Album predicted for Christmas release

William Orbit has confirmed via Twitter that he is producing Queen's new album, which is probable for pre-Christmas release.

The Grammy award winning producer, who has worked with artists such as Blur and Madonna, said in a tweet:

Am definitely working with QUEEN. Amazing songs. That's all I'm sayin 4 now. Watch this space. — William Orbit (@WilliamOrbit) July 29, 2014

Orbit previously announced in July of last year that he was producing a duet between Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson, which is more than likely going to feature on the new Queen album - said to be titled, Queen Forever. The pair recorded three songs during the sessions for Jackson's iconic album 'Thriller'.

Queen guitarist Brian May confirmed in May that he and drummer Roger Taylor were working on the album. Speaking to the BBC about the recording process, May said: "We had to start from scratch. Knowing how it would have happened if we'd finished the songs, I can sit there and make it happen with modern technology. It's quite emotional. It's the big, big Queen ballads and the big, big epic sound."

The new album will be the second Queen record to feature vocals based on unreleased Mercury vocals since the singer's unfortunate death in 1991.

Meanwhile, Queen and Adam Lambert have announced a massive tour, playing dates acros Australia following their acclaimed shows in the US and Canada. For more information and tickets, see Gigwise Tickets.



08/22 – Perth, AU @ Perth Arena

08/26 – Sydney, AU @ Allphones Arena

08/29 – Melbourne, AU @ Rod Laver Arena

09/01 – Brisbane AU @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Below: From Truro to Wembley - the 6 most important gigs of Queen's career