For more than 30 years, Myers has been part of the phenomenon that is Killer Queen, widely considered the world’s best tribute band honoring the British rock band Queen.

With Myers in full costume and makeup, bearing an uncanny sonic and physical resemblance to the lanky, flamboyant Mercury, Killer Queen is now playing — and selling out — many of the venues where Queen did the same in their heyday.

“It’s been an amazing journey,” Myers said. “That first show back in June 1993 changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew, and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak.

“It’s been quite a surreal ride,” Myers added. “Becoming regular performers — Red Rocks Arena in America is another highlight. The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, (Bob) Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got its own kind of magic going on there.”

Formed in 1970 and known for its unique fusion of heavy metal, glam rock and theatrical performances, the band consisted of Mercury, who sang lead vocals and played piano; guitarist Brian May; bass guitarist John Deacon; and drummer Roger Taylor.

Killer Queen is set to rock the State Theatre stage in State College at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Myers is looking forward to performing across the United States before heading back to the U.K. and Europe for a winter tour.

“When we’re not performing in America, we kind of miss those audiences,” he said. “The audiences are always engaging and exciting.”

With a catalog that spans decades, as well as being popular, Myers said each tour feels new.

“There are so many songs to choose from that it keeps it fresh,” he explained. “I enjoy the songs. Queen’s songwriting, I find it really stimulating. When I get tired of performing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ then it’s time to retire.”

For three decades, Myers has given his all to each performance.

“I still want to get it right,” he said. “I want the audience to have the best time. You can’t take a show like this for granted.”

In order for Myers to stay in top form, he stays aware both mentality and physically.

“I watch my diet quite a lot and I don’t drink too much,” Myers claimed. “It’s a very physical show for me. I also have to keep my vocal workouts up. It’s all basic stuff. I also keep in touch with Freddie by watching his videos. To see him perform gives me a little shot in the arm of energy. He was a fantastic, sensational performer.”

Myers said it does feel strange at times to be in a tribute band, performing the songs of Queen which is still active. Though, any career in music is what he wanted to achieve.

“I’d be writing more songs if I wasn’t doing this,” Myers said. “With the insane schedule, I don’t have time to focus on two different things. I can’t really write on the road. The quality music comes when I’m home and rested. I think I would have written a musical or two if I hadn’t had this amazing opportunity.”

Myers and the others were students at the time — at the same university that members of Queen had attended — and they heard that Mercury died, which came as a shock to them. It was just heartbreaking. It seemed like a really natural response for them to start the band as a tribute to Queen. It certainly proved to be the right decision.

Killer Queen has never received any feedback from Queen. That’s because Queen tries to keep an arm’s length away from tributes, partly because they’re still touring themselves. Queen band member Brian May’s website has said some good things about them.