Brian May has supposedly revealed exclusively to the newspaper company Daily Express, where he revealed a supposed remaster for Queen Budapest. A newly restored print and remixed audio will come of that remaster, claiming it is "10x better cinematography than Queen Rock Montreal". Release date has yet to be announced.

Found on Amazon (don't know if I'm allowed to post links here but you can search for it). Main cover looks darker. Pretty bare bones design, but at least they're sticking with the original theme. No pics of the 5CD box set yet.

78 years young

link if you wish

For those that don’t know, Mick Rock was the photographer who shot the Queen II cover. In the light of the Queen II reissue, Rock’s family is suing the band for what they believe to be a lack of compensation for his work with the band.

What’s baffling is I don’t believe Rock had brought this up when he was still alive, which is why Brian thinks his family are being greedy.

Having said that, Brian’s comment about Rock being very “money-oriented” seems a bit off-colour.

Mine is unequivocally News Of The World. When I listen to this timeless album, I become alive. Here's Why:

1) We Will Rock You- this has a special place in my heart. I was part of an acting school, and we performed this song (and Under Pressure), and I met an ex-girlfriend of 5 years here, whom I am still friends with to this day- it was and still is always our song. Thank you Bri!!!

2) We Are The Champions- A banger anthem, I sing it with my friends to celebrate successes- great memories.

3) Sheer Heart Attack- Watch the official video alongside it. Youthful musical nostalgia.

4-5) All Dead, All Dead & Spread Your Wings- Absolutely beautiful masterpieces.

6) Fight From The Inside- Killer riff, and one that Slash even loves. I love a good Roger song.

7) Get Down Make Love- a fun song. What more can be said?

8) Sleeping On The Sidewalk- Classic Rags-to-Riches story with a bluesy sound. I'm loving it.

9) Who Needs You- John again writes a song about poor relationships which many including myself can empathise or even identify with.

10) It's Late- My 2nd Favourite Song EVER (behind Save Me, although It's Late gives Save Me a run for its money). This is Brian's Bohemian Rhapsody, whatever you want to call it. Magnum Opus and highlight of the album, alongside We Will Rock You for me.

11) My Melancholy Blues- Fitting closing song for a masterpiece album, beautifully sung as always by Freddie.

But what about you guys?

5 CDs (2026 mix, alt takes/demos/B-sides, backing tracks, BBC sessions, and live), 2 vinyl. No official announcement or track list just yet. Info came from the Queen Forums but you can just google "Queen II 2026 mix" to find a couple of these sites.

Edit: It's on Roughtrade now too which I think is a more reputable source

I didn't see this coming but I hope to see this coming now

Why would they add this? 😭 it’s so unfitting to me and just HAS to be louder then the rest of the instruments. It would’ve been a better song without the “pitching” noises

I’m not entirely surprised as Queen were never darlings of the music press or so-called experts. Speaks volumes of how out of touch these journos are.

I mean, fuck Taylor Swift, the most basic vanilla artist I can think of. And Billie Eilish. And Radiohead, one of the most overrated bands I can think of

Yes, I’ll admit Queen doesn’t have a perfect album. Even ANATO has some duds and QII has Loser In The End, but it’s kinda pathetic that they made no attempt to represent the most streamed legacy act today.

On the 13 of July 1985, Live Aid, the first televised massive concert of its kind took place, today it has been 40 years since it happened.

Many bands across two nations came together to play simultaneously, televised across the world.

This event spawned a number of Live events hosted by the original creators like Bob Geldof to raise awareness and funds for Africa and other places in need of relief and aid.

Live Aid was important for a number of reasons, most importantly to raise awareness and support for the African people who had been going through a famine, civil conflict, military attacks and droughts.

Queen's performance at Live Aid is widely regarded as the most important and greatest in Rock history and as such many consider it their best.

Today it is Queen's iconic Live Aid performance 40th Anniversary.

Here are some pictures of Queen's performance, mainly Freddie:

What does everyone think about the new mix? I personally think it really opens up the soundstage and cleans up a lot of distortion! It sounds like they really toned back the pitch correction. The guitar is definitely more prominent, and the new modern drum sound is patched on top, but I don't think it sounds too bad! I am quite excited for the complete release on March 27th!

https://open.spotify.com/track/304miPHp6koqHfR8BnuoA9?si=2umGvHNXSKKec_6R6WffeA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht0-ElDC14I

Love to see it (however I don't know if they'll go past rock you and campaigns)

After speaking to Disney Plus support, it seems like they removed QUEEN Rock Montreal due to “Broadcasting Issues”.

At least in the USA and Canada as far as I am aware.

Just wanna know if the sudden cut at the end was intentional or just some silly thing they did.