GENERAL U2 TALK
Latest news, rumors, etc
Someone mentionned news were slow on the U2 front. And that’"s true at this time of the year, no doubt. But reliable U2Songs posted these tidbits yesterday: This week saw the rumou
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It doesn't add much to the original, but it's listenable
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I know it’s only a cover, but should we set up a poll for this new release?
You let us know.
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U2 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Official Lyric Video)
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Quote from: MPare1966 on August 26, 2026, 07:46:16 PM Stadium tour in Europe next summer it appears.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7Sk44pB/IMG-6423.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9QNBN93)
I’m really done with stadiums. I hope we can hear the album before tickets go on sale so that I can see if it’s worth bothering at all.
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Quote from: MPare1966 on August 26, 2026, 07:46:16 PM Stadium tour in Europe next summer it appears.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7Sk44pB/IMG-6423.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9QNBN93)
This will be the third and fourth time U2 have played Greece. The last time U2 played Greece was in 2010.
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It’s possible they are sleepers.
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Stadium tour in Europe next summer it appears.
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7Sk44pB/IMG-6423.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9QNBN93)
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Quote from: SlyDanner on August 26, 2026, 04:01:49 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 26, 2026, 01:32:13 PM Quote from: SlyDanner on August 26, 2026, 12:44:30 PM You guys are hilarious. Codeguy - you just posted this: 'For those who don't know, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah is the Pogues totally taking the piss out of the Beatles. It's like Ruttles stuff.'
You can't make this stuff up.
It’s a comment related to a genuine news. Wtf is wrong with you?
Jesus, you're even more uptight than I suspected. Take a chill.
Sue me.
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Quote from: MPare1966 on August 26, 2026, 01:32:13 PM Quote from: SlyDanner on August 26, 2026, 12:44:30 PM You guys are hilarious. Codeguy - you just posted this: 'For those who don't know, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah is the Pogues totally taking the piss out of the Beatles. It's like Ruttles stuff.'
You can't make this stuff up.
It’s a comment related to a genuine news. Wtf is wrong with you?
Jesus, you're even more uptight than I suspected. Take a chill.
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Quote from: SlyDanner on August 26, 2026, 12:44:30 PM You guys are hilarious. Codeguy - you just posted this: 'For those who don't know, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah is the Pogues totally taking the piss out of the Beatles. It's like Ruttles stuff.'
You can't make this stuff up.
It’s a comment related to a genuine news. Wtf is wrong with you?
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You guys are hilarious. Codeguy - you just posted this: 'For those who don't know, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah is the Pogues totally taking the piss out of the Beatles. It's like Ruttles stuff.'
You can't make this stuff up.
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Yeah, let’s keep the thread with proper news, rumors, etc.
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Can we keep this to actual news, please? I know we like to keep this place free of excessive moderation, so this is just a personal request, but I come to this thread to read actual U2 news .... anyone else agree/disagree?
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Quote from: This Dave on August 17, 2026, 09:48:09 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 17, 2026, 09:39:05 PM Latest news from the weekend
https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/ (https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/)
"2026 [November 13]: U2 will contribute “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” to a Shane MacGowan tribute album."
Is this a South Park Bono joke?
For those who don't know, Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah is the Pogues totally taking the piss out of the Beatles. It's like Ruttles stuff.
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Quote from: MPare1966 on August 17, 2026, 09:39:05 PM Latest news from the weekend
https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/ (https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/)
"2026 [November 13]: U2 will contribute “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” to a Shane MacGowan tribute album."
Is this a South Park Bono joke?
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Latest news from the weekend
https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/ (https://u2songs.com/news/upcoming/)
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Quote from: So Cruel on August 16, 2026, 11:36:47 AM Quote from: Rupert Pupkin on August 16, 2026, 10:04:34 AM 17 August: Wikipedia still can't be sold We're sorry we've made several attempts to reach you. It's Monday, 17 August, and Wikipedia is seeing fewer readers this year so your visit means a lot. If everyone reading this gave $2.75 today, we'd hit our goal quickly. Most readers don't donate; only 2% do. Wikipedia is run by a nonprofit, not by a billionaire. So if Wikipedia has given you $2.75 worth of knowledge, please give. Any contribution helps, whether it's $2.75 or $25.
How much did you contribute?
I give a Goose egg, but in my defense, I do that every year. 8)
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Quote from: So Cruel on August 16, 2026, 11:36:47 AM Quote from: Rupert Pupkin on August 16, 2026, 10:04:34 AM 17 August: Wikipedia still can't be sold We're sorry we've made several attempts to reach you. It's Monday, 17 August, and Wikipedia is seeing fewer readers this year so your visit means a lot. If everyone reading this gave $2.75 today, we'd hit our goal quickly. Most readers don't donate; only 2% do. Wikipedia is run by a nonprofit, not by a billionaire. So if Wikipedia has given you $2.75 worth of knowledge, please give. Any contribution helps, whether it's $2.75 or $25.
How much did you contribute?
Zero dollar$$s.
"You can have my offer now if you like, Senator. Nothing. And, I would appreciate it if you would personally put up the fee for the gaming license."
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Quote from: Rupert Pupkin on August 16, 2026, 10:04:34 AM 17 August: Wikipedia still can't be sold We're sorry we've made several attempts to reach you. It's Monday, 17 August, and Wikipedia is seeing fewer readers this year so your visit means a lot. If everyone reading this gave $2.75 today, we'd hit our goal quickly. Most readers don't donate; only 2% do. Wikipedia is run by a nonprofit, not by a billionaire. So if Wikipedia has given you $2.75 worth of knowledge, please give. Any contribution helps, whether it's $2.75 or $25.
How much did you contribute?
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17 August: Wikipedia still can't be sold We're sorry we've made several attempts to reach you. It's Monday, 17 August, and Wikipedia is seeing fewer readers this year so your visit means a lot. If everyone reading this gave $2.75 today, we'd hit our goal quickly. Most readers don't donate; only 2% do. Wikipedia is run by a nonprofit, not by a billionaire. So if Wikipedia has given you $2.75 worth of knowledge, please give. Any contribution helps, whether it's $2.75 or $25.
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Quote from: SlyDanner on August 15, 2026, 10:52:04 AM Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 08:49:27 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 08:32:25 PM Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 05:32:42 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 04:57:17 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Lnfo5bb55I4AAAAC/oh-dear.gif)
May God help us all…
God's got his phone off the hook babe
God is good but will he listen?
That’s clearly a hard lemonade there in the video. You guys need to get glasses.
Yeah you're right. Even a little baby kitten has more sense than to drink IPAs ;D
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Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 08:49:27 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 08:32:25 PM Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 05:32:42 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 04:57:17 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Lnfo5bb55I4AAAAC/oh-dear.gif)
May God help us all…
God's got his phone off the hook babe
God is good but will he listen?
That’s clearly a hard lemonade there in the video. You guys need to get glasses.
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Quote from: Zeropartii on August 15, 2026, 03:00:50 AM End of days. Brace
Feast of Trumpets?
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Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 08:32:25 PM Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 05:32:42 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 04:57:17 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Lnfo5bb55I4AAAAC/oh-dear.gif)
May God help us all…
God's got his phone off the hook babe
God is good but will he listen?
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Quote from: So Cruel on August 14, 2026, 05:32:42 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 04:57:17 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Lnfo5bb55I4AAAAC/oh-dear.gif)
May God help us all…
God's got his phone off the hook babe
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Quote from: Amor fati on August 14, 2026, 04:57:17 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
(https://media1.tenor.com/m/Lnfo5bb55I4AAAAC/oh-dear.gif)
May God help us all…
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Quote from: MPare1966 on August 14, 2026, 09:43:32 AM Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
Or....Zero has been sampling IPAs
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Quote from: Zeropartii on August 14, 2026, 07:33:48 AM Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
It appears wons has hacked Zero’s account.
Looking into it.
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Boy
October 20, 1980 Monday
October
October 12, 1981 Monday
War
February 28, 1983 Monday
The Unforgettable Fire
October 1, 1984 Monday
The Joshua Tree
March 9, 1987 Monday
Rattle and Hum
October 10, 1988 Monday
Achtung Baby
November 18, 1991 Monday
Zooropa
July 5, 1993 Monday
Pop
March 3, 1997 Monday
All That You Can’t Leave Behind
October 30, 2000 Monday
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
November 22, 2004 Monday
No Line on the Horizon
February 27, 2009 Friday
Songs of Innocence
September 9, 2014 Tuesday
Songs of Experience
December 1, 2017 Friday
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Quote from: Pride on August 08, 2026, 06:39:43 PM Quote from: Amor fati on August 08, 2026, 04:28:41 PM Quote from: Pride on August 08, 2026, 03:34:34 PM I was predicting back around the time the EPs dropped that we’d get the new album on their 50th anniversary (Sept 25). The timing is too perfect to not do it that way.
That is a friday - don't new album releases normally happen on tuesday? Or does that even matter anymore.
SOE was released on a Friday for what it's worth.
oh no, not a great sign is it :-\
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Quote from: Amor fati on August 08, 2026, 04:28:41 PM Quote from: Pride on August 08, 2026, 03:34:34 PM I was predicting back around the time the EPs dropped that we’d get the new album on their 50th anniversary (Sept 25). The timing is too perfect to not do it that way.
That is a friday - don't new album releases normally happen on tuesday? Or does that even matter anymore.
SOE was released on a Friday for what it's worth.
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Quote from: Pride on August 08, 2026, 03:34:34 PM I was predicting back around the time the EPs dropped that we’d get the new album on their 50th anniversary (Sept 25). The timing is too perfect to not do it that way.
That is a friday - don't new album releases normally happen on tuesday? Or does that even matter anymore.
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Quote from: Amor fati on August 08, 2026, 01:30:37 PM not sure what this means but saw this on fb
Maybe they'll finally put out their cover of Fool To Cry.
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I was predicting back around the time the EPs dropped that we’d get the new album on their 50th anniversary (Sept 25). The timing is too perfect to not do it that way.
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Some news related to next album. Eno/Lanois are involved.
https://www.u2songs.com/news/new_album_and_single_promotion_updates (https://www.u2songs.com/news/new_album_and_single_promotion_updates)
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Quote from: MPare1966 on July 12, 2026, 05:50:55 PM Quote from: The Exile on July 12, 2026, 04:03:46 PM Saw this on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/)
If you remember, last summer, this 4K version leaked on YT.
Was removed quickly.
Only the color concert leaked. Tempe. I wonder which one of the black & white concerts got done. Maybe NYC since they already remastered the audio.
Anyway this is huge news. The color footage was amazing.
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Quote from: The Exile on July 12, 2026, 04:03:46 PM Saw this on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/)
If you remember, last summer, this 4K version leaked on YT.
Was removed quickly.
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Quote from: Codeguy on July 12, 2026, 05:36:43 PM Quote from: So Cruel on July 12, 2026, 05:27:09 PM Quote from: The Exile on July 12, 2026, 04:03:46 PM Saw this on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/)
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-07-2020/7jpaxO.gif)
I seriously doubt the band will ok this before the next tour. It sounds like stepping on their message.
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Now that it’s ready, they can release it whenever they see fit. Maybe they will target 1988-> 2028 and a proper R&show re-master, rather than another iteration of JT.
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Quote from: So Cruel on July 12, 2026, 05:27:09 PM Quote from: The Exile on July 12, 2026, 04:03:46 PM Saw this on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/)
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-07-2020/7jpaxO.gif)
I seriously doubt the band will ok this before the next tour. It sounds like stepping on their message.
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We'll just have to wait until the next tour is over.
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Quote from: The Exile on July 12, 2026, 04:03:46 PM Saw this on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/U2Band/comments/1uufwk9/good_news_from_phil_joanou/)
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Rumours was issued in the mail with packets of Tide.
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Quote from: Amor fati on June 24, 2026, 05:42:10 PM *RUMOR*
We're getting a double album.
A few of the songs from one of the EPs will also be on the album.
???
Rumour? Or are you over the moon again?
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*RUMOR*
We're getting a double album.
A few of the songs from one of the EPs will also be on the album.
???
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Quote from: Codeguy on June 23, 2026, 07:21:08 PM Quote from: Very good on June 19, 2026, 06:21:44 AM Cringey AF (not unexpected, let’s be honest) but those pipes seem to be in better shape. His falsetto in particular appears to be much stronger than in recent years. Bodes well, gonna be a busy couple of years….
I’ve been saying this since the Apple show. I was stunned because his voice has been so thin for a decade. I initially thought it was special audio effects so I looked up some bootlegged YouTube videos from the book tour and it was real. Stunning transformation. Falsetto on Sunday Bloody Sunday was incredible. High register on Torna a Surriento was for the ages. He’s been doing vo2max exercises and stopped smoking I’m guessing
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Also, it's been the least busy period for U2. They haven't been touring for ages and The Sphere shows had space in between for his voice to recover. His voice certainly took the toll for constant touring for so many years, including the lifestyle that goes with it. I mean, it's notorious that Celine Dion barely talks in between shows to rest her voice. Bono can't shut up.
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Quote from: Very good on June 19, 2026, 06:21:44 AM Cringey AF (not unexpected, let’s be honest) but those pipes seem to be in better shape. His falsetto in particular appears to be much stronger than in recent years. Bodes well, gonna be a busy couple of years….
I’ve been saying this since the Apple show. I was stunned because his voice has been so thin for a decade. I initially thought it was special audio effects so I looked up some bootlegged YouTube videos from the book tour and it was real. Stunning transformation. Falsetto on Sunday Bloody Sunday was incredible. High register on Torna a Surriento was for the ages. He’s been doing vo2max exercises and stopped smoking I’m guessing
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Quote from: Amor fati on June 05, 2026, 08:41:02 PM BONO and TRUMP to Co-headline America's 250th Celebration Concert this month
U2's Bono and current and former President Donald J Trump to Co-headline America's 250th Celebration Concert according to sources.
President Trump is expected to speak to a massive crowd for several hours to kick of the event, followed by a blistering performance by Irish rock band U2. Bono and bandmates - who have played stadium shows around the world on multiple tours - are increasingly "excited" about the invitation to perform in front of the anticipated "largest crowd ever to attend a rock concert".
President Trump publicly stated to the fake news media that U2 "are inherently MAGA" and are honored to be his esteemed guests at the celebration, and added that "Bono and the boys are my close personal friends - nobody is better than U2!"
While U2 are currently rehearsing songs for this upcoming massive event and unavailable for comment, a spokesperson for the band state that the band is "excited to play for President Trump and the MAGA NATION" and further "we are excited to play our brand new Sci Fi punk rock odyssey tunes in this historic setting."
The 'American Obituary' hitmakers are no strangers to American politics, having previously played for previous Presidents George HW Bush, George W Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barrack Obama.
(https://brobible.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bono_george_bush.jpg)
As Bono himself often says; "America is an idea the MAGA world owns.."
Special guests are to include King Charles, Crooked Hillary and Bill Clinton, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ed Sheeran, Kid Rock, and Trump's personal caddy Sly "IPA" Danner.
President Trump has also hinted that the ghosts of Epestien and Biden will also be in attendance with a post on TwitterX and Truth Social, while signing off with his traditional tagline "thank you for your attention to this matter"
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Cringey AF (not unexpected, let’s be honest) but those pipes seem to be in better shape. His falsetto in particular appears to be much stronger than in recent years. Bodes well, gonna be a busy couple of years….
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Quote from: MPare1966 on June 18, 2026, 10:25:55 PM Quote from: The Exile on June 18, 2026, 07:28:40 PM Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
I saw a clip, looks like they did an acoustic performance of COBL. Pretty boring but Bono sounded good at least.
Full clip here.
https://x.com/u2gigs/status/2067685730181063092?s=61&t=xTeqGpGpjkxH_9_aKRc3ow (https://x.com/u2gigs/status/2067685730181063092?s=61&t=xTeqGpGpjkxH_9_aKRc3ow)
After the really ugly things said recently about Michelle Obama I thought it was classy of Bono to end the song singing “Michelle, my belle” (I think that’s what he was singing).
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Quote from: The Exile on June 18, 2026, 07:28:40 PM Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
I saw a clip, looks like they did an acoustic performance of COBL. Pretty boring but Bono sounded good at least.
Full clip here.
https://x.com/u2gigs/status/2067685730181063092?s=61&t=xTeqGpGpjkxH_9_aKRc3ow (https://x.com/u2gigs/status/2067685730181063092?s=61&t=xTeqGpGpjkxH_9_aKRc3ow)
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
I saw a clip, looks like they did an acoustic performance of COBL. Pretty boring but Bono sounded good at least.
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
Maybe they will sing the alphabet song….
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
American Soul!
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Quote from: The Exile on June 16, 2026, 06:25:12 PM Barf.
"Bono and the Edge will perform as part of the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday. 11am Central time. Live stream and more info available here: https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/ (https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUEdTeFRhU1doM1o4SlZKR3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5IPPVW31_P0wgfjvgaa7bHDIOr776ehbn-AJ4y432yHA_QMCeqScT1daWrJw_aem_7z0vOmonbrADYEns1vXNcA)%22
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Quote from: The Exile on June 16, 2026, 08:48:27 PM Quote from: MPare1966 on June 16, 2026, 08:34:59 PM Not U2.
Side project.
Yeah we'd need Adam, Larry, and Eno for that....
That would be Passengers… :P
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Quote from: MPare1966 on June 16, 2026, 08:34:59 PM Not U2.
Side project.
Yeah we'd need Adam, Larry, and Eno for that....
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 16, 2026, 07:22:27 PM Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
Since it's just B&E they'll pull some tired old track out, like Ordinary Love or Stuck in a Moment or something they don't have to try too hard at.
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Can we place some prop bets on who will play Trumps opening?
I’m laying down good money on Kid Rock and will have to see what the name of the country artists are.
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Barf is right.
Their placement at the very bottom makes me wonder how long they begged to be included in this.
Only question now is what cringe shite will they pull out of the toilet.
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Barf.
"Bono and the Edge will perform as part of the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday. 11am Central time. Live stream and more info available here: https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/ (https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUEdTeFRhU1doM1o4SlZKR3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5IPPVW31_P0wgfjvgaa7bHDIOr776ehbn-AJ4y432yHA_QMCeqScT1daWrJw_aem_7z0vOmonbrADYEns1vXNcA)%22
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Quote from: The Exile on June 09, 2026, 04:38:31 PM Just saw this, it's a trailer for a film about Bad:
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0609/1577560-new-film-tells-story-behind-u2s-bad/ (https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0609/1577560-new-film-tells-story-behind-u2s-bad/)
Now that’s very interesting
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Just saw this, it's a trailer for a film about Bad:
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0609/1577560-new-film-tells-story-behind-u2s-bad/ (https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0609/1577560-new-film-tells-story-behind-u2s-bad/)
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my Caddying days have only just begun 8)
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My caddying days are over. Maybe ask Scott Pelley, I hear he is available.
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BONO and TRUMP to Co-headline America's 250th Celebration Concert this month
U2's Bono and current and former President Donald J Trump to Co-headline America's 250th Celebration Concert according to sources.
President Trump is expected to speak to a massive crowd for several hours to kick of the event, followed by a blistering performance by Irish rock band U2. Bono and bandmates - who have played stadium shows around the world on multiple tours - are increasingly "excited" about the invitation to perform in front of the anticipated "largest crowd ever to attend a rock concert".
President Trump publicly stated to the fake news media that U2 "are inherently MAGA" and are honored to be his esteemed guests at the celebration, and added that "Bono and the boys are my close personal friends - nobody is better than U2!"
While U2 are currently rehearsing songs for this upcoming massive event and unavailable for comment, a spokesperson for the band state that the band is "excited to play for President Trump and the MAGA NATION" and further "we are excited to play our brand new Sci Fi punk rock odyssey tunes in this historic setting."
The 'American Obituary' hitmakers are no strangers to American politics, having previously played for previous Presidents George HW Bush, George W Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barrack Obama.
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As Bono himself often says; "America is an idea the MAGA world owns.."
Special guests are to include King Charles, Crooked Hillary and Bill Clinton, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ed Sheeran, Kid Rock, and Trump's personal caddy Sly "IPA" Danner.
President Trump has also hinted that the ghosts of Epestien and Biden will also be in attendance with a post on TwitterX and Truth Social, while signing off with his traditional tagline "thank you for your attention to this matter"
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Quote from: Soloyan on June 02, 2026, 05:31:09 PM Quote from: So Cruel on June 01, 2026, 07:11:35 PM Quote from: Tumbling Dice on June 01, 2026, 06:58:29 PM Possibly 100 stadium shows spread out over five years. 20 dates a year.
2027 Europe 2028 North America 2029 Latin America, Australia and Japan. 2030 Europe 2031 North America
Economically, that doesn’t make much sense. And we know U2 are fond of a good payday. I think they have 3 more tours and a couple more Vegas residency’s.
New album 2026, tour 2027
Winter - Australia, Japan Spring - Europe Summer/Fall - North & South America
Vegas Residency 2029
Last album 2031, year long tour
Vegas Residency 2033
Farewell tour 2035
They retire in their mid 70’s, if they all make it.
You don’t tour European stadiums in spring. Not yet. Wait for another 5 years of global warming and we’re set.
Not too long before they can tour at McMurdo Station. I'd go to that. Stadium, arena or antarctic sphere?
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Quote from: So Cruel on June 01, 2026, 07:11:35 PM Quote from: Tumbling Dice on June 01, 2026, 06:58:29 PM Possibly 100 stadium shows spread out over five years. 20 dates a year.
2027 Europe 2028 North America 2029 Latin America, Australia and Japan. 2030 Europe 2031 North America
Economically, that doesn’t make much sense. And we know U2 are fond of a good payday. I think they have 3 more tours and a couple more Vegas residency’s.
New album 2026, tour 2027
Winter - Australia, Japan Spring - Europe Summer/Fall - North & South America
Vegas Residency 2029
Last album 2031, year long tour
Vegas Residency 2033
Farewell tour 2035
They retire in their mid 70’s, if they all make it.
You don’t tour European stadiums in spring. Not yet. Wait for another 5 years of global warming and we’re set.
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Quote from: So Cruel on June 01, 2026, 05:04:33 PM Quote from: SlyDanner on June 01, 2026, 04:05:30 PM Quote from: wons on June 01, 2026, 03:27:29 PM I've heard the band is planning to play the United States and Canada last on the new tour, sometime in 2028. They also may only play a few cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and maybe 3 to 5 other cities. I understand the reason they may be holding the United States towards the end of the tour, but I hope they get out there and play more cities than that.
They see the writing on the wall. Zero interest in their mediocre (at best) EPs. No new fans. Older fans no longer interested and tired of their schtick.
They would rather not play to half empty venues, stadiums or arenas.
Come on Sly, the IPAs are impairing your judgement here. There are tons of artists who haven’t put out anything decent in decades who can still pack arenas and stadiums. Nostalgia is a strong drug. Worst case scenario for U2 is an arena tour. It would be packed and in bigger markets multiple dates.
U2 have turned off a lot of people. Maybe to an extent not truly appreciated in a U2 fan forum.
Even Bono understands this.
But In the end, who knows. Maybe you are right, maybe not. We’ll see.
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Quote from: The Exile on June 01, 2026, 07:31:02 PM Quote from: Amor fati on June 01, 2026, 06:52:47 PM https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ (https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ)
Quote U2 have been busy lately. A new single is due soon, and the album will follow later in the year.
First they were in Mexico City and surrounding areas filming the video for “Street of Dreams”. The video shoot took place over several days, and included filming in the streets of Mexico City, as well as some areas outside of the city down in the Juchitepec region of Mexico before leaving and returning to LA. As part of these shoots, U2 also worked on another song, “Silencio”, filming multiple performances of the song at Salón Los Angeles. It may have been part of the bigger “Street of Dreams” video as the band were seen wearing the same clothes, and the bus from that video was parked outside of Salón Los Angeles and the band were filmed getting onto the bus.
More recently U2 have been working in California and we are told that they’ve filmed additional videos. One of these was done in the Mojave desert, while another was done inside on a sound stage. We’ve been told these are for additional songs for the album. No, sorry, we don’t know the name of these songs. It appears that the band at this point has three or four videos filmed for the new album and will have a number of videos complete and ready to go by the time the album is released.
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Quote from: Tumbling Dice on June 01, 2026, 07:20:51 PM They won't do another Vega$-style residency again. That was a one off to make use of the tech.
Don’t under estimate the lure of easy money. No touring costs, no lugging staging and crew around the world. Bono and Edge now have L.A homes. Take the private plane to Vegas, 20 minutes. They could do a few months residency without breaking a sweat.
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Quote from: Amor fati on June 01, 2026, 06:52:47 PM https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ (https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ)
Quote U2 have been busy lately. A new single is due soon, and the album will follow later in the year.
First they were in Mexico City and surrounding areas filming the video for “Street of Dreams”. The video shoot took place over several days, and included filming in the streets of Mexico City, as well as some areas outside of the city down in the Juchitepec region of Mexico before leaving and returning to LA. As part of these shoots, U2 also worked on another song, “Silencio”, filming multiple performances of the song at Salón Los Angeles. It may have been part of the bigger “Street of Dreams” video as the band were seen wearing the same clothes, and the bus from that video was parked outside of Salón Los Angeles and the band were filmed getting onto the bus.
More recently U2 have been working in California and we are told that they’ve filmed additional videos. One of these was done in the Mojave desert, while another was done inside on a sound stage. We’ve been told these are for additional songs for the album. No, sorry, we don’t know the name of these songs. It appears that the band at this point has three or four videos filmed for the new album and will have a number of videos complete and ready to go by the time the album is released.
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They won't do another Vega$-style residency again. That was a one off to make use of the tech.
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Quote from: Tumbling Dice on June 01, 2026, 06:58:29 PM Possibly 100 stadium shows spread out over five years. 20 dates a year.
2027 Europe 2028 North America 2029 Latin America, Australia and Japan. 2030 Europe 2031 North America
Economically, that doesn’t make much sense. And we know U2 are fond of a good payday. I think they have 3 more tours and a couple more Vegas residency’s.
New album 2026, tour 2027
Winter - Australia, Japan Spring - Europe Summer/Fall - North & South America
Vegas Residency 2029
Last album 2031, year long tour
Vegas Residency 2033
Farewell tour 2035
They retire in their mid 70’s, if they all make it.
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Possibly 100 stadium shows spread out over five years. 20 dates a year.
2027 Europe 2028 North America 2029 Latin America, Australia and Japan. 2030 Europe 2031 North America
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https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ (https://www.u2songs.com/news/breaking_waves...new_videos_outfoxed_photo_exhibit?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK66FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSTNUNmlMNFRUUEpYVmtjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3AVnbVpspailNuxuDyEpzydzJshhQfCEBn_0Yx0F5bdFTbcClc4NWcrh9w_aem_eLp1xZdzTVc7BMuVgysuzQ)
Quote U2 have been busy lately. A new single is due soon, and the album will follow later in the year.
First they were in Mexico City and surrounding areas filming the video for “Street of Dreams”. The video shoot took place over several days, and included filming in the streets of Mexico City, as well as some areas outside of the city down in the Juchitepec region of Mexico before leaving and returning to LA. As part of these shoots, U2 also worked on another song, “Silencio”, filming multiple performances of the song at Salón Los Angeles. It may have been part of the bigger “Street of Dreams” video as the band were seen wearing the same clothes, and the bus from that video was parked outside of Salón Los Angeles and the band were filmed getting onto the bus.
More recently U2 have been working in California and we are told that they’ve filmed additional videos. One of these was done in the Mojave desert, while another was done inside on a sound stage. We’ve been told these are for additional songs for the album. No, sorry, we don’t know the name of these songs. It appears that the band at this point has three or four videos filmed for the new album and will have a number of videos complete and ready to go by the time the album is released.
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I would prefer arenas if it means more shows, and more cities. I don't like the Vegas model where the band forces its fans to travel long distance to see them. If they only played Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta, they would make it difficult for most fans.
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 01, 2026, 04:05:30 PM Quote from: wons on June 01, 2026, 03:27:29 PM I've heard the band is planning to play the United States and Canada last on the new tour, sometime in 2028. They also may only play a few cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and maybe 3 to 5 other cities. I understand the reason they may be holding the United States towards the end of the tour, but I hope they get out there and play more cities than that.
They see the writing on the wall. Zero interest in their mediocre (at best) EPs. No new fans. Older fans no longer interested and tired of their schtick.
They would rather not play to half empty venues, stadiums or arenas.
Come on Sly, the IPAs are impairing your judgement here. There are tons of artists who haven’t put out anything decent in decades who can still pack arenas and stadiums. Nostalgia is a strong drug. Worst case scenario for U2 is an arena tour. It would be packed and in bigger markets multiple dates.
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Quote from: SlyDanner on June 01, 2026, 04:05:30 PM Quote from: wons on June 01, 2026, 03:27:29 PM I've heard the band is planning to play the United States and Canada last on the new tour, sometime in 2028. They also may only play a few cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and maybe 3 to 5 other cities. I understand the reason they may be holding the United States towards the end of the tour, but I hope they get out there and play more cities than that.
They see the writing on the wall. Zero interest in their mediocre (at best) EPs. No new fans. Older fans no longer interested and tired of their schtick.
They would rather not play to half empty venues, stadiums or arenas.
I have a hard time believing that they expected some sort of big reaction to EP's which have received no promotion outside of the band's own socials. Unless they're sitting around saying "We tried nothing to reach a new audience, and it didn't work!"
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Quote from: wons on June 01, 2026, 03:27:29 PM I've heard the band is planning to play the United States and Canada last on the new tour, sometime in 2028. They also may only play a few cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and maybe 3 to 5 other cities. I understand the reason they may be holding the United States towards the end of the tour, but I hope they get out there and play more cities than that.
They see the writing on the wall. Zero interest in their mediocre (at best) EPs. No new fans. Older fans no longer interested and tired of their schtick.
They would rather not play to half empty venues, stadiums or arenas.
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I've heard the band is planning to play the United States and Canada last on the new tour, sometime in 2028. They also may only play a few cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and maybe 3 to 5 other cities. I understand the reason they may be holding the United States towards the end of the tour, but I hope they get out there and play more cities than that.
Someone mentionned news were slow on the U2 front. And that’"s true at this time of the year, no doubt.
But reliable U2Songs posted these tidbits yesterday:
This week saw the rumours that U2 would play in 2020 in Europe crop up on some ticket reselling sites. We are told that at this time there are NO plans to continue this tour into 2020, and the current cities are the only ones that will be announced. We are told that there are no plans to take this tour for another spin around Europe, or revisit other locations that the tour already visited in 2017. These shows are being done to visit areas of the world the band could not get to in 2017. We are told that the next stage for the band will see them start to work on a new album.
In interviews in 2018 Adam has suggested they will ’Sstart from scratch⬝ on the next album and Bono has said ’SI’"d like to make a balls to the wall rock album⬝ so it sounds like they will work on something new, and not return to revisit Songs of Ascent. Although less committal as usual, even Larry when asked about the future said, ’SYou never know. I assume there’"ll be another album.⬝