Queen and Lambert confirm UK tour

Queen have confirmed they will play seven UK arena dates next year with Adam Lambert on vocals.

The shows are part of a wider European tour and start in Newcastle on January 13./o:p

Guitarist Brian May says: “We have a very interesting set design. It’s big and daring. We’re going to do it to the max.”/o:p

Lambert, who appeared on TV show American Idol, has been on a North American tour with Queen this year. On the singer, drummer Roger Taylor says: “Each time we’ve worked with Adam with our music, he’s just the most incredible frontman. He’s sensational. He has this amazing range, because Freddie had a great range. Adam can really cover it.”/o:p

Queen will release new album Queen Forever on November 10, featuring three previously unreleased Freddie Mercury tracks./o:p

Queen With Adam Lambert 2015 UK tour

  • Jan 13: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena * Jan 14: Glasgow Hydro * Jan 17: London O2 Arena * Jan 20: Leeds First Direct Arena * Jan 21: Manchester Phones 4U Arena * Jan 23: Birmingham NIA * Jan 24: Nottingham Capital FM Arena

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