10th July 2018

European Tour Reviews: "Jaw Dropping"

IRELAND

"A blast of ‘Seven Seas Of Rhye’ before going into ‘Tie Your Mother Down’, and they’ve already won...the sheer joy in the air over Marlay Park would be enough to convince anyone...wasn’t it incredible?” - Hot Press

UK

“It's exciting, exhilarating and infectious, these are anthems built for stadiums and festivals. Big life-affirming celebrations of excess and rock grandeur...”The List

"They went Ga Ga for the legendary rockers and Adam Lambert...It’s safe to say anyone who witnessed the spectacular, the biggest stage production at a Scottish music festival EVER, won't be forgetting it in a long time."Glasgow Live

"TRNSMT’s Friday night was one for the history books". - Glasgowist Scottish Sun

"...a sensational live performance. The band had audiences in the palm of their hand as they seduced them with jaw-dropping renditions of Queen’s biggest ballads and classic rock hits." - Scottish Sun

"The supergroup tore up the stage as Lambert showcased his famously impressive vocal range while donning a signature flamboyant outfit that Freddie Mercury would have been proud of.???????"Evening Times

“It’s really not surprising to hear so many thrilled fans leaving the arena calling it one of their all-time favourite gigs.” - The Independent

“As spectacles go, this is as good as live shows get. 5/5." Attitude.co.uk

Belgium

“A hot summer day, the gigantic crowd and the amazing performance of American Idol Adam Lambert, Queen's originals Brian May and Roger Taylor made the temperature jump through the roof.” - FrontView Magazine

“The fact is that QUEEN + Adam Lambert with this production - which also manages to surprise at the right moments with special effects - have one of the most impressive tours of the year.” - Het Nieuwsblad

“Queen + Adam Lambert put an overwhelmingly live spectacle in the Antwerp Sportpaleis completely in the spirit of what Freddie used to do. Did we see a cover band at work? No. More accurate and respectful is to report that Queen 2.0. is more alive than ever.” - Concertnews

“QUEEN back to life : legendary rock group impresses at the Sportpaleis (…) Extra plus: Lambert attracted a whole new generation of fans into the Queen universe. Nice, moreover, that the set was cut with less evident material such as 'Tear It Up' and 'Seven Seas Of Rhye', so that the biggest fans were also served.”  - Gazet van Antwerpen

Netherlands

“Ahoy Rotterdam just has been treated the ultimate singalong party by a band whose music is relevant for already more than forty years and will be for many more generations...May, the British guitarist, forever young, seems to have fun above all and shines throughout the whole show.” - Artiesten Nieuws

“Queen sublime in Ahoy. Never before has the band, with singer Adam Lambert, played with such conviction...” - soundz

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“Hits, hits and hits!... Adam Lambert might be humble concerning Freddie Mercury, but at the same time he is bold and has the self-esteem to step into the footprints of the unprecedented great frontman. This makes him – of course in combination with his amazing singing qualities – the ideal person to be on stage with Queen. Undoubtedly the reason that Brian May and Roger Taylor work with him for already six years.”  - LFL Lust For Life

Italy

“A Queen + Adam Lambert Concert is much more than a nostalgia operation: it’s a unique chance to see at work, and in great shape, two rock legends that have written memorable chapters in the history of music.” - Rockol.it 

“It is thus a gigantic show, as it is in the DNA of a group that created more than just a plain rock concert. A group that gave life to some mythical and unforgettable works, memorable performances of a band considered as an absolute leader in live rock. And I know what you're thinking.” - Onstage

“...Adam Lambert immediately proves to be what he really is: A comprehensive showman, a real professional, he seeks the audience, he overwhelms them, moving comfortably between unenviable thighs and outfits, special movements, an exceptional voice and an energy second to none. With his singing and his words: "Brian May and Roger Taylor, gentlemen, we are talking about legends”. - SpazioRock 

Norway

“Classic Rock nostalgia of royal quality - 5/6" - VG Daily  

“Lambert's voice is operatic, athletic and powerful. He also brings a young and wild energy to the band...when the band ends the night with We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, one must be as cold as the giant on the News Of The World record cover to not feel warm and satisfied. 9/10”Musikknyheter.no,

 Denmark

"See, that's what music can do!!" "Who Wants To Live Forever" is another of the many highlights of the evening. A song that Adam Lambert really makes his own. Yes, the music is truly "Made In Heaven" and outlives all of us. The music can gather things that can not be gathered, and Queen + Adam Lambert did that this evening at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. ****** (6/6) " Gaffa

"Queen delivered a concert that was a King worthy, when they visited Boxen in Herning on Friday night. The band has almost 50 years under the belt, but they definitely do not seem as if they need to abdicate for the time being. The sound, energy and stage presence were top professional and captivating.***** (5/6): - Herning Folkeblad

"The Masters of magnificent rock music killed Jyske Bank Boxen with a show including lots of great songs, a fantastic stage production, and most important and impressive nostalgic show.4.5/5" Metaladay.dk

Portugal

"Queen without Freddie Mercury? Yes, it’s possible and it is a hell of a show! First is the skepticism but then the amazement and the euphoria takes its place. Brian May and Roger Taylor keep Queen alive. Adam Lambert is a great replacement but Freddie is always there. With their timeless music, Queen continue to be one of the best bands in the world. It is a unique show (5 Stars)”  - Observador

"In a show like Queen + Adam Lambert there is space for everybody to shine even Freddie Mercury, in our memory and in the screen. The show was a moving demonstration of the affection the Portuguese public carry for these British rock legends." BLITZ

“Two years after Queen+Adam Lambert’s show in Rock in Rio with 74 thousand people, last night the band started its European tour in Lisbon with an incredible and elaborate spectacular of sound, lights and video that touched the crowd.” Noite e Musica Magazine

“It is a kind of magic that has no end. No, Adam Lambert is not Freddie Mercury – as he assumes on stage. But he doesn’t need to be, as shown yesterday in a crowded Altice Arena in a totally dazzling night.” Correio da Manhã

“No one will ever forget Freddie Mercury and each show is a vibrant testimonial of the immortality of this music. Brian May, Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert offered Lisbon once again an unforgettable night.” - Arte Sonora