the iconic musician simply remarked: "Gotta say something."While he hasn't confirmed specifically who the song is aimed at, the track sees him singing about "a man of no morality, of no real quality, a shallow man" and calling out "a man devoid of empathy, no trace of sympathy, of endless vanity," and one with "no humanity" and "no trace of sanity". The song continues: "We’re drowning in your self-regard. We're drowning in your lies. We drown in your pom...

Last week, Sony Pictures released the first look images of Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) and Harris Dickinson (John Lennon) transformed into the Fab Four.It’s clear that at least a couple of the lads have some facial prosthetics to get as close as possible to The Beatles’ features for the ambitious four biopics, currently being directed by Sir Sam Mendes for an April 2028 cinematic release.An epic set video and photos captured Beatlemania back in full swing in London this past weekend, as the British capital was transformed into 1964 New York.Recreating the Fab Four’s US arrival with screaming fans and police barricades, the four stars in character were spotted being ushered into a mock-up Plaza Hotel entrance. Extras were play...

Harry Styles placed high alert frequencies across all One Direction networks this week as he slowly but surely released tickets for his 12 dates at Wembley Stadium. The star's record-breaking residency at the London venue boasts more than 1 million tickets, and promises to be one of the main events of the year. And now general onsale has concluded, Harry Styles have secured their access to the star's Together Together Tour. But, for those who missed out, there is still hope.There are already a number of options available for the fans who missed out on tickets the first two or three times. Currently, there are various online retailers who have tickets available for purchase right now. This list of retailers includes official, resale and VIP ticket websites. Below, we've broken down every...

The Melania Trump documentary film is out in cinemas today. Mostly dull and overtly sincere, there were a few moments of intrigue across the movie. In the back of a Secret Service motorcade, the First Lady is asked by director Brett Ratner what her favourite song is. Upon making their reveal, which you can read below, she began awkwardly bopping along to the hit before admitting that she’s “no singer.”It turns out Melania’s favourite song helped open the movie after the Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter. The track that followed was Billie Jean, which the First Lady later reveals in the film is her favourite song alongside Thriller. On Michael Jackson being her favourite singer, she told Ratner in the back of the limo: “I met him once with Donald, he was very sweet, very nice.” Billie Jean i...

Harry Styles fans are no doubt in the trenches today. The former One Direction star has finally released tickets for his upcoming Together Together Tour, which is taking place through June and July this year. While he is forgoing a traditional tour, Harry Styles is setting up a residency at London's Wembley Stadium for 12 monumental nights of entertainment.And while standard tickets are priced anywhere between £99 and £500, official retailer Seat Unique has a collection of tickets on sale beginning from £199. These don't just include tickets to Harry Styles' shows, though. They also add a number of bonuses, perks and extras to the package. Some might include complimentary food and limitless drinks, others may add goodie bags.Seat Unique offers a number of VIP and hospitality packages fo...

Sir Brian May declared that it's "very sad" as he made a huge announcement (Image: Getty)Queen's legendary guitarist, Sir Brian May, has described the situation as "very sad" as he made a major announcement regarding any future tours. He suggested that Queen, who last toured with frontma Adam Lambert in 2020, may avoid a beloved destination on their next tour because it is too "dangerous."Brian, who co-founded the band alongside the late Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, detailed how the Bohemian Rhapsody hitmakers "grew up" in the US, but claimed it was no longer "what it was". Indeed, in apparent reference to the US under the controversial Donald Trump-led administration, Brian described the nation as a "dangerous place" that must be taken "into account."He told The Mail’s Richard Ede...

After a decade in the world’s biggest band, The Beatles split up in 1970 and solo careers beckoned.Paul McCartney was very much a Man on the Run, the title of a new documentary on his life post-Fab Four and through the formation of his new band (on the run), Wings.Alongside the trailer above, the official synopsis teases: "Man on the Run takes viewers on an intimate, vulnerable journey through Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the Beatles’ breakup and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. [Director Morgan] Neville chronicles McCartney’s solo career as he faces emotional, artistic, and personal challenges while defining a new decade of music. Through unprecedented access to previously unseen footage, rare archival materials, and deeply personal interviews, the film cap...

Enter Shikari have dominated festivals around the world, taken over Wembley Arena, and now they've set their sights on arenas around the rest of the country. The iconic British band have just confirmed a seven-date tour taking place this November at some of the country's biggest and best arenas. Included on the list is Cardiff's Utilita Arena, Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, Manchester's Co-op Live and two shows at London's Alexandra Palace.The band's frontman, Rou Reynolds, has stated this is the band's "biggest arena tour ever". And, as a result, it's got some massive names on the docket, as well. Welsh wonders Holding Absence are supporting, with The Callous Daoboys on the list as well. Tickets for this enormous tour are going on sale very soon, with limited presale events before then...