Tempt have released their cover of Queen’s iconic masterpiece “We Will Rock You” – available to stream now (or enjoy the video below). The single release which was mixed by Grammy Award winner Chris Lord-Alge follows the band’s successful premier of the song’s video that highlighted the incredible response that they received on their European tour.
Dr Sir Brian May has blessed Tempt’s version of his classic song giving the band meaningful words of encouragement. On hearing the track he said “I’m very honoured that Tempt play ‘We Will Rock You’, and with so much ion! – Tempt I’m all ears!”
Unlike the original’s slow handclap build, Tempt’s version is in top gear from the off and absolutely rattles along. It keeps the ethos of the original buried within, while presenting it in an entirely different way. Is it better than the 1977 release? Of course not. I mean, nobody can or ever will do Queen better than Queen… but it’s bloody good nonetheless.
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The band is donating all the proceeds from the single to Save Me Trust a group dedicated to protecting the welfare and dignity of wild animals. “Although I am an American, I spend a good deal of time with family in the UK countryside and honoring Sir Brian by ing a UK initiative that he is involved with that also feels local and important to us gives the project extra meaning.” continued Marcello, “We hope that Queen fans everywhere will us and donate and that fans in other countries will reach out to donate to causes that wildlife in their part of the world.” Anne Brummer, Chief Executive Officer of Save Me Trust, adds “We are thrilled that Tempt are ing Save Me Trust and helping us to continue to give wildlife a voice; we love their positivity and the energy they bring to their cover of ‘We Will Rock You’ – rock on!”
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