Brian May and Roger Taylor, the surviving members of Queen, are working on a new album. However, in a surprising twist, Adam Lambert, who has been the band’s lead singer since 2011, will not be part of the project. Instead, they have chosen to collaborate with Fat Bottomed Boys, a French band that has been paying tribute to Queen since 2020 by creating their own original songs in the spirit of Queen’s musical legacy. The Fat Bottomed Boys, formed in 2020, have gained recognition for their unique tribute approach. Rather than simply covering Queen’s iconic hits, they compose original songs that capture the essence of Queen’s sound. Their discography includes five critically acclaimed albums: Let’s Do It! (2020), Too Much Is Not Enough (2021), The King Of Rhye (2022), Haters Gonna Hate (2023), and Metropolis (2024). These works explore various rock styles, including pop rock, progressive rock, hard rock, and funk rock. The band has also gained international attention by contributing to the soundtrack of the French-American film Borrowed Time 3 and collaborating with authors of novels such as The King Of Rhye and Metropolis. In 2021, they created a virtual duet with Freddie Mercury on the song New York, an unfinished demo recorded by Mercury in 1984. This bold initiative was widely praised by fans and critics alike. On stage, the Fat Bottomed Boys are known for their high-energy performances, flamboyant costumes, and spectacular stage presence, offering audiences an immersive experience that honors the spirit of Queen. Since 2022, two members of the group, Elash and The Sgt., have been recognized as official artists by Brian May Guitars, the brand founded by Queen’s legendary guitarist. The announcement of this collaboration between Brian May, Roger Taylor, and the Fat Bottomed Boys has generated significant excitement among Queen fans and rock enthusiasts. This project promises to merge Queen’s musical legacy with the contemporary creativity of the Fat Bottomed Boys, bringing a fresh perspective to Queen’s already vast universe.