Adam Lambert continues to give Queen new life.
The former American Idol star is once again teaming up with the late Freddie Mercury's band to bring "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Killer Queen" to a new generation of fans via a European tour.
"He's sensational," drummer Roger Taylor said in a statement on the band's website. "He has this amazing range, 'cause Freddie had a great range. Adam can really cover it. He's an extraordinary singer and a real talent. I feel he fits into our sort of theatricality. It is very comfortable."
Guitarist Brian May also had some kind words.
"Each time we've worked with Adam with our music, he's just the most incredible frontman," May said.
And as for the production?
"We have a very interesting set design," May said. "It's big and daring. We're going to do it to the max."
Lambert said this tour will set itself apart from the one they embarked on in 2012.
"On the technical side, it's definitely more of a production than two years ago," he said. "We've had a lot more cities to visit, and so I think we all decided to build up the visuals and the stage accordingly, and of course we do all the hits."
Here are the dates:
1/13: Newcastle, UK @ Arena
1/14: Glasgow, UK @ Hydro
1/17: London, UK @ O2 Arena
1/20: Leeds, UK @ Arena
1/21: Manchester, UK @ Arena
1/23: Birmingham, UK @ NIA
1/24: Nottingham, UK @ Arena
1/26: Paris, France @ Zenith
1/29: Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
1/30: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
2/1: Vienna, Austria @ Stadhalle
2/2: Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
2/4: Berlin, Germany @ O2
2/5: Hamburg, Germany @ O2
2/7: Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle
2/8: Brussels, Belgium @ Palais 12
2/10: Milan, Italy @ Forum
2/13: Stuttgart, Germany @ Schleyerhalle
2/15: Herning, Denmark @ Jyske Bank Boxen
2/17: Prague, Czech Republic @ O2
2/19: Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
And in case you missed it, May helped unveil a Mercury-themed vodka, Killer Queen, a couple weeks ago.
"Freddie loved vodka and used to carry a dry ice cooler full of vodka with him on tour," May said. "Killer Queen vodka is the perfect tribute to Freddie, and using Killer Queen as the brand name was the perfect choice for us, and we know Freddie would have approved."
