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If Iranian-born performers thought they were going to get the same treatment as Queen and Freddie Mercury...dream on. It's still not the best place to launch a music career. Well, perhaps "launch," but not continue. That's why some of the country's best performers have now set up shop in nations outside of their homeland. Check out some examples of Iran's diverse musical output. -
Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism and Music That Lives It: The Doors, Pink Floyd and...Drake?
Jean-Paul Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 50 years ago, which he immediately turned down, citing that no author "should allow himself to be turned into an institution." A somewhat ironic argument considering the institution that his arguments have become in the world of philosophy. Although not the inventor of existentialism, Sartre was at the apex of the doctrine during its rise in popularity following World War II. Music Times gathered a few songs that can be seen as representing Sartre's thought process and we hope that all you philosophy majors will lay off if we blur some lines. This is dense stuff. -
Queen Release Trailer For 'Queen Forever' Compilation [TRACKLIST]
Queen's compilation of love songs that features three unreleased tracks is due out Nov. 10, and the band shared a trailer for the album today (Oct. 9) on YouTube. -
Queen, Adam Lambert Announce Massive International Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Adam Lambert continues to give Queen new life. 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. -
Queen Announce New Album 'Queen Forever', Featuring Previously Unheard Freddie Mercury Material
There's a new album from Queen on the horizon, featuring previously unheard music from the days of Freddie Mercury. Today (Sept. 19), the legendary rock band announced the compilation record Killer Queen, which will feature three new tracks, including a duet with fellow music legend Michael Jackson. -
Panic! At The Disco Covers Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," Doesn't Butcher It [WATCH]
Just in case Adam Lambert ever decides to step down as Queen’s current Freddie Mercury impersonator, Panic! At The Disco singer Brandon Urie has been auditioning for the role pretty thoroughly during his band’s recent tour. Yesterday, Panic! At The Disco shared a live video of their cover of Queen’s classic hit “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and though it’s not quite the real thing, they still do a pretty faithful rendition of the song. -
Queen Releasing Freddie Mercury-Themed Vodka 'Killer Queen'
Nothing says "let's remember one of rock's most legendary figures" like anniversary-related alcohol. -
The Forest Rangers Cover Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for 'Sons of Anarchy'
For one of the most ambitious covers yet, music supervisor Bob Thiele Jr. had to rework Queen's 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody." Not exactly the easiest of tasks. However, as per usual for the show, Thiele turned to The Forest Rangers, the band responsible for turning "Gimme Shelter" and "John the Revelator" into perfect matches for the biker drama. -
8 Artists Who Basically Used The Same Album Cover Twice: Nas, The Ramones, And More
Trying to come up with a captivating album cover is pretty difficult work, so some artists have cheated a little bit by basically reusing their album cover concepts, sometimes even three or four times Here are eight artists who basically used the same album cover twice. -
WATCH: Lady Gaga Makes Surprise Appearance At Queen Concert In Australia
During their Aug. 27 show in Australia, fans of the Adam Lambert-led Queen were delighted (and surprised) when Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance to performance alongside the band, according to Rolling Stone. -
Queen: Producer Confirms New Freddie Mercury Material
Last July, producer William Orbit (Madonna, Britney Spears) announced that he was working on a Mercury/Michael Jackson single that could now be part of the new album. Then last week, Orbit took to Twitter to put classic rock fans on the edges of their seats. -
10 Bands Whose Lead Singers Have Died: Queen, Nirvana, And More
Today marks the 35th anniversary of AC/DC's Highway To Hell, a hard rock classic that would be the band's last album with lead vocalist Bon Scott, who died after a night of heavy drinking seven months after the album's release. Here are ten more bands that have suffered the loss of a lead vocalist.
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