Queen To Release Freddie Mercury And Michael Jackson Duets In 2012

Queen have announced plans to release a series of duets recorded by former frontman Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson next year.

In an interview with the Evening Standard guitarist Brian May revealed that Michael Jackson's estate have given the band permission to release a series of duets which they recorded with the late singer during the 1980s.

He said "Michael [Jackson] used to come and see us when we were on tour in the States. He and Freddie became close friends, close enough to record a couple of tracks together at Michael's house, tracks which have never seen the light of day."

When asked when the release dates for the duets would be, May replied: "(They'll be ready) in the next year. We've been talking to Jackson's estate and they're happy."

Meanwhile, earlier this year Queen revealed plans to release a new album and musical.

The band are reportedly using old recordings they made with frontman Freddie Mercury before he died in 1991 to include on a brand new album.

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