The singer's 10th studio album will be released this summer
James guitarist Larry Gott claimed singer will play Castleford show in July
The Manchester singer also says he has never been influenced by The Beatles
Unlikely support act for US tour date says he will not go vegetarian for live show
Shows are set to take place in Los Angeles and Brooklyn
AA Gill rewarded for scathing Sunday Times critique
Singer prays "that their hunting guns backfire in their faces" in letter attacking royal excursion
Ex-Smith will begin work on 10th solo album later this month
Frontman claims he has 'no interest' in former band
Singer also confirms work on new studio album in fan q+a