Irish rock band U2 has announced their first full-length album of new material in nearly 10 years. Titled *Carnaval De Luz*, the album is set for release on November 13. It features 12 tracks, concluding with "Torn," a duet between U2’s lead singer Bono and the late Dolly Parton. The song, characterized as a tender country ballad about fractured family relationships with broader themes, marks Parton’s final recorded performance before her death on August 25.

The Edge, U2’s guitarist, described the band’s 16th studio album as “a messy, provocative, sacred collection of songs.” Bono highlighted the album’s dynamic sound, promising “loud guitars, deep bass, some ecstatic rhythms,” underscoring the band’s intent to respond to contemporary challenges with energy and resilience.

The release follows an active year for U2, who released two EPs earlier in 2026—*Days of Ash* and *Easter Lily*. When *Days of Ash* was released in February, Bono indicated that *Carnaval De Luz* would carry a “carnival vibe” with a more uplifting tone than the political and socially charged songwriting of the EP. *Days of Ash* tackled issues such as immigration enforcement, the conflict in Iran, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The EP received positive critical attention for rekindling the band’s earlier fervor and purpose.

The announcement of *Carnaval De Luz* coincides with a milestone in U2’s history: 50 years ago, drummer Larry Mullen Jr., then a 14-year-old student at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, posted a notice seeking band members. The founding members—Mullen, Bono, guitarist The Edge, and bassist Adam Clayton—have remained together since that initial meeting, building a career that helped define the sound of late 20th-century rock. The band’s catalog includes critically and commercially acclaimed albums such as *The Joshua Tree* and *Achtung Baby*.