What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mastermind of heavy metal band, originally, then Queen (10)" mean?

The definition is "Mastermind". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RING (synonym="band") + LEAD (synonym="heavy metal") + ER (synonym="Queen") = RINGLEADER; definition: "Mastermind" The answer is RINGLEADER.

Mastermind of heavy metal band, originally, then Queen (10)

Times Cryptic #28964 | 14 Across | 2024-07-09 flower

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