QUEEN and singer Adam Lambert have spoken of the “heartbreak” at having to postpone their tour for a second time.

The musicians were originally set to rock the UK and Europe in summer 2020 with the Rhapsody World Tour.

However, the coronavirus outbreak left them no choice but to prioritise the safety of fans, crew and venue staff by postponing the dates until 2021.

Now, with the pandemic still far from resolved, the band have been forced to reschedule the tour dates again, moving them to 2022.

While the tour remains set for the original May-July period, the 2022 dates will now kick off in the UK, and two extra shows at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow have been announced.

Tickets for the shows on June 2 and 3 are on sale now.

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Promoters for the Rhapsody Tour confirmed that all previously purchased tickets continue to be valid for the corresponding rescheduled shows.

Roger Taylor said: "When we do eventually get to play in front of live audiences it will be with a ferociously renewed attack and we shall revel in the wonderful experience of actually interacting with them again."

Frontman Adam Lambert added: “It’s so disappointing to have to postpone again, but safety comes first, and we look forward to spring 2022 when we will be back, better than ever.”

For the full list of rescheduled dates, click here.

To buy tickets for the Glasgow dates, click here.