Queen guitarist Brian May has not ruled out touring again, but says he is currently “on a break.” He does not want to return to nine-month tours and would rather perform only when he feels like it.
May says he is enjoying being at home, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and working on astrophysics, animal welfare and studio projects.
Queen is not moving quickly on the idea of performing at Sphere. May also says there are no discussions about new music with Adam Lambert. The pair once tried recording material at a studio in Nashville, but did not return to the project.
May’s recent projects include music for the film “Masters of the Universe,” a collaboration for William Shatner’s heavy metal album, a track with his grandson and a tribute to Rory Gallagher recorded with Graham Bonnet. He is also working on a song with veterinary surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, May looked back at Queen’s work on the soundtracks for “Flash Gordon” and “Highlander.” When the band was making music for “Flash Gordon,” they were told a rock group could not write a full soundtrack. The film’s director, Dino De Laurentiis, later thanked May.
May worked with composer Michael Kamen on “Highlander.” He said he would still like to release a separate album of the film’s music.
May also discussed the restored Queen concert film shot in Budapest. The performance was the first stadium concert by a rock band behind the Iron Curtain. May said watching the film is emotionally difficult, but he is proud the concert was preserved.
