According to a report by The Irish Sun, U2 will release its new album titled Songs From Experience on December 1st — World Aids Day — with the first single, “You’re The Best Thing About Me” hitting radio on September 8th. According to U2 insider, Irish rock journalist Dave Fanning: “New U2 stuff always excites me because its great hearing new stuff from a band you love. It’s definitely out this year. I had a listen to it at Bono’s house and it’s not unlike Songs Of Innocence, or The Joshua Tree. What’s great is new songs mean something to U2. They take their new material seriously, in a way that the Rolling Stones don’t.”

Fanning went on to say: “The songs I heard were more personal from Bono, singing about later on after he left (his neighborhood and street) Cedarwood Road. Reflecting back on his life. I like the way Bono comes clean and wears his heart on his sleeve. This is very, very personal.”

U2 North American tours dates — with special guest Beck (subject to change):

September 3 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
September 5 – Buffalo, NY – New Era Field
September 8 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium
September 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
September 12 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
September 14 – New Orleans, LA – Mercedes Benz Superdome
September 16 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome At America’s Center
September 19 – Phoenix, AZ – University of Phoenix Stadium
September 22 – San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium