Album in a nutshell

UK/ Europe issue date	18 September 2026
Japan issue date	18 September 2026
US/ Canada issue date	not issued
Unofficial issues in countries	—
Singles	3: Chump, Come On Summer (It’s Party Time), I See You Now
Non-album songs	—
Demos/ Unreleased	—
Issue format	CD, LP, Blue Vinyl LP, Picture Disc, Blue MC
Track order remarks	No track order changes.

The tracklisting:

“A Beautiful World” (Taylor)
“Violence Insane” (Taylor)
“What Really Matters” (Taylor)
“Don’t Photograph Food” (Taylor)
“I See You Now” (Taylor)
“Chump” (Taylor)
“Spit In His Eye” (Taylor)
“Jealous Guy” (Lennon)
“Come On Summer (It’s Party Time)” (Taylor)
“A Great Big Beautiful World” (Taylor)

2026 Nightjar Productions Ltd. Released on Columbia Records, 18 September 2026, produced by Roger Taylor & Joshua J. Macrae. Recorded at Priory Studios UK. Mastered by Tony Cousins at Metropolis Mastering London.

Roger Taylor – Violence Insane in a Beautiful World (2026)

Violence Insane in a Beautiful World is the seventh solo studio album by legendary Queen drummer, vocalist, and songwriter Roger Taylor. Released in September 2026 via Nightjar Productions and Columbia Records, the album marks Taylor’s follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2021 release, Outsider.

About the Album

Written, performed, and produced primarily by Roger Taylor himself, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World showcases his signature blend of classic rock, sharp lyrical social commentary, and melodic craftsmanship. The record features standout collaborations with the renowned Ndlovu Youth Choir on key tracks like the lead single “Come On Summer (It’s Party Time)” and the opener “A Beautiful World”. Additionally, the album includes Taylor’s unique interpretation of John Lennon’s timeless classic “Jealous Guy”.

Personnel: Roger Taylor, Joshua J. Macrae, Jason Falloon, Tina Hizon, Neil Fairclough and The Ndlovu Youth Choir

Roger Taylor: Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Strings
Marie-Christina Angela Hizon: Piano on “Jealous Guy”
Joshua J Macrae: Additional Keyboards on “A Beautiful World”, “What Really Matters”, “Don’t Photograph Food”, “I See You Now”, “Come On Summer (It’s Party Time”; Percussion and Additional Keyboards on “Violence Insane”; “A Great Big Beautiful World”; Percussion on “Jealous Guy”
Jason Falloon: Electric Guitar, Guitar on “Spit In His Eye”
The Ndlovu Youth Choir: lead and backing vocals on “A Beautiful World”, “Come On Summer (It’s Party Time)”, “A Great Big Beautiful World”

Album Details & Formats

Violence Insane in a Beautiful World is available on CD, gatefold vinyl (including limited color pressings), and on all major digital and streaming platforms.

Formats:

1LP 180g Black Vinyl Columbia Records 199584596419
1LP 180g Earth Blue Colour Vinyl Columbia Records 19958441861
1LP 180g Picture Disc Columbia Records
1CD Columbia Records Europe 19958441872, Amazon Alternative Cover Artwork B0H4LLP5XM
Cassette Columbia (in an individual O-card slipcase made using recycled board, with the cassette itself manufactured using recycled aqua blue plastic) limited to 500

Violence Insane In a Beautiful World
Cassette

Violence Insane In A Beautiful World (Amazon Exclusive)

Blu-spec CD2 Sony Music Japan SICP-31870 ( Includes liner notes and translated lyrics)
Deluxe Digital Download – exclusive video track-by-track by Roger + unreleased Latroit remixes of ‘Come On Summer’ and ‘A Beautiful World’

1. A Beautiful World – Feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir
2. Violence Insane
3. What Really Matters
4. Don’t Photograph Food
5. I See You Now
6. Chump
7. Spit In His Eye
8. Jealous Guy
9. Come On Summer (It’s Party Time) – Feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir
10. A Great Big Beautiful World (reprise) – Feat. The Ndlovu Youth Choir
11. Come on Summer (We Love The Sunshine LATROIT Mix – Edit)
12. Come on Summer (We Love The Sunshine LATROIT Mix)
13. A Beautiful World (LATROIT Mix – Edit)
14. A Beautiful World (LATROIT Mix)
15. Video Track By Track