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Last week the Foo Fighters announced the thrilling news that they are heading to the UK this year. The rock legends, famed for their iconic hits like Monkey Wrench, My Hero, Learn To Fly, and Everlong, will be performing two monumental gigs in Great Britain in June 2026. But these concerts will exclusively take place at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium. And they're going to be hugely popular, as - when they went on sale on Friday, November 14, 2025 - the tickets sold out.As a result, many fans were left disappointed after general onsale. Fortunately, for those still eager to secure tickets, there is still a glimmer of hope. Many tickets are already on sale through resale websites, and many of them are cheaper than one might expect. Below, we've broken down everything fans need to know.Ticket...

ABBA and KISS have led the way in designing virtual motion-capture concert shows to leave as a legacy to the world.And now Queen are taking an interest with their eyes on The Sphere Las Vegas.The recording-breaking new venue boasts a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen that totally immerses the 20,000-capacity arena.Alongside the AI-enhanced version of The Wizard of Oz currently playing at the attraction, rock legends like the Eagles and U2 have performed special shows inside.Back in September, Sir Brian May admitted he’s been in talks and has now given an update on what he’s calling “an immortal Queen show”.Speaking exclusively with Daily Express, Sir Brian May said: “I'm very keen. It takes a while, because there's lots of dots to dot and Is to do whatever with and again, we...

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera.The iconic 1975 record arrived almost a month after lead single Bohemian Rhapsody, which would enjoy a nine-week run at No 1 on the UK chart.A major piece of British popular culture, the UK’s third-best-selling single of all time, has garnered almost three billion Spotify streams.Now the latest episode of Queen The Greatest, the band’s official YouTube miniseries, has launched today with a special collage video of Freddie Mercury’s magnum opus performed live across the last five decades.Sir Brian May reflected in an earlier episode: “The song continues to resonate. We go on stage and play it at the Albert Hall, with a full orchestra and 150-piece choir, and it’s fresh as a daisy. It's ne...

Back in the mid-1990s, The Beatles released an eight-part Anthology series featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr telling their own story outside of the traditional narrator and talking heads structure.The series was accompanied by three volumes featuring the Fab Four’s albums, complete with all sorts of extras, and an official Anthology book.Following the recent re-release of all three with extended content is Anthology 4, a special addition featuring “13 previously unreleased demos and session recordings and other rare recordings."It also includes new mixes of The Beatles’ Anthology-associated hit singles: the GRAMMY-winning Free As A Bird and Real Love, given new life by their original producer, Jeff Lynne, using de-mixed John Lennon vocals.”Released t...

“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 crowd was primed, loud, and fully up for it. And the second the band launched into 'Come Out and Play,' the room was prepared to make the most of their Friday night.The early set of tracks came fast and loud, with hits like 'All I Want' and 'Want You Bad' sending the floor bouncing. By the time 'Let the Bad Times Roll' and 'Staring at the Sun' played, it was already obvious we were in for a fun ride. “I’m here for all this energy right here,” Dexter grinned.  The Offspring know exactly what they’re there to do and their blend o...

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 track from their 1975 studio album, A Night the Opera.In fact the track turns out to be Queen’s longest song at 8 minutes and 21 seconds, exceeding Bohemian Rhapsody by 2 minutes and 22 seconds.Penned by Sir Brian after a dream about the Noah’s Ark flood, The Prophet’s Song also expresses the rock star's fears about humanity and its lack of empathy.Sir Brian candidly confessed: “I have a massive insecurity about meself as a songwriter. I think I only occasionally hit it. And with The P...

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 around the country in November 2026, and they've got some huge names joining them as well.Deep Purple, which is made up of Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Don Airey and Simon McBride, will be joined on tour by Mammoth and Jayler. Once on tour, the rockers will be hitting Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. While the shows are almost a year away, tickets are about to be released, and we've got all the details fans need below.Deep Purple tickets will be released on general onsale from Frid...

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. Sir Brian May spoke exclusively with Daily Express about the new single, which is already No 1 on the Gospel and Christian Top 100 chart.The 78-year-old rocker shared: “It’s the most epic Christmas single ever! We've been making it for about 18 months. We narrowly missed last Christmas, so we had a little chance to work on it since then. It's great. I'm really very fond of it. It's much more religious than I usually go for, but I figure everybody is okay with religion at Christmas time, bec...

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 the height of his powers, showcasing the flamboyant frontman in full flow with his signature inscribed alongside his portrait. The design’s intricate details tell the story of Mercury's extraordinary talent through carefully crafted design elements. Freddie’s legendary four-octave vocal range is represented by a musical stave that runs around the edge of the coin, spanning from bass to treble notes. The studded armband edge design draws inspiration from his iconic Live ...

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 tour in the UK in 2026. And they're playing some of the biggest locations of their career.Kings of Leon have confirmed three shows in July 2026; one at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park, another at Manchester's Goliath arena Co-op Live and a final gig at Leeds' First Direct Bank Arena. These shows will see the Tennessee band performing their biggest hits to upwards of 20,000 people per night. Tickets for these gigs will be released at the end of the week, but there is one massive presale event before then. Below, we've broken down ever...