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.
- Reflecting on global crises, Taylor describes the album's theme as exploring "it's just horrific, a lot of insane violence," citing wars, plastics in oceans, and religious hatred.
- The first single, "Come On Summer ," features The Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo, South Africa, with production by Taylor and collaborator Joshua Macrae.
- Fans pre-ordering before 11.59pm on Saturday, June 13 receive exclusive pre-sale codes, while 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 Freddie Mercury's death.
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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…
Queen’s Roger Taylor announces new solo album
Queen drummer Roger Taylor has announced "Violence Insane in a Beautiful World", his seventh solo studio album, which will be released on September 18. The first single, "Come On Summer (It's Party Time)", is already available. The musician has also revealed a series of tour dates across the United Kingdom in September to promote the album. He talked about the record, saying: “There is a theme, you know, it’s in the title really, what a beautifu…
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