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Days after halting show at the Greek, Morrissey says his new album will be delayed

The hits keep on coming for Morrissey fans: His upcoming album release has been delayed, according to the rocker, who described the situation as "Bonfire Unlit." "'Bonfire of Teenagers' is no longer scheduled for a February release, as stated by this site," the Smiths' former frontman wrote on his website. "Its fate is exclusively in the hands of Capitol Records (Los Angeles.)" The Andrew ...
Morrissey performs at Five Point Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, on Oct. 5, 2019.

The hits keep on coming for Morrissey fans: His upcoming album release has been delayed, according to the rocker, who described the situation as "Bonfire Unlit."

"'Bonfire of Teenagers' is no longer scheduled for a February release, as stated by this site," the Smiths' former frontman wrote on his website. "Its fate is exclusively in the hands of Capitol Records (Los Angeles.)"

The Andrew Watt-produced project has been largely done for a year. is said to be the product of several sessions at the Grammy-winning producer's Beverly Hills studio and features contributions from several old and current members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, including ex-guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, drummer Chad Smith and bassist Flea, along with Morrissey band member Jesse Tobias. (Iggy Pop and Miley Cyrus reportedly contribute guest vocals on the album.)

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