Adam Lambert dazzles in high energy performance as Queen kick off their Rhapsody Tour in Brisbane

Adam Lambert dazzles in high energy performance as Queen kick off their Rhapsody Tour in Brisbane

Queen’s original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor have kicked off their Rhapsody Tour Down Under.

The rock duo were joined by Adam Lambert, who put on a high-energy performance, as he took to the stage to belt out the bands legendary hits in Brisbane on Thursday.

The 38-year-old singer, who shot to fame on American Idol in 2009, exuded a confidence that would make Freddie Mercury proud as he strutted his stuff at Suncorp Stadium.

Rockers! Queen’s original band members Roger Taylor (top left), and Brian May (right) have kicked off their Rhapsody Tour Down Under, pictured with vocalist Adam Lambert (left)

Star of the show: The rock duo were joined by Adam Lambert, who put on a high-energy performance, as he took to the stage in Brisbane on Thursday

Star of the show: The rock duo were joined by Adam Lambert, who put on a high-energy performance, as he took to the stage in Brisbane on Thursday

Adam looked every inch the rocker as he dazzled in a metallic purple jacket that featured long sleeves, giving audiences a glimpse of his tattoos.

Underneath, he wore a glitzy black sequin singlet top and black jeans which featured two gold strips from top to bottom.

The stylish singer also wore multiple chains around his neck, which featured an oversized gold pin at the center.

Fashion: Adam looked every inch the rocker as he dazzled in a metallic purple jacket

Style: Underneath, he wore a glitzy black sequin singlet top and black jeans which featured two gold strips from top to bottom

Rock on! Adam looked every inch the star as he dazzled in a metallic purple jacket that featured long sleeves, giving audiences a glimpse of his tattoos

Adam completed his rocker look with black eye makeup and fingernails.

Meanwhile, founding member Brian May looked as if there was no place he’d rather be as he expertly commanded the stage with his guitar.

Brian wore a glitzy black long-sleeve button up shirt, which he had rolled up. 

Icon: Meanwhile, founding member Brian May, (pictured) looked as if there was no place he'd rather be as he expertly commanded the stage with his guitar

Icon: Meanwhile, founding member Brian May, (pictured) looked as if there was no place he’d rather be as he expertly commanded the stage with his guitar

Rock vibes: Brian wore a glitzy black long-sleeve button up shirt, which had he rolled up

Rock vibes: Brian wore a glitzy black long-sleeve button up shirt, which had he rolled up

He also wore a pair of black jeans while finishing his outfit with a pair of joggers.

The rock group will play Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday before headlining the Fire Fight Australia concert on Sunday.

The festival will also see performances by rock legend Alice Cooper, 5 Seconds of Summer, Delta Goodrem, Olivia Newton-John, Conrad Sewell and Amy Shark. 

Get excited! The rock group will play Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Saturday before headlining the Fire Fight Australia concert on Sunday

Get excited! The rock group will play Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday before headlining the Fire Fight Australia concert on Sunday

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