Queen wants to bring Freddie Mercury back with holograms — Here’s what Brian May just revealed:

Key Highlights:

• Queen considers hologram show with virtual Freddie Mercury
• Band eyes Las Vegas MSG Sphere for performances
• Roger Taylor says technology improved since ABBA show

Queen’s surviving members changed their minds about hologram shows. Brian May told Big Issue magazine he likes the idea of becoming “the original Queen again” through ABBA Voyage-style avatars. The guitarist talked about MSG Sphere’s capabilities for creating immersive experiences. These could recreate the original four-piece lineup with late vocalist Freddie Mercury and retired bassist John Deacon.

Roger Taylor attended ABBA Voyage in 2022. He left unimpressed with the projection quality. “I didn’t find the actual projections convincing,” Taylor said. “I do think technology now has come so much further since the ABBA show started.” May emphasized their approach would involve “creating Queen as if we were creating today” rather than recycling old footage. The band already incorporates Mercury’s image during “Love of My Life” performances using basic video technology.

Queen’s interest reflects growing acceptance of avatar concert experiences among legacy acts. Mercury Songs Limited filed trademarks for virtual reality applications in 2024. This signals commercial preparation. The band’s recent recognition as the UK’s most-played rock act of the 21st century positions them perfectly for a high-profile virtual residency. This would generate significant revenue while preserving their live performance legacy.”