Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from U2

U2 always feel 'a sense of adventure' when they work with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix

U2 and Martin Garrix are back with a stadium-ready anthem in Fireflies.

BANG Premier

“We go back a long way with Martin, and there’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together": U2 join forces with DJ and producer Martin Garrix for new single, Fireflies

The song comes as the band gears up for a first new studio record in almost a decade

MusicRadar

“I was just sick of the white blues rock thing. The whole mentality seemed stupid”: Why The Edge was always destined to become a different kind of guitar hero

In 1996, U2's six-string sonic experimentalist offered a frank discussion of his influences – and why he felt disillusioned with the current guitar scene

Guitar World

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admits playing Las Vegas Sphere is 'intimidating'

Lars Ulrich says Metallica’s upcoming Sphere residency is “overwhelming and f****** intimidating,” admitting the scale of the high‑tech shows is both exciting and daunting.

BANG Premier

"I was there when U2 played the opening night and was awestruck, inspired, energized." Lars Ulrich is excited at the idea of Metallica "conquering" the "intimidating" Las Vegas Sphere

"We gotta start thinking about scaling the Sphere mountain and conquering that"

Metal Hammer

Rush 'in talks' over Las Vegas Sphere residency

Canadian rockers Rush look set to follow in the footsteps of U2 and No Doubt after they entered talks over a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

BANG Premier

The Edge’s mirror ball Les Paul was one of his most experimental U2 guitars – now it’s up for auction

It featured in the Discothèque music video as the band added electronic elements into their sound

Guitar World

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

"The merest hint of musical beauty – the merest hint!”: NPR just posted its most brutal Tiny Desk Concert ever as Napalm Death bring blast beats and chaos to the office – and unleash their one-second grindcore masterpiece in its entirety

Taylor Swift, U2, Dua Lipa... the UK grind pioneers join exalted company as they give NPR a performance for the ages

MusicRadar

“I saw Taste on TV when I was 11 – this noise just transfixed me. I decided there and then that I wanted to be Rory Gallagher”: 18 of the greatest Irish guitarists of all time

Rory Gallagher, The Edge, Gary Moore of course, but who makes up the other 15?

Guitar World

“Bono said, Everyone is blowing smoke up our arse, will you come watch a few shows and help us make it better?" Bono's best friend Gavin Friday on how he became U2’s Creative Director

The former Virgin Prune and solo artist has been U2’s official Tell It Like It Is Correspondent since the mid-80s

Louder

"Great to see Larry behind the kit": U2 release single 'Street of Dreams' ahead of first new album in nine years

The track was accompanied by a rousing video shot in Mexico City

MusicRadar

"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

U2 drop new single ahead of first studio album of new material in 9 years

Irish rockers U2 have dropped a new single, Street Of Dreams, ahead of their as-yet untitled first studio album of new material for nine years.

BANG Premier

U2 set to release first studio album of new songs in nine years

U2 released a new single on Tuesday ahead of their first studio album of new songs in almost a decade

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

U2 to release first studio album of new songs in nine years with new single

The Bono-led group will release the as-yet untitled new album later this year.

Louder

U2 share video for Street Of Dreams, the lead single from their upcoming 15th studio album

Watch Irish rock superstars busk on a Mexico City balcony

BANG Premier

Penelope Cruz will learn to drive after being given car by celebrity pal

Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz has promised she will finally learn to drive at the age of 52 after being given car by U2 star Bono.

International Business Times UK

Bono Pays Tribute to Michelle Obama With Surprise 'City of Blinding Lights' Lyric Change After Slur Controversy

Bono delivered a personalised rendition of 'City of Blinding Lights' to honour Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center, amidst controversy from a conspiracy theory about the former First Lady.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

BANG Premier

Eve Hewson find dating too much 'pressure'

Eve Hewson thinks dating is "too much pressure" and having to travel so much for work only makes it harder.

Guitar World

“Steve Albini died, a friend died, my father died, the father of my wife died. But I want to focus on the positive”: How a composer's approach and 40 DD-3 pedals helped noise masters MONO to heal their grief

Aiming to match sadness with beauty, guitarist and composer Taka Goto explains why, on new album Snowdrop, he channeled classical music through a distortion pedal

Inverse

25 Years Later, The Wildest Video Game Movie Looks Even More Ridiculous

'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' remains a wild relic of the past.

FourFourTwo

Why does Yassine Bounou have Bono on the back of his shirt?

Why does the Moroccan shot-stopper wear 'Bono' on his shirt?

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Eve Hewson: Everything to Know About the 'Disclosure Day' Actress and Bono's Daughter

Eve Hewson, daughter of U2 lead singer Bono, stars in Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day.' Here's a look at her career and rise in Hollywood.

BANG Premier

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen reveals his one issue with playing Las Vegas Sphere

Phil Collen says Def Leppard would love to play the Las Vegas Sphere - but worries the venue’s massive visuals might steal the spotlight.

The Independent UK

U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023. The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy. U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing…

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.