Watch Nuno Bettencourt, Brian May, Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Yngwie Malmsteen and Zakk Wylde play Bohemian Rhapsody
The guitar heroes take on the Queen classic and triumph
Nuno Bettencourt did not disappoint with his At Home And Social Axs TV show this week, assembling a veritable Avengers of guitar heroes with his old Generation Axe touring buddies Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi and Yngwie Malmsteen for an electric guitar orchestra performance of Queen's classic Bohemian Rhapsody.
And Brian May turned up to play the solo! What more can you ask for?
Well there was more. Nuno also teamed up with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Nancy Wilson and upcoming vocal talent Liv Warfield for a great take on Heart's Barracuda…
For more info on the show visit Axs.tv
Get the MusicRadar Newsletter
Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here.
MusicRadar is the number one website for music-makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, DJs or producers...
- GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high-quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts.
- TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars.
- STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the craft of music-making that no other music website can.
“You never know what will happen. You’re on a bus with pythons”: Orianthi on her Orange Oriverb amp, how soloing is like rapping and why confetti cannons are just one of the risks on an Alice Cooper tour
“The show will be a powerful celebration of the coolest instrument in the world, the electric guitar!”: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to share the stage again on epic 2025 UK/Europe tour