Brian May Hints at New Queen Music: “The Seeds of a Song Are There—But Will They Grow?”

Nearly three decades after the release of Made in Heaven, Queen’s final album of original songs, guitarist Brian May has surprised fans with a revelation that has reignited hope for new music. Speaking in the May 2025 issue of MOJO, the legendary musician admitted that he and drummer Roger Taylor are still writing, experimenting, and planting the “seeds” of songs that could one day grow into a brand-new Queen track.

The Spark of Possibility

“I could have the beginnings of a Queen song right there in front of me now,” May revealed, noting that he and Taylor continue to craft ideas in their personal studios. “It’s just whether the idea reaches maturity or not. It’s whether that seed can grow.”

While these are early hints rather than firm promises, the notion that fresh Queen material could emerge is enough to stir excitement among the band’s global fan base.

A Legacy of Silence

Since Freddie Mercury’s passing in 1991, Queen’s new material has been scarce. Made in Heaven (1995) stitched together Mercury’s final recordings, offering a poignant farewell but not a glimpse of the band’s future. In the years since, fans have received deluxe reissues, live albums, and the occasional unearthed Mercury demo—most recently the 2022 track Face It Alone. But none of these represented truly new collaboration between May and Taylor.

Instead, Queen has carried its legacy forward through electrifying live tours, most notably with guest vocalist Adam Lambert. The band’s continued popularity proves their music is timeless, but the absence of fresh songs has left a lingering question: could there ever be another Queen hit?

The Challenge Without Freddie

May’s careful wording underscores just how high the stakes are. Creating a new Queen song isn’t simply about assembling riffs and beats. It’s about capturing the magic chemistry that defined the band’s sound—and confronting the absence of Mercury’s unmistakable voice.

Any new track would need to embody Queen’s trademark grandeur, theatricality, and emotional resonance. That’s a tall order, and May seems acutely aware of the responsibility that comes with attaching the Queen name to new work.

Creative Restlessness

Still, May’s comments hint at a creative restlessness that never fully disappeared. Publications like guitar.com and Blabbermouth highlighted his reflections on songwriting, noting his focus on the fragile transition between a “seed” of an idea and a fully realized song. His words suggest he and Taylor are still pushing themselves artistically, unwilling to close the door on Queen’s future.

What Comes Next?

Will these musical seedlings ever grow into a finished track? May remains cautious, offering no promises. But for the first time in decades, fans have reason to believe new Queen music could be possible.

For now, the world can only wait. Whether the seeds Brian May describes blossom into Queen’s next anthem or remain unfinished sketches, the revelation alone is enough to remind fans that the band’s creative fire still flickers. And perhaps—just perhaps—the next great Queen song is still out there, waiting to be born.