What is the name of the album that features the song "Death on Two Legs"?
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A Night at the Opera
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A Night at the Opera
“Death on Two Legs” appears on Queen’s album A Night at the Opera. It is the opening track of the band’s fourth studio album, released in 1975.
The song was written by Freddie Mercury during Queen’s bitter dispute with their first manager, Norman Sheffield, who also owned Trident Studios. Mercury’s lyrics never name Sheffield directly, but their hostile language led Sheffield to sue Queen and the record label for defamation. The case was settled out of court, effectively confirming who had inspired the song.
A Night at the Opera was recorded at several British studios between August and November 1975 and produced by Queen with Roy Thomas Baker. It became famous for its unusually ambitious mixture of hard rock, theatrical vocals, layered harmonies, and studio experimentation. The album also contains “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “You’re My Best Friend,” and “The Prophet’s Song.”
Listeners sometimes confuse the track with Sheer Heart Attack, Queen’s previous album, because that record established much of the band’s mid-1970s sound. “Death on Two Legs,” however, opens A Night at the Opera and sets its dramatic tone immediately.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026