Queen's Roger Taylor announces new album 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World' along with 2026 UK tour
The drummer’s first solo LP since 2021 features The Ndlovu Youth Choir and arrives with a short September UK run.
- Queen drummer Roger Taylor announced his seventh solo album, Violence Insane, set for release via Columbia in September, alongside a short UK tour beginning at Newcastle City Hall.
- Taylor describes the album's underlying theme as reflecting on global turmoil, stating, "It's just horrific, a lot of insane violence," and exploring war, environmental damage, and religious hatred.
- The first single, "Come On Summer ," features The Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo, South Africa. Produced by Taylor, the project includes long-time collaborator Joshua Macrae and his live band.
- Fans pre-ordering the album by 11:59pm on Saturday, June 13 receive exclusive pre-sale access with codes emailed Sunday, June 14. General ticket sales begin at 10am BST on Wednesday, June 17.
- This release arrives nearly 30 years after Queen's latest music, following the band's 15th and final studio record, Made In Heaven, released in 1995 after the death of frontman Freddie Mercury.
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Queen-Icon Roger Taylor brings a new longplayer to the markets of this "beautiful world" this fall. Since Queen is no longer making fresh music as a band, Roger Taylor has to go on solo paths again. The drummer, songwriter and singer has announced a new longplayer: VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD will be released on September 18, 2026 via Columbia Records and Sony Music. But that's not enough: With ‘Come On Summer...
Roger Taylor announces Swansea date on new UK tour and album release
Queen legend Roger Taylor has announced a brand-new UK tour and solo album, with Swansea set to host the final date of his only UK shows this year. The acclaimed songwriter, drummer and singer will bring his VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD tour to Swansea Building Society Arena on Tuesday 29 September 2026, as part of a six-date run across the UK. The tour coincides with the release of Roger’s seventh solo album, VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTI…
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