29 February 2012

Morrissey will play Manila, the Philippines, on May 13 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

18 February 2012

Morrissey will play in Osaka on Monday, April 30, at Zepp Namba.

18 February 2012

Due to larger interest than expected, promoters in Singapore have switched the venue to Fort Canning Park for Morrissey's show on 8 May.

14 February 2012

Morrissey is confirmed to play

8 May SINGAPORE
Kallang Theater (capacity 1,700) *
seats only

10 May JAKARTA, Indonesia
Tennis Indoor Theater (capacity 4,700)
standing only

Confirmations of shows in the Philippines and Hawaii are expected this week.

* Update: Due to larger interest than expected, promoters in Singapore have switched the venue to Fort Canning Park for Morrissey's show on 8 May.

14 February 2012

EMI Present:

'Viva Hate'
Remastered by Stephen Street
Release date: 26th March 2012

And

Record Store Day Single:

'Suedehead (Mael Mix)'
Remixed by Ron & Russell Mael
Release date: 23rd April 2012

EMI are pleased to announce the release through the classic Liberty label of a remastered version of Morrissey's debut album Viva Hate, and limited edition Record Store Day Ron & Russell Mael remix of his debut single 'Suedehead (Mael Mix)'.

Upon its release in 1988, Viva Hate announced to the world Morrissey's debut as a solo artist with an outstanding collection of songs which included the singles 'Suedehead' and 'Everyday Is Like Sunday'. The album charted at no. 1, having a chart stay of 20 weeks between March and August 1988, vindicating Morrissey in the face of those who doubted his ability to transcend The Smiths.

The album has now been remastered by original producer Stephen Street and the artwork - whose photo was changed for an EMI centenary edition in 1997 - has had the original photo restored. In addition, it features 'Treat Me Like A Human Being', which replaces 'The Ordinary Boys', and a written introduction from Morrissey's long-time confidant Chrissie Hynde.

Previously unseen, stunning photos from Jake Walters and Kevin Cummins adorn the sleeves and booklet. The album will be available on CD and vinyl. The LP version will be a 180g heavyweight, gatefold vinyl, housed in a wide-spine sleeve with a pull-out poster. The CD will be housed in a gatefold, card sleeve.

Following the album's release, on April 23rd EMI will release a limited edition 10-inch picture disc (Kevin Cummins' photo) of 'Suedehead (Mael Mix)', a remix of the song by Ron & Russell Mael, who have taken the track and given it their distinctive, inimitable touch: the perfect alliance between two artists who have great admiration for each other. The single will be b/w two previously unreleased BBC live tracks: 'We'll Let You Know' and 'Now My Heart Is Full', recorded at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.

Photos:

Viva Hate LP front sleeve artwork
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Viva Hate LP back sleeve artwork
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11 February 2012

According to articles published today on the websites of the Peruvian newspapers El Comercio and Diario Correo, 40% of the tickets for Morrissey's Lima date were sold in seven hours, breaking a sales record.

9 February 2012

Morrissey will play in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday, March 7, at Chevrolet Hall. This will replace the show at Porto Alegre which became logistically impossible. Also, Morrissey regrets that projected dates in New Zealand have once again been scrapped due to poor offers from local promoters.

1 February 2012

The venue in Hiroshima has now been identified as Blue Live, and is 1,200 capacity.

31 January 2012

Photo: Morrissey Seoul date poster artwork
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Confirmations for Morrissey's Japan tour are:

April

19 Thursday SENDAI Zepp
21 Saturday KAWASAKI Club Citta
23 Monday TOKYO Zepp
24 Tuesday TOKYO Zepp
26 Thursday FUKUOKA Zepp
27 Friday HIROSHIMA Blue Live
30 Monday OSAKA Zepp Namba

May

2 Wednesday NAGOYA Zepp
3 Thursday TOKYO Ebisu Garden Hall

Morrissey is also confirmed to play SEOUL (Korea) on Sunday 6 May at Ax Hall. This will be Morrissey's first-ever visit to Korea.

24 January 2012

Morrissey's tour of South America has been finalised as:

February
24 (Friday) CHILE, Vina del Mar Festival
26 (Sunday) SANTIAGO, Chile : Movistar Arena
28 (Tuesday) MENDOZA, Argentina : M Arena

March
1 (Thursday) CORDOBA, Argentina : Orfeo Arena
3 (Saturday) ROSARIO, Argentina : Metropolitano
4 (Sunday) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina : Geba
7 (Wednesday) BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil : Chevrolet Hall
9 (Friday) RIO, Brazil : Fundicao Progresso
11 (Sunday) SAO PAULO, Brazil : Espaco das Americas
14 (Wednesday) LIMA, Peru : Jockey Club
17 (Saturday) BOGOTA, Colombia : Metropol

Kristeen Young will open at all dates except the Vina del Mar Festival.
Tickets should be available for all dates immediately.