Brian May has ruled out touring the US with Queen, believing the country is now "too dangerous".
The 78-year-old last went on tour with singer Adam Lambert in 2023, but has confirmed any future tours won't include the States.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Mr May commented: "America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account."
He added: "It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America and we love it, but it's not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment."
Brian May believes the US is 'too dangerous'
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Sir Brian's remarks about the United States come amid ongoing protests over Ice's (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) presence on the streets of towns and cities.
Two people have been fatally shot by Ice agents in recent weeks, resulting in violent clashes between protestors and officers. The Trump administration has come under pressure to scale back the project.
The Queen icon also shared recently that he'd never perform at Glastonbury due to clashing political opinions with the festival organisers.
The passionate animal rights activist founded the Save Me Trust, which campaigns for the rights of foxes and badgers.
Brian May addressed the political situation in America
| PA"I wouldn't do Glastonbury next year because of the politics of the people who run it, unless that changes, I won't do it," he told the publication.
"They like killing badgers, and they think it's for sport, and that's something I cannot support because we've been trying to save these badgers for years, and they are still being killed for years, so that's the reason we're missing out on it."
Sir Brian often voices his opinions on the political climate, with the guitarist recently admitting that the political divide in the UK "keeps me awake at night".
Speaking to Radio Times, Mr May reflected on how modern discourse has become increasingly hostile, warning that extreme polarisation risks stifling curiosity, creativity, and mutual understanding.
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Brian May has also campaigned for animal rights in the UK, and won't perform at Glastonbury over organisers' differing beliefs
| BBCHe told the magazine he has long believed that science and art are fundamentally connected, despite being told as a child that he would have to choose between the two.
“That’s an easy one,” Sir Brian said. “I’ve always thought that art and science were part of the same thing, although I was told as a kid, ‘You have to choose one.’ I’ve fought that all my life.”
He went on to suggest that rigid thinking mirrors that concept, with people feeling they need to follow a single political identity.
Elsewhere, in recent years, the Queen guitarist has urged voters to "vote for change" and remove what he described as a corrupt Conservative Government, while repeatedly condemning Brexit as a "tragedy" and "the dumbest thing Britain has ever done."
Brian May dashed hopes of US fans being able to attend a Queen gig in America
| PAAdditionally, Sir Brian has supported higher taxes on the wealthy, criticised austerity, and backed the redistribution of hereditary land.
His activism continued into 2024 and 2025, when he resigned as vice-president of the RSPCA over welfare concerns and later criticised proposed AI copyright rules, accusing technology firms of being “monstrously arrogant” and threatening musicians’ livelihoods.
Recently, Mr May issued a strong warning on social media, which accompanied a tribute to late bandmate Freddie Mercury.
Posting fan artwork depicting Mr Mercury at various stages of his life, including an illustration of the singer holding himself as an infant, Sir Brian wrote: "The most beautiful memories are the saddest. Remembering the one and only Freddie M."
He dismissed claims that the artwork used artificial intelligence, stating: "I'm going to say this only once, to you people who think you’re so clever. This has nothing to do with AI."