May tells Eddie Trunk: "I think he's woken us up - and just in time. There's a big call to do more shows now. So, there's a good possibility that we will do more shows. I think, beyond that, we'll just see."

When Mercury died in 1991, May harboured no ambition to ever perform as Queen again. But with Lambert proving an able frontman, he feels it's right that the music is given centre stage again.

He adds: "It's a great place to be. I feel so fortunate to be going out there. I never thought it would happen again. When Freddie went, I thought 'That's it. We did that. It was a great life. Now, it's time to have a different life.'