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🎸🔥 The Struts & Brian May Unleash ‘Could Have Been Me’ Video 👑⚡

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Well, tidy mun – this is the glam-rock team-up we never knew we needed but now can’t live without! 🤘 The Struts, Britain’s most flamboyant modern rockers, have officially dropped the new video for their reimagined anthem “Could Have Been Me” featuring none other than Queen legend Sir Brian May.

👉 Watch it here: The Struts feat. Brian May – “Could Have Been Me” (Official Video)


Glam Meets Guitar God 🎤🎸

The Struts have always been known for their glitter, swagger, and unapologetic love of old-school rock theatre. But throw Brian May’s unmistakable Red Special into the mix, and suddenly you’ve got something that feels like a love letter to Queen’s golden age.

The video is pure spectacle – flashing lights, Luke Spiller strutting about like a peacock on speed, and May shredding those heavenly harmonics like he’s still on the Wembley stage in ’86. Proper job.


The Story Behind the Collab 🥂

This new version of “Could Have Been Me” dropped on September 3, 2025, and it’s already causing a stir across the rock world. The original track was always a Struts signature tune – all about living loud, living proud, and not giving a toss about regrets. Pairing it with Brian May adds a layer of legacy and pure rock royalty.

Luke Spiller was buzzing about it, saying:

“To perform alongside Brian is a dream come true – this song has always been about living without regrets, and what better way to celebrate that than with one of the greatest guitarists of all time?”

And Brian May himself? Ever humble, ever legendary, he praised The Struts for keeping the spirit of rock alive, saying they reminded him “why I fell in love with music in the first place – fearless, fun, and unapologetically loud.” 💥


Why It Matters 🖤

This collab isn’t just a one-off. It feels like a symbolic passing of the glam torch – Queen’s flamboyance meeting The Struts’ fresh swagger. Rock fans across the globe are lapping it up, calling it “a proper stadium-sized revival of glam spirit.”

It’s also a reminder that rock’n’roll isn’t about looking back – it’s about keeping the fire roaring into the future. And with The Struts stepping into that glitter spotlight alongside one of the genre’s all-time greats, the message is clear: the show will always go on. 🎆


Final Riff 🤘

The “Could Have Been Me” video is more than a collab – it’s a statement. A reminder that rock is alive, thriving, and still strutting in sequins with a pint in hand. Only in Wales, mun… you’d watch it twice and still shout “YESS MUN!” at the screen.

So, what’s occurring? Hit that play button, crank it to eleven, and decide for yourself: does this version top the original, or is it just a lush new chapter in the song’s wild ride?

👉 Watch the Official Video Now

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🎸 About Michael Michael is the founder, editor and chief riff wrangler of The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock, metal and alternative music publication built by fans, for fans. A lifelong rock and metal fan, Michael has spent years immersed in the music, culture and community that surround the heavier side of life. From discovering new bands and digging through classic albums to standing in muddy festival fields, squeezing into packed venues and spending far too much time near the front of a stage, music has always been much more than background noise — it is a massive part of who he is. That passion eventually became The Riff Report, a publication created to celebrate the bands, artists, venues, festivals, photographers, promoters and fans who keep the rock and metal world turning. Michael spends much of the year covering gigs, festivals, tours, album releases, new singles, interviews and music news, with a camera never too far away and a press pass usually hanging somewhere around his neck. Whether it is a huge arena show, a major outdoor festival or a tiny grassroots venue packed with people discovering their new favourite band, he believes every part of the scene has stories worth telling. For Michael, one of the biggest joys of music journalism is being able to shine a light on artists at every level. The Riff Report is just as interested in the hungry independent band playing to 50 people as it is in the global act headlining to 50,000. Supporting unsigned, independent and grassroots musicians is a huge part of the publication’s identity, because every legendary band started somewhere. Sometimes the next big thing is not on a massive billboard or a major-label playlist — sometimes they are crammed onto a tiny stage in a pub, plugging in their own gear and hoping somebody in the room remembers their name. Michael wants The Riff Report to be one of the places that remembers.

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