u2 achtung baby tour 2022

U2 Announce Sphere Las Vegas Dates. The Edge Calls it a ‘Quantum Leap Forward’

By Andy Greene

Andy Greene

The Edge is normally reserved and immune to hyperbole when discussing U2 ‘s latest plans. But the group’s schedule in opening up Sphere in Las Vegas this September has the U2 guitarist atypically talking in grandiose terms.

“My hope is that this will be a kind of quantum leap forward in the sense of what a concert can be,” he tells Rolling Stone.

The group will kick off its Achtung Baby Live at Sphere Las Vegas residency on Sept. 29, with additional shows taking place on Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, 7, and 8. One day after the residency was announced, seven more concerts were scheduled for Oct. 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, and 25. And a few weeks later, eight more shows were added on Dec. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, and 16.

U2 first heard about Sphere a little over two years ago. “We’re always on the lookout for emerging technologies in the world of concerts and audio,” says the Edge. “We heard about it, and then started asking members of our team about it. We found out that approaches had already been made in a very tentative way for us to be a part of a possible launch.”

The band is a natural fit for Sphere, given its boundary-pushing live-music experience of Zoo TV and PopMart in the Nineties, and more recently with the U2 360° Tour and Songs of Innocence / Experience tours. But those shows all took place at venues designed for sports. “You’re battling far-from-optimal acoustics in these place, since they haven’t been designed for sound,” says the Edge. “It’s just a constant battle to overcome the coloration that the venue gives to the audio. The gap between what you want to put across and what you actually put across is often huge.”

Editor’s picks

Every awful thing trump has promised to do in a second term, the 250 greatest guitarists of all time, the 500 greatest albums of all time, the 50 worst decisions in movie history.

That playpen includes the highest-resolution LED screen on Earth, 10,000 vibrating “immersive seats,” environmental effects like temperature control and cool breezes, and 164,000 speakers. Members of the press, including Rolling Stone, were recently taken to a rehearsal facility in Burbank, California, to show off some of Sphere’s offerings, which makes the traditional IMAX experience seem quaint and chintzy by comparison. 

“It really gives you the opportunity to bring people back in time or to worlds that are completely computer-generated, but completely believable,” says the Edge. “It’s a new genre of immersive experience, almost like a new art form. The fun part for us is this phase we’re in now, where we’re trying to dream up what we will be doing with this technology. It’s just pure imagination.”

Maryland Outlaws Hidden Fees on Concert Tickets

Rolling stones kick-start 'hackney diamonds' tour with thrilling houston concert, neil young stuns at 2024 tour launch, unveils lost 'cortez the killer' verse.

All-in ticket prices start at $140, and 60 percent of the seats will be under $300. For the new shows in December, U2.com subscribers can submit a ticket request, with the onsite opening today, May 12, and ending May 15 at 7 a.m. ET. Fans can also register for a chance to obtain tickets through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, with details set to go out the evening of May 17. A limited number of tickets will be available during a general onsale set to start May 19 at 12 p.m. ET. You’ll also be able to find on VividSeats.com .

“We’re trying our best to be as fair and respectful to our fans as we can be,” says the Edge. “We’re also spreading out the ticket costs so that there are some affordable ones. The most-sought-after tickets will be nontransferable. Inevitably, some will wind up on the secondary market. There’s not a huge lot we can do about that.”

Opening night comes just a few months after the 30th anniversary of Zooropa. “I think there will be some nods to Zooropa, ” says the Edge. “In our minds, the tours [for Achtung Baby and Zooropa ] blended into one. But I think Achtung Baby will be the main focus.” 

The Try Guys Go From Trio to Duo

How kid rock went from america's favorite hard-partying rock star to a maga mouthpiece, kelly clarkson and ex-husband brandon blackstock settle lawsuit over millions in commissions, see jelly roll debut new song 'i am not ok' on 'the voice' season finale.

This story was updated April 25 @ 3:25 p.m. ET with seven additional concert dates. This story was updated again May 12 @ 11:09 a.m. ET with eight more concert dates and ticket information.

Rauw Alejandro Is Free and 'Touching the Sky' on Bright New Single

• Espectaclar
• By Tomás Mier

Retaliation, Fees, and a 'Pimp' and 'Hammer': 6 Takeaways From DOJ's Live Nation Lawsuit

• By Jon Blistein and Ethan Millman
• Crimes and Courts
• By Nancy Dillon

Hear the First New Sublime Song in 28 Years — Featuring Both Bradley Nowell and His Son

• By Brian Hiatt

Sean Kingston's Mother Arrested During Raid on South Florida Mansion

• crimes and court
• By Daniel Kreps

Most Popular

Kevin costner can't hold back tears as his western epic 'horizon' earns 7-minute cannes standing ovation, promises '3 more' installments, bill maher says he doesn't understand harrison butker's graduation speech criticism, heather rae el moussa says having a baby made her marriage to tarek ‘even harder’ in candid new interview, taylor declines a-rod, lore's 'loser pays' offer in t-wolves arbitration, you might also like, bob iger: hollywood storytellers need to ‘embrace the change’ driven by tech innovation, bella hadid favors white-hot dressing in backless jacquemus look at cannes film festival 2024, the best yoga mats for any practice, according to instructors, drag, liberation, and toxic love: how ‘solo’ dances into an unusually complex portrayal of queer performance, diamond seeks delay in re-org plan hearing amid comcast fights.

Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2024 Rolling Stone, LLC. All rights reserved.

Verify it's you

Please log in.

The greatest up-lifting record of all U2 history

ACHTUNG BABY

Achtung Baby at 30

Special vynil edition.

Island Records, Interscope and UMe announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of Achtung Baby, with special Standard black vinyl release, along with a Deluxe colour vinyl with Achtung Baby (2018 Remaster) and Achtung Baby (Unter Remixes) also available digitally

30 Years Merchandise

Special collectible offical edition.

EXCLUSIVE on U2 online store a great new selection of orginal and revisited collectibles from the 90's storm of Achtung baby

U2 Back in Berlin

June 2022 release // preorder, achtung baby uber deluxe, 20th anniversary edition.

Limited numbered Box Set with 10 discs including Achtung Baby album, b-sides and re-workings of previously unheard material recorded during the Achtung Baby sessions plus 4 DVDs and a pair of Bono's sunglasses

/ NEWS & EVENTS

Upcoming event ..

Events, news, rumors, all about U2 most iconic album of all time

Trabant Art Installation in Berlin

The new achtung baby 30th anniversary edition with 30 track, dave fanning celebrates a u2 classic, zoo tv tour opening from 1991, zoo tv live in sydney from 1993.

• Adam Clayton
• Anton Corbijn
• Daniel Lanois
• Joshua Tree
• Larry Mullen Jr.

U2 Confirm New Album in the Works, Possibility of ‘Zoo TV Tour’ Return

by Tina Benitez-Eves November 23, 2021, 11:55 am

“We are firmly locked in the tower of song and working away on a bunch of new things,” said U2’s Edge , while working on a new song with bassist Adam Clayton. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of U2’s seventh album Achtung Baby , the band is already well into a follow-up to their 2017 release, Songs of Experience .

Videos by American Songwriter

“I’m just having so much fun writing and not necessarily having to think about where it’s going to go,” said Edge in a recent interview. “It’s more about enjoying the experience of writing and having no expectations or limitations on the process.”

Still in the early stages of the process, the band has yet to land on a producer for the new album, but Edge added that he enjoyed working with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix on the UEFA Euro 2020 song “We Are the People.”

“I hope to work with him in the future,” Edge said. “But we haven’t made any firm decisions on what the next thing will be in terms of personnel.”

The band recently shared the song “ Your Song Saved My Life ,” off the soundtrack for the upcoming animated featured Sing 2, which also features singer Bono in a starring role as the voice of the rock star lion Clay Calloway. 

“That’s not a thing that U2 normally does, but it’s in the of spirit of mixing it up, keeping people guessing, and trying different things,” said Edge of the animated film. “It felt like a worthy thing. And also, it’s a movie about great songs and we we felt very comfortable in the company that we were keeping there.”

Reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno-produced Achtung Baby, recorded in 1990 at the famed Hansa Studios in Berlin, Edge hinted at a possible return of returning to the multimedia-immersive Zoo TV Tour that supported the album.  

“I would love that and I couldn’t rule it out,” he said. “I think [Zoo TV] is such a current thought. Back then, we were we’re dealing with the overload and kind of the whiplash of 24/7 news cycles, which hadn’t been known before. It was the overload of cable TV and hundreds and hundreds of channels. And little did we know that that was just the beginning of this avalanche of channels to kind of draw your attention.”

Edge added that the production team from that tour is still working with the band, so it’s something they wouldn’t rule out for an upcoming tour. The band’s last tour was in 2019, commemorating the 30th anniversary of their fifth album The Joshua Tree . “I think Zoo TV could absolutely come back and be just as relevant,” added Edge, “but we haven’t actually got to the point of doing anything more than this kind of talk, but I wouldn’t rule it out again.”

Off tour for the past two years, and following the pandemic, Edge said that the band need some time off after being either in the studio or on the road for five consecutive years. “As much as momentum is your friend, there’s a moment where you stop getting fed by momentum and it starts to drain you,” said Edge. “That’s because you need those moments of inactivity just to listen to music. We’re all enjoying that right now.”

Photos by Anton Corbijn.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Only members can comment. Become a member . Already a member? Log In .

The 2022 Grammy Award Nominees

© 2024 American Songwriter

Your browser is ancient! Upgrade to a different browser or install Google Chrome Frame to experience this site.

"Achtung Baby 30 Live" - U2

Fan club release, track listing:.

• "Zoo Station" (Live from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar. 2, 2006 - Longer) - U2 (04:44)
• "Even Better Than the Real Thing" (Live from Reggio Emilia, IT, Sep. 20, 1997) - U2 (04:16)
• "One" (Live from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Oct. 19, 2017) - U2 (05:09)
• "Until the End of the World" (Live from Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 5, 2015) - U2 (05:58)
• "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" (Live from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oct. 28, 2018) - U2 (06:01)
• "So Cruel" (Live from Pontiac, MI, Sep. 9, 1992) - U2 (03:45)
• "The Fly" (Live from London, England, Aug. 20, 1993) - U2 (04:51)
• "Mysterious Ways" (Live from Cape Town, South Africa, Feb 18, 2011 - Longer) - U2 (05:19)
• "Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World" (Live from Dublin, Aug. 28, 1993) - U2 (04:12)
• "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" (Live from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr. 2, 2011) - U2 (05:26)
• "Acrobat" (Live from Manchester, England, Oct. 19, 2018) - U2 (04:31)
• "Love is Blindness" (Live from Dallas, TX, Oct. 16, 1992) - U2 (06:27)

Hidden Track:

• "Acrobat" (Live Introduction, Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy, Oct. 15, 2018) - U2 (03:40)

Note: A 13th hidden track, not listed on the packaging, includes Bono’s spoken introduction to “Acrobat” from a Milan 2018 concert.

Background Information

On January 13, 2022, U2 announced their newest fan club subscription gift, Achtung Baby 30 Live for the 2022 subscription year. The gift will be a limited edition CD set in a “special presentation package” featuring live tracks from Achtung Baby recorded over the last thirty years. Downloads of select tracks will be made available in advance of the physical release, and a full download will be available after the CD is sent to subscribers. The tracks are all taken from Achtung Baby from various tours throughout the years, and all of the tracks are unreleased to date with the exception of “Zoo Station” (Live from Buenos Aires, March 2, 2006) which was previously released on the “ Window in the Skies “ single, and “Mysterious Ways” (Live from Cape Town, February 18, 2011) which was featured on the “ U22 “ fan club album. The gift will come in a photo booklet, and will include commentary by author Bill Flanagan, who accompanied the band on their Zoo TV tour.

The full track listing was announced on September 27, 2022, and the first downloads from the gift were made available the same day with the release of “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World” and “Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses” available in AAC format the same day via your U2.com profile. A second set of downloads were made available October 14, 2022 with the release of “One” and “Love is Blindness” in a zip file that also contained the earlier two tracks. On November 17, 2022, the downloads were expanded to six tracks, with the addition of “Even Better Than the Real Thing” and “Acrobat”. On December 30, 2022, the full 12 musical tracks were made available. (A 13th, hidden track, is not currently available to download.)

The gift is available via subscription only, and you can subscribe to receive the gift now at U2.Com/subscribe . A deluxe version of the subscription gift includes this year’s Achtung Baby 30 Live gift as well as last year’s Live at the Apollo For One Night Only release. If you are renewing a subscription, the cost is $40 (US), and if you are subscribing new, the cost will be $50 (US).

Initially the subscribe page at U2.Com listed this item would be a “Limited edition double CD set” with double CD set emphasized in bold. A couple of hours after being posted, this was edited to read “Limited edition CD set” instead with CD set emphasized. This was the only change made to the text. The help pages at U2.Com still referred to this item as a “double-CD” for a couple of days after those changes but was eventually changed to state that this item is a single CD as well. The customer support team is also confirming that this subscription gift will be a single CD, and the track listing released was also for a single CD. The gift is being manufactured in Europe and shipped direct to European members from Europe this year.

All of the tracks from Achtung Baby have been performed live in concert, with a number of them being dusted off most recently in 2018 for the end of the “Experience + Innocence” tour. Of the songs played, “So Cruel” has been played the least, with only 3 appearances in the set list back in 1992, only twice in full. (Foxboro MA, Pontiac MI, and Tinley Park IL) and it is the performance from Michigan included on this release. The gift includes four tracks from the Zoo TV tour (1992-1993), one track from the Vertigo tour (2005-2006), one song from the Popmart tour (1997-1998), two tracks from the U2360 tour (2009-2011), one track from the Innocence and Experience tour (2015), one track from The Joshua Tree 2017 tour (2017) and two tracks from the Experience and Innocence tour (2018). Like previous gifts, the mix is not continuous, and tracks will fade in and fade out at the start and end of each track.

A full list of past gifts from the fan club is available here .

Liner Notes

Related promotional videos, related news, catalog of releases.

• Hearts + Minds
• Sign Up / Sign In

U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere

U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere #40

'This is 40'

One for the ages on Saturday night, never to be forgotten by those of us lucky to be there, with some big surprises and big emotions. Onstage surprises included longtime collaborator and friend Daniel Lanois to play on 'One' and, via remote recording, Neil Finn for a duet of his 'Don't Dream It's Over'. And a surprising and moving closing for the 18,000-strong congregation in the 'Elvis cathedral'. 

'There might be an actual encore after this', Bono mused as the band began 'Beautiful Day', the last song of U2:UV set. After a snippet of 'Gloria' and The Beatles' 'Blackbird', Edge and Adam switched sides, and a roar went up as fans recognized what that stagecraft signalled… the final song of the 40th and final night of U2:UV would be '40'.

'It's been 40 days and 40 nights in the desert — what's a fella with a messianic complex gonna do?'  asked Bono. 'This is a song we wrote in 40 minutes. We had 40 minutes on the 'War' album left to record, opened up the sacred text to the Psalm of David, and just kinda read it out— that was the lyric. This is “40”.'

As the band left the stage one by one — Bono first, then Adam, Bram, and finally the Edge, waiving one last time as he carried his guitar offstage — there were more than a few tear-streaked faces, singing the familiar litany:  How long to sing this song? How long to see this song?

Until we meet again….safe home.

If you were at the show in Vegas, add your own review and upload your photos below .

What Bono Said

Before 'Desire': 'You, sir, have run away with the circus…On the drums, this is Bram van den Berg — an extraordinary man. Take the microphone, if you would, sir', he said, as Bram stood to speak.

Bram:  'Where to start? Thank you, I guess. I mean, thank you guys, and Larry, for trusting me with this legacy. I [could have] been a total weirdo. You didn't do a background check, did you? Oh, I am a weirdo? It was a freakshow, right?'

Bono: 'If you had a job in the circus, what would you choose, what sort of a circus performer would you be? Let's say a musical contortionist? Tightrope walker, somethinlikethat?'

Bram: 'Safety net'. 

'Before 'Don't Dream It's Over': 'The U2UV experience is kind of a tightly constructed show, but as it's our last night we wondered if it might be alright to experiment on ya a little bit'. Bono explained they had  something special in store tonight for their cover of Crowded House's 'Don't Dream It's Over', which they've been dedicating to Alexei Navalny since his death on February 16.

'The idea is to record something special to honor Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia [Navalnaya], who's continuing a fight against Vladimir Putin for a free, free Russia, which is what we want for the rest of the people….We got a beautiful email from Neil Finn, who wrote this bewilderingly beautiful song and he attached to the email a version of the song that he said we could play — it's a new version that he did and we thought if we're gonna record, maybe if you'd be on that recording and we could make the session the last night kind-of recording session and dedicate it to Yulia. It goes, 'Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over…' and it's a song about freedom'. 

'Comin' in from Auckland, New Zealand, this is Neil Finn', he said, as a recorded track of Finn singing the first lines  began to play.

Before Acrobat: 'Shall we wake the baby up? Fuckin' right we'll wake the baby up!' 

After Acrobat:  'Was that intense enough for ya?'

To Coldplay front man Chris Martin, after singing a snippet of 'Yellow' during 'All I Want Is You': 'Happy Birthday, Chris Martin!'

To 'Mrs. The Edge', after 'Trying To Throw Your Arms Around The World': 'Morleigh Steinberg — love you!'

To Dr. Jill Biden, while introducing 'All I Want Is You', dedicated to all the great women in their lives : 'And one woman in particular who's with us tonight — she's a teacher, she's your First Lady. This is for Jill Biden!'  

To Yulia Navalnaya, at the end of 'Don't Dream It's Over', in a chant joined by the audience: 'Yulia! Yulia! Yulia! Beautiful'.

To Willie Williams during 'Love Is Blindness': 'Thank you, Willie Williams, for this blue sky'.

To  Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, during 'Beautiful Day': 'We believe in you…David Grohl…yes we do'.

To former Rolling Stone Magazine chief Jann Simon Wenner, during 'Atomic City': 'For everyone…for Jann SimON…SiMON!'  

On The Socials

'After all these years (and 40 shows at the Sphere) #U2 still know how to light our fires #U2UVSPHERE' —@u2tour.de on Instagram

'Tired beyond words. Physically exhausted, emotionally spent. The desert Cathedral was rocking, jumping, praising & praying. The singing was deafening. From Elvis to Alexei Navalny to Neil Finn to King David — what a thrilling night. To @U2& #U2UVSphere, much love & thanks! is archetypal in the Jungian sense, a resonance w the collective unconscious. This is NOT just music.' —@timneufeld on X

'Dave Grohl @foofighters in complete rock fan boy mode supporting @U2's final night is a total mood @SphereVegas #U2UVSphere #U2 #FooFighters Video: Chris Carey / U2 at the Sphere' —@elliehoulie on X

'Tearjerker- what a 'residency' - EPIC to say the least. These dudes man - #BRAM, I will miss him, I cannot wait to see what he gets into with his band, he is a beast on the drums - and we all cannot wait to see Larry back in his seat...see you guys next year #U2UVSphere' —@RebelNapoli on X

'How Long To Sing This Song? #U2 closes their amazing @SphereVegas residency with the most transcendent moment #U2UVSphere' —@KevinS2U @ X

Zootopia/U2 Faniverse

'What an incredible night.  A great end to the whole run, I'm still awestruck by it all.' —trilo

'I can't thank you all enough for your excellent company over the past few months. It's been a wonderful experience - I will miss it enormously and treasure the memories forever. I hope you've all enjoyed it as much as I have. Think of these nights whenever you hear "blah blah blah"!' —Canadanne

'Just wanted to thank you all for welcoming me here last night - first time I did a live chat for a show in Zootopia! I literally crashed out right 40 and my cat stomped on me at 4:30 (2 hours later - SO NOT COOL) - What a gorgeous night...been watching the 40 video over and over and all my videos from the shows I attended...was a special run, wasn't it. Much love to you all. Cannot wait for the next one. I'm gonna miss our Bram - cannot wait to see his long journey and cannot wait to see our Larry back and well.' —sarahnapoli

'Sleep well, Zootopians (I know I'll do)... Sleep well and dream it all up again... see you soon... #U2UVSphere' —MaxTsukino

#U2UVSPHERE ON SOCIALS  

U2:UV Achtung Baby

• Terms + Conditions
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

• Entertainment
• Investigations
• Latest Headlines
• Election 2024
• What Are They Hiding?
• 2024 Election
• Clark County
• Nation and World
• Science and Technology
• Road Warrior
• Las Vegas Weather
• East Valley
• North Las Vegas
• Summerlin/Centennial Hills
• Remembering Oct. 1, 2017
• Deborah Wall
• Natalie Burt
• Remembering Jeff German
• Police Accountability
• Alpine Fire
• 100 Years of Growth
• Dangerous Driving
• Raiders News
• Golden Knights
• UNLV Football
• UNLV Basketball
• Nevada Preps
• Sports Betting 101
• Las Vegas Sportsbooks
• National Finals Rodeo
• Where Are They Now?
• On TV/Radio
• MMA and UFC
• Casinos & Gaming
• Conventions
• Inside Gaming
• Entrepreneurs
• Real Estate News
• Business Press
• Sheldon Adelson (1933-2021)
• Debra J. Saunders
• Michael Ramirez cartoons
• Victor Joecks
• Richard A. Epstein
• Victor Davis Hanson
• Drawing Board
• Homicide Tracker
• Faces of Death Row
• Kats’ Cool Hangs
• Arts & Culture
• Home and Garden
• Las Vegas Hiking Guide
• RJ Magazine
• Today’s Obituaries
• Submit an obit
• Dealer News
• Classifieds
• Place a Classified Ad
• Provided Content
• Real Estate Millions
• Internships
• Service Directory
• Transportation
• Merchandise
• Legal Information
• Real Estate Classifieds
• Garage Sales
• Contests and Promotions
• Best of Las Vegas
• Nevada State Bank
• Verizon Business
• P3 Health Partners
• Adult Health
• Star Nursery
• Partner Articles
• Ignite Funding
• Supplements
• Travel Nevada
• Subscriptions
• Newsletters
• Advertise with Us

• >> Entertainment
• >> Entertainment Columns
• >> Kats

U2 to open MSG Sphere in fall ‘23; hints to ‘Achtung Baby’ revival

U2 is not planning to tour as it preps for MSG Sphere and “something special” in next show.

The MSG Sphere might turn into Zoo Station next fall.

Bono of U2 is hinting at a revival of its seventh studio album, “Achtung Baby,” in 2023. “Zoo Station” kicks off that release. We’ve previously reported U2 is committed to a dozen dates at The MSG Sphere, beginning in the early fall of 2023.

That timeline obviously means the venue itself will be open in the fall of next year. Officials have said only that the Sphere would be open in the second half of ’23. The U2 residency tightens the horizon. By our calendars, fall begins Sept. 23, so look for weekend dates after that for the U2 series.

Those dates are to be spread over multiple months, and on non-consecutive weekends, according to original reports in July.

Exclusivity will increase demand for should already be a torrid ticket. U2 is not planning to tour as it preps for Vegas. Bono confirmed as much in a story published over the weekend in The Irish Times.

Also, the anniversary of “Achtung Baby” was last year. A celebration of that album seems to be in the offing for the Vegas shows.

As the 62-year-old rock legend said, “We are planning something special for ‘Achtung Baby,’ not a tour but something extraordinary. It is important to do retrospectives for any artist, but not too many. I have just spent a few years in the past and I am very keen to get to the future.”

In Las Vegas, the future reaches to the past. U2 played Sam Boyd Stadium (then Sam Boyd Silver Bowl) on its “Zoo TV” tour, supporting “Achtung Baby,” in November 1992, some 30 years ago.

John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. His “PodKats!” podcast can be found at reviewjournal.com/podcasts . Contact him at [email protected]. Follow @johnnykats on Twitter, @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram.

Find out how a bouncy tune — and countless renditions — became the city’s unofficial anthem.

Norm Clarke, the pioneer of the RJ’s 3-A celeb column, appears at Hard Rock Cafe on Monday night to talk of his cancer fight.

Dead & Company jammed for several hours, reviving familiar Grateful Dead imagery in a specatcular stage show.

David Copperfield is denying a published report of sexual misconduct involving more than a dozen women, including some who were teenagers at the time of the alleged behavior.

I met Paul McCartney at The Mirage. Maybe “met” is stretching it. But we did swap greetings in June 2006, as he moved through a party on the pool deck.

The Mirage’s expiration date officially has come into view. The resort is closing to be remade as Hard Rock Las Vegas.

“Mavericks” is an open-ended engagement, the latest version of a show that played Fremont East in 2022.

Mark Davis was in a gala and Rolling Stones mood after an active weekend in Las Vegas.

Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger got a healthy sampling of the Las Vegas restaurant scene while in town for a concert at Allegiant Stadium.

The man who sang, “Time is on my side,” proved it is, and “What a drag it is, getting old,” proved it doesn’t need to be.

• Bon Jovi and ME
• Win Upheaval Fest Tix
• Album Release Calendar
• Festival Guide
• Heavy History

U2 Announce Dates for 2023 ‘Achtung Baby’ Las Vegas Residency

U2  just announced five shows in Las Vegas as part of their new "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere Las Vegas" concert residency this fall.

The Irish rock band will open the new sphere-shaped music and entertainment arena Sphere at The Venetian Resort with the program based on their classic 1991 album, Achtung Baby . The residency was already announced; the dates are newly revealed. (More dates are likely to be added, Rolling Stone  said.)

See the shows so far near the bottom of this post.

U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere is the band's latest ambitious creative project and will see them work once again with longtime U2 creative collaborator and show director Willie Williams, a press release explains.

It follows the huge success of U2's  Joshua Tree 30th anniversary stadium tour which was seen by over 3.2 million fans worldwide and their 2018 "eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE" indoor tour which played to a combined audience of 1 million across Europe and North America.

READ MORE: Metallica's Lars Ulrich Looks Up to U2

"U2 hasn't played live since December 2019 and we need to get back on stage and see the faces of our fans again," the band said on Monday (April 24). "And what a unique stage they're building for us out there in the desert. … We're the right band, Achtung Baby  the right album, and Sphere the right venue to take the live experience of music to the next level."

The U2 members added, "That's what U2's been trying to do all along with our satellite stages and video installations, most memorably on the 'ZOO TV Tour,' which ended in Tokyo 30 years ago this fall."

However, U2's  Larry Mullen Jr.  won't be a part of the dates . The band has already named his replacement . Watch a trailer below.  Get U2 tickets and more info here.

U2 Vegas Residency Trailer

Underneath the dates, see a list of rock and metal bands touring in 2023. Get  Loudwire's newsletter and  Loudwire's app  for rock and metal news.

U2 Las Vegas Residency Dates 2023

Sept. 29 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Sphere Sept. 30 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Sphere Oct. 5 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Sphere Oct. 7 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Sphere Oct. 8 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Sphere

Bono 'Stories of Surrender' Book Tour 2023

April 26 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon April 28 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon April 29 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon May 3 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon May 4  –New York, N.Y. @ Beacon May 7 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon May 8 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon May 13 – Naples, Italy @ Teatro San Carlo

Your Guide to Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2023

More from loudwire.

2022 NEW Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV Tour (Achtung Baby) Funko Pops!

• July 7, 2022

Funko Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV Tour (Achtung Baby): Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry, Achtung Baby Car With Bono, and Achtung Baby Album With Edge Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures (2022)

Available at:

Entertainment Earth Pop Citi. Poppin’Off Pop-In-A-Box Amazon Walmart (4-pack exclusive) Walmart (Pop! moment exclusive) eBay

Inspired by one of the most incredible tours of all time comes the new U2 Funko Pops (2022)!

In 1992, the Irish rock band U2 embarked on the Zoo TV tour supporting their album Achtung Baby, and now they have their own pops!

You can find the pop figures below (click to jump!)

The tour was a highly experimental production featuring giant video screens, multimedia presentations, and various other cutting-edge technologies.

It was also a huge commercial success, selling out stadiums across the globe.

Now, nearly 30 years later, the tour’s unique aesthetic has inspired a new line of Funko pops.

These collectible figures capture the spirit of the Zoo TV tour with their oversized heads and brightly-colored fatigues. Here’s the U2 Zoo TV Tour (Achtung Baby) Funko Pops list released in 2022 :

• Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV – Bono Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV – Edge Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV – Adam Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV – Larry Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Pop! Rocks: U2 – Zoo TV – Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry 4 – pack Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures – Walmart Exclusive
• Pop! Super Deluxe: U2 – Achtung Baby Car With Bono Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
• Pop! Moment: Zoo TV Tour 1993 Concert Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures – Walmart Exclusive
• Pop! Albums: Achtung Baby With Edge Funko Pop! Album Vinyl Figure

They’re sure to be a hit with U2 fans, old and new.

So whether you’re a diehard fan or just looking for something different, check out the new Zoo TV tour Funko pops.

Funko Pop! Rocks: U2 Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures (2022) are now available for pre-order at the links below (click to jump!)

Zoo TV from U2 was a multimedia concert tour that took place from 1992 to 1993.

The tour was designed to bring the music of U2 to a broader audience, and it featured an elaborate stage show that included video screens, special effects, and props.

The tour was a critical and commercial success and is considered one of the most innovative and influential concert tours of all time.

The tour is notable for its ambitious stage design, which featured an extensive array of video screens and other visual effects.

It is also remembered for its atypical setlist, which included many songs from Achtung Baby and older tracks rarely performed live.

In addition, Zoo TV was notable for its use of satellite link-ups and other cutting-edge technology, which allowed the band to interact with fans in different parts of the world.

U2 is a rock band that was formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1976. The band consists of four members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.

U2’s early sound was influenced by post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from a wide range of genres, including electronica, experimental rock, and gospel.

U2 has released 14 studio albums and won 22 Grammy Awards. In addition, they are one of the bestselling bands of all time and have sold more than 170 million records worldwide.

In 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bono is known for his activism and music and has been involved in campaigns to end poverty and hunger. He has also been an outspoken advocate for human rights.

The Edge is known for his distinctive guitar style and has been ranked as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Adam Clayton is the bass player for the band, and Larry Mullen Jr. is the drummer.

But what makes U2 so great? Is it their unrivaled musicianship? Their catchy melodies? Or their ability to constantly reinvent themselves?

Whatever the reason, there’s no denying that U2 is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. And if you’re lucky enough to see them live, you’ll understand why.

They are a band that has left a lasting impression on the world and continues to be one of the most popular bands today.

Shopping Guide:

Did you find this content interesting?

Click on a star to rate it!

Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post.

We are sorry that this post was not useful for you!

Let us improve this post!

Tell us how we can improve this post?

Want more stuff like this?

Get the best viral stories straight into your inbox!

Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Pop Corn Princess

UPCOMING SHOWS

Other tours.