It’s been three decades since Queen’s final album of original material, Made in Heaven, and yet the story might not be over. Speaking in the May 2025 issue of MOJO, guitarist Brian May dropped a bombshell that has fans buzzing: new Queen music isn’t off the table.
“I could have the beginnings of a Queen song right there in front of me now,” May revealed, explaining that both he and drummer Roger Taylor are “constantly writing and coming up with ideas” in their private studios. But, he warned, “It’s just whether the idea reaches maturity or not. It’s whether that seed can grow.”
The Long Shadow of ‘Made in Heaven’
Since Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991, Queen’s original catalog has stood largely untouched, save for reissues, deluxe editions, and a handful of excavated rarities like the 2022 release “Face It Alone.” Made in Heaven stitched together Mercury’s final vocals, but it wasn’t truly “new” in the traditional sense. Ever since, fans have clung to hope that May and Taylor might conjure something that could carry the Queen name forward.
Instead, the band’s focus has been on celebrating its towering legacy: touring the globe with guest singers, launching massive reissue campaigns, and overseeing sprawling box sets. May and Taylor have been fiercely protective of Queen’s reputation—and for good reason. Writing a new Queen song demands more than a few killer riffs; it requires that spark, that grandiosity, that only Queen could deliver.
Seeds of the Future
Still, May’s recent comments prove that creativity still simmers beneath the surface. In interviews with guitar.com and BLABBERMOUTH.NET, he confirmed that while seeds of new music are being planted, “it’s whether that seed can grow” into a true Queen track worthy of the name.
Both May and Taylor know that any future release would have to match the band’s towering standards—and without Mercury’s irreplaceable voice, finding the right vehicle for their music would be no small task.
What’s Next for Queen?
It’s unclear if these studio experiments will ever evolve into a full album—or even a single. But the idea that May and Taylor haven’t closed the door completely is thrilling. Thirty years after the world said goodbye to Queen’s original lineup, the thought of fresh songs, born from the same creative DNA, feels like a miracle waiting to happen.
For now, the seeds are planted. Whether they bloom into new anthems is a story yet to be written.
