Brian May on Queen: "The band is on hiatus"

Brian May, guitarist and co-founder of Queen, has stated that the legendary British rock band is currently "on pause." The announcement came in an interview with Rolling Stone Italy, where May spoke openly about the group's current status.

In the same interview, the musician also touched on other topics, including the ongoing collaboration with singer Adam Lambert, plans for the soundtracks of 'Flash Gordon' and 'Highlander,' and the idea for a film set in Budapest. May also explained his personal need to "feel the music in his head" before being able to play it.

Queen is one of the most iconic and successful rock bands in music history, formed in London in 1970. The original lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury (vocals), Brian May (guitar), John Deacon (bass), and Roger Taylor (drums). After Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, the band's live activity ceased for years.

In 2011, Queen began a stable collaboration with American singer Adam Lambert for a series of world tours, carrying forward the group's musical legacy without replacing Mercury, but celebrating their repertoire. Brian May's announcement of a "break" comes after over 15 years of collaboration with Lambert and decades of activity, marking a moment of reflection on the band's future. This break does not rule out new projects but indicates a period of hiatus from concert activities and recording for the group in its current formation.