Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Morrissey Cancels US Shows Amid 'Credible Threat' to His Life

The 66-year-old former front man of The Smiths was scheduled to perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Friday and at MGM Music Hall in Boston

MORRISSEY IN CHAOS: Singer Cancels US Shows Amid Credible Threat, But What's Really Behind the Drama?

In a shocking turn of events, Morrissey has canceled his highly anticipated US shows in Connecticut and Boston after a disturbing threat was made against his life. The 66-year-old former frontman of The Smiths had been set to perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday and MGM Music Hall in Boston on Saturday, but the concerts have now been scrapped due to "recent events" that have left the singer's team scrambling.

According to an official Facebook post from Morrissey's camp, a "credible threat" has been made against his life, prompting the decision to cancel the shows. The statement assures fans that all tickets will be refunded automatically at their original point of purchase, but the sudden cancellation has left many wondering what's really going on behind the scenes.

On Friday morning, Morrissey¿s official social media accounts announced the cancellation of both East Coast concerts

It appears that the threat in question was linked to a 26-year-old Canadian named Noah Castellano, who allegedly posted a sinister message on social media app Bluesky ahead of Morrissey's performance at the CityFolk Festival in Ottawa, Canada. The chilling post read: "Steven Patrick Morrissey when you perform at TD Place here it Ottawa next week on the evening of September 12th, 2025 at about 9pm, I will be present at the venue in the audience and I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally."

Castellano was arrested on Friday on charges of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and has since been released on a $5,000 bail. When contacted by phone at his father's home in Washington, DC, Castellano remained eerily calm, responding simply: "I'm not interested." The Ottawa Citizen reports that Castellano is required to stay at his father's residence as a condition of his bail.

But what sparked this disturbing threat? Some speculate that it may have been connected to Morrissey's recent controversy over his vegetarian diet. During his headlining performance at the CityFolk Festival, organizers were forced to modify vendor menus and even search concertgoers for animal products after Morrissey requested that no meat be served on the festival grounds.

Guitarist Johnny Marr, singer Morrissey, drummer Mike Joyce and bassist Andy Rourke of The Smiths pose for a portrait before their first show during the Meat Is Murder Tour in 1985

Morrissey's strict adherence to his vegetarian lifestyle has long been a topic of discussion among fans and critics alike. But it's not just his diet that's raised eyebrows – the singer has also made headlines in recent years for his increasingly right-wing views, particularly when it comes to immigration policies. Morrissey has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties, including "For Britain," which was dissolved in 2022.

But perhaps most shocking is Morrissey's history of making inflammatory comments about race and Islam. During an interview in 2010, he referred to Chinese people as a "subspecies" while discussing animal cruelty in China. He has also repeatedly attacked Islamic practices, calling halal slaughter "evil" and falsely linking halal certification to ISIS.

The backlash against Morrissey's remarks has been fierce, with civil rights and anti-racist organizations condemning his comments as Islamophobic and misogynistic. Several groups have called for widespread boycotts of his concerts, citing the singer's consistent history of making divisive and hurtful statements.

The sudden cancellations came after authorities arrested 26-year-old Canadian Noah Castellano, who allegedly posted a deadly threat against the singer on the social media app Bluesky

As Morrissey's reputation continues to take a hit, it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to recover from this latest controversy. With his US tour canceled due to the credible threat against his life, it's clear that the drama surrounding this enigmatic singer is far from over. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

References:

  • The Ottawa Citizen: "Man arrested for making death threats against Morrissey"
  • CTV News: "Morrissey's CityFolk Festival performance sparks controversy over meat-free menu"
  • ITV News: "Morrissey slammed for 'Islamophobic' and 'misogynistic' comments"
  • The Guardian: "Morrissey's racism row deepens as he brands Chinese people a 'subspecies'"
  • The Week: "Morrissey's acid attack comments spark outrage"