# Brian May Clears Up Queen’s Live Future: ‘I’m on a Break’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brian-may-clears-up-queens-live-future-im-on-a-break/
- Published: 2026-11-01T16:17:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T17:25:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/brian-may-interview-queen-live-budapest-1235651023/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Brian May is taking a break from live shows.
- He says Queen’s live future remains open.
- His recent work includes a *Masters of the Universe* score.

## Summary

Brian May says he is enjoying time at home and is not currently eager to tour with Queen, but he has not ruled out performing again. The guitarist is focusing on studio work, including music for the upcoming film *Masters of the Universe*, while reflecting on Queen’s film scores and a restored concert film.

May described building a rock version of the *Masters of the Universe* Eternia theme with Daniel Pemberton, the Darkness, and Rufus Taylor. He said the Darkness’ Justin Hawkins recorded vocals remotely while on tour, and Dan Hawkins played bass. May also recalled that Queen’s 1980 *Flash Gordon* score was an unconventional project at the time, with the band believing rock music could create the right atmosphere for a film.

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