U2 go back to school where they formed for special performance The Irish rock band are promoting upcoming album Carnaval de Luz. Evening Standard · Sep 25
“Larry started playing that beat, while Edge was playing something else entirely. Bono said, ‘Whatever you’re doing, don’t stop!’ So we kept playing and he improvised that melody”: How a spontaneous studio jam sparked an unexpected moment of U2 magic Adam Clayton reveals the story behind one of U2’s defining bass-driven riffs – and how he evolved as a player Guitar World · Aug 14
“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’”: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2 Track was written in just 15 minutes MusicRadar · Aug 11
"He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview MusicRadar · Jul 8
“We can be in the middle of the worst gig in our lives, but when we go into that song, everything changes. The audience is on its feet, singing every word. It’s like God suddenly walks through the room”: The epic U2 anthem that drove its creators half mad During the making of The Joshua Tree, half of the time was spent on this one track MusicRadar · Feb 27
Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017 New EP Days of Ash features songs about Renee Good, Iranian protesters and other political topics, and precedes new ‘defiantly joyful’ album later in 2026 The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian soldier feature on politically driven new U2 record Days Of Ash is the group’s first release in almost three years. Evening Standard · Feb 18
“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’”: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2 Track was written in just 15 minutes MusicRadar · Dec 30, 2025
“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’“: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2 Track was written in just 15 minutes MusicRadar · Nov 22, 2025
“Instruments that shaped metal forever”: The mystery Gibson SG Kirk Hammett played at Ozzy Osbourne’s last show is heading to auction – along with more than 150 other guitars from his collection The SG was used to play a Black Sabbath cover at Back to the Beginning, and it’s headed to the auction block alongside some other choice picks from Hammett's collection Guitar World · Oct 30, 2025
“My only regret is that I don’t get to play them all as often as I would like”: U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning off a score of bass guitars that have shaped the band’s sound over the years U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning off a score of bass guitars that have shaped the band’s sound over the years Guitar World · Oct 27, 2025
Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza 'before it's too late' The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.” Euronews · Aug 12, 2025
"There is no justification for the brutality Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right government have inflicted on the Palestinian people. Our band stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine." U2 on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza U2 issue pro-Palestine statements from Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen: "We want our audience to know where we each stand" Louder · Aug 11, 2025
'Depravity and lawlessness’: U2 speak out on Israel’s actions in Gaza Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas' "diabolical" actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve "our categorical and unequivocal condemnation." Euronews · Aug 11, 2025
BANG Premier · Jun 24, 2025 The Edge granted Irish citizenship After over 60 years of living in Ireland, U2 guitarist The Edge has finally been granted citizenship.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025 U2 guitarist The Edge becomes Irish citizen in ‘long-overdue move’ Musician said the step was ‘long overdue’
Louder · Jun 12, 2025 "Edge left. He was feeling that he couldn't serve both god and man. I decided I couldn't either. So we both quit." How Bono and The Edge's faith in Jesus almost destroyed U2 Fears that Christianity was incompatible with life in a rock band caused much soul-searching for U2 in the early '80s, and almost led the band to break up
BANG Premier · Jun 1, 2025 Bono: U2 is a democracy U2 frontman Bono has revealed that the band work as a "democracy", although The Edge's creative ideas are most likely to be taken on board.
MusicRadar · May 23, 2025 “I'm sure you all agree, I'm hardly Bob Dylan”: Charli xcx scoops the Songwriter of the Year award at this year’s Ivor Novellos Other winners at last night's event included U2, Robbie Williams, Brandon Flowers, Berwyn and Self Esteem
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship They follow in the footsteps of artists including Sir Elton John, Kate Bush, Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen.
MusicRadar · Jan 1, 2025 “New Year’s Day set the template for a more direct sonic vision for U2 - and marked the point at which they shifted their gaze towards political issues around the globe”: The making of an ’80s rock classic It was a defining moment for Bono and the boys
MusicRadar · Dec 28, 2024 "He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style Best of 2024: Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 U2’s Larry Mullen reveals dyscalculia diagnosis: ‘I can’t count, I can’t add’ ‘Counting bars is like climbing Everest,’ said drummer
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024 U2’s Larry Mullen Jr on his dyscalculia: Counting bars is like climbing Everest The Irish musician revealed that he cannot count or add because of the learning difficulty.
Guitar World · Dec 2, 2024 When the band formed, they could barely play their instruments – then their guitarist bought a delay pedal and changed the sound of electric guitar forever The Edge bought a delay just to fill out the sound out in U2 – it ended up all but defining them. But there's a trick to how to use it in tandem with your playing and make it sound huge