There's nobody quite like Adam Lambert.
The legendary gay singer boldly paved his way in the music industry at a time where LGBTQ+ representation wasn't nearly as celebrated or embraced.
With hit songs like "Whataya Want from Me," "Ghost Town," "If I Had You," and many more defining his impressive catalog, Lambert solidified his icon status as the frontman of Queen during their first tour in 2012.
After their latest successful global tour concluded in February 2024, Lambert decided to embrace his theatrical side by starring alongside Auliʻi Cravalho on his Broadway debut in Cabaret from September 2024 to March 2025. Later that year, the American Idol finalist teamed up with Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar, which earned critical acclaim.
Now, Lambert is returning to his roots with his sixth studio album titled Adam. OG fans will resonate with new tracks such as "Eat U Alive" and "Under the Rhythm" as they call back to his dark pop origins that come to life with his powerhouse vocals.
"I need to be out in front of my fans performing again! It's been too long. This is the best strutting album that I've ever made. This is either a runway or sidewalk situation. You'll feel fierce and ferocious with your headphones on. It makes you want to walk hard," Lambert tells Out.
Lambert's talent certainly speaks for itself, but he's latest record really taps into a transformational time of his life as he recently broke up with his long-time boyfriend. The couple split in summer 2025 after four years together.
"I got out of a long relationship and when you're in a relationship, you identify as a couple. When you are single again, it's that readjustment of getting back to you. Who am I on my own? It's a bit of an identity check-in. All the songs come back to that. It's about the relationship to myself, the relationship I left, and the relationships I'm encountering."
Beyond his raw new material, Lambert's unapologetic personality shines in all aspects of life as he speaks up on the important issues facing gay people today. As an out and proud singer who's faced plenty of backlash throughout his career, the star wants all queer people to ignore the hateful rhetoric and put that energy toward unifying the LGBTQ+ community.
"The sense of community has gotten a bit watered down. It's not because of anything terrible, it's because we've become so mainstream. Things were so normalized up until a couple years ago. We were making such amazing progress. Forget the big corporations and their rainbow flags they put up once a year. We need to build each other up and protect each other."
Adam drops tonight on all platforms. To see the full interview with Adam Lambert, check out the video at the top of the page.
