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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