Morrissey Claims Free Speech Threat in UK

Morrissey has claimed that he cannot release his new album, 'Bonfire of Teenagers', due to what he describes as the criminalization of free speech in the UK. During a recent concert in New Jersey, he expressed frustration that record labels no longer support his music, attributing this to a wider cultural backlash against his controversial political views. He specifically highlighted that expressing opinions in England has become perilous, suggesting that he could face imprisonment for doing so. The album, recorded between 2020 and 2021, has been shelved by Capitol Records amid controversies relating to its content, particularly a track referencing the 2017 Manchester bombing. Morrissey's strained relationship with Capitol, as well as his political affiliations with the far-right party For Britain, have contributed to his claims of being 'deleted' from the music scene. Despite these challenges, Morrissey continues his North American tour, where he has openly shared his grievances with audiences.