'If we come to Glasgow and play a crap gig that's the end of U2...'

Judas betraying Jesus, the 'troubles' in Northern Ireland past and present, heroin addiction and gun-running in South America, writes Ben Gilbert for DotMusic.co.uk.

There is a simple reason that U2 can make the casually patronising claim that they are "reapplying" to be the best band in the world, writes Peter Aspen of the Financial Times.

Liam Gallagher of Oasis was one of a small army of famous faces at U2's opening night in London - and by all accounts he was impressed.

Four years ago it was all oversized lemons, giant video screens and generous portions of irony. Oh, and stadiums, writes Sky News Online reporter Rob Cole.

Four years ago it was all oversized lemons, giant video screens and generous portions of irony. Oh, and stadiums, writes Sky News Online reporter Rob Cole.

The final notes of the intro tape, the Beatles' "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," faded, writes Andy Coleman, and four musicians ambled on to the NEC stage - Birmingham Evening Mail

After the spectacular multi-media extravaganzas of recent years, U2 - holders of the unofficial title, The Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band In ...

On Saturday U2's world tour hit Manchester, and our critic, David Sinclair, is still reeling.

U2 are leaving behind the technology and irony overdoses of their past two tours. Gone are the 40 foot lemons, Trabants ...

Andrew Perry sees U2, under minimal white lighting, produce a memorable performance in Manchester. U2, it's been agreed, are back. Quite ...

On Saturday U2's world tour hit Manchester, and our critic, David Sinclair, is still reeling.

U2 kick-started their bid to regain the title of best band in the world with a sizzling show in Manchester - Manchester Evening News

U2's Shows in Arnhem, Holland have been winning high praise in the Dutch media.

The venue is a mosquito-riddled outdoor bowl that once showcased Nazi muscle during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, writes Stuart Bailie ...

Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of is now released to radio in the US, while Elevation is ...

U2 go back to basics with a display of raw energy and stamina on their latest tour, reports the BBC's ...

U2 go back to basics with a display of raw energy and stamina on their latest tour, reports the BBC's ...

U2 wanted intimacy with its worldwide Elevation tour and it certainly got just that in Copenhagen, writes Charles Ferro of Billboard.Com

U2 wanted intimacy with its worldwide Elevation tour and it certainly got just that in Copenhagen, writes Charles Ferro of ...

Moby caught up with U2 on the Elevation stops in New York last week. It got him thinking, in particular Charlton Heston and the 'gun' film - as he writes on his own site.

Kofi Annan and Bill Clinton were among the guests as U2's acclaimed 50-date tour of North America came to a close on Friday in New Jersey.

Making a stop on its Elevation Tour at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Ann Powers of The New York Times writes that U2 turned each song into a musical rocket ship aimed heavenward.

U2 present simpler, more intimate fare at Madison Square Garden on Sunday writes Isaac Guzman of the New York Daily ...

U2 last night rekindled the unforgettable fire it ignited more than 20 years ago writes Dan Aquuilante of NYPOST.COM