Ryder 'Happy Mondays Won't Release New Album'

Recently-reformed British band the Happy Mondays have "absolutely no plans" to record a new album, according to frontman Shaun Ryder.

The group disbanded 19 years ago after Ryder's drug addiction spiralledout of control, but last month (Jan12) they announced plans to reunite for a tour in May (12).

But Ryder is adamant the band will not be putting out a new record to support the trek.

He tells Britain's Real Radio, "There's absolutely no plans at the moment for a new album".

Ryder also used his interview to dismiss speculation the Happy Mondays will be supporting The Stone Roses at their shows in their native Manchester, north-west England in June (12).

He adds, "I'll put this straight; there's no plans, it's absolutely garbage that we are going to be playing at Heaton Park with Stone Roses, that's rubbish".