Stars of the UK rock and Queen, Roger Taylor and Brian May, have opened a new exhibition in London to mark the 40^th anniversary of the iconic band.

The exhibition entitled “Stormtroppers In Stilettoes” includes items from the early years of Queen and will run until March 12 at the Old Truman Brewery in east London.

There are various items from the bands history which have been divided into different themed rooms dedicated to everything from the early albums and art work to costumes worn by the members designed by Zandra Rhodes.

Drummer Roger Taylor said: “It is quite shocking for us to suddenly bring back what happened all those years ago in such vivid details.”

guitarist Brian May hoped that the exhibition would be an inspiration to visitors, he said: “Once you come into this exhibition you realise that we were just boys and we got together with a dream. We worked night and day for many years and we were very lucky.”

When asked about some of the more outlandish exhibits, especially on the fashion front, Brian May said: “You don't buy in your style – it comes from inside you and it's very organic. I think that is a lesson to people to have belief in your vision.”

While the exhibition is taking fans back in time to the start of the band the anniversary is also being marked with a new two track single, also entitled “Stormtroopers In Stilettos” featuring previously unreleased material from the band.

Brian May said: “These are tracks recorded before we even had a recording deal, just the four of us and an engineer at De Lane Lea studios. A lot of people are already saying they sound better than the first album because they are more organic, more natural and have a better feel.”

He added: “People will have a real chance to hear us for the first time before we signed the first deal.”