Queen's Brian May: No US Tours Due to Safety Concerns

Brian May, the lead guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen, has announced that the group will not perform in the United States in the foreseeable future, citing concerns over the current dangers there. In an interview published this week, the 78-year-old musician expressed affection for the country where Queen first gained widespread fame but stated that the risks make touring there untenable.

"America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account," May told the outlet. "It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America and we love it, but it's not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment." May did not elaborate on the specific threats he referenced, but his comments reflect a broader hesitation among international artists considering travel to the U.S.

Queen, formed in 1970, achieved massive success in the United States starting with their 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack, which marked their breakthrough in the American market. The band followed with five consecutive Top 10 albums there, including the 1980 release The Game, which topped the charts and featured two No. 1 singles: "Another One Bites the Dust" and...