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05 Nov 26

In the new issue: Cover stars U2 take us inside the extraordinary world of Carnaval de Luz

In the new issue: Cover stars U2 take us inside the extraordinary world of <i>Carnaval de Luz</i>

The new issue of Hot Press – available to order now – features U2, Bell X1, Queens of the Stone Age, Steve Buscemi, Joe Duffy, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Morgana, a special tribute to Dónal Lunny, and more...

As U2 unveil their glorious, long-awaited new album, Carnaval de Luz – at the tail end of their monumental 50th anniversary year – we’re celebrating with a special new Hot Press cover, available to order now...

“We were looking for music that no one had ever heard from U2 before,” The Edge tells Hot Press – as he offers extraordinary new insights into the album…

Credit: Michael Schwartz

Elsewhere in this unmissable new issue:

Rock heroes Bell X1 discuss their stirring and emotional new album, Good Bones – recorded in upstate New York with producer Josh Kaufman.

As Queens Of The Stone Age return with the brilliant Perfecth, bassist Mikey Shuman discusses co-producing the album, massive stadium shows with Foo Fighters, the band’s kinship with Nine Inch Nails, and the influence of Iggy Pop.

Stars Steve Buscemi and Mariana Di Girolamo discuss Martin McDonagh’s powerful new movie Wild Horse Nine – which explores the CIA’s murky role in the military coup in ’70s Chile.

Renowned broadcaster Joe Duffy talks to Stuart Clark about his compelling new memoir, and also calls out the genocide in Gaza, issues RTÉ and Pope Leo with report cards, and pledges his eternal love to U2.

In town for a sold-out show at the 3Arena, legendary singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan looks back over a remarkable career – and discusses CMAT, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and his new album, On The Record.

Morgana talks about turning heartbreak into high energy, theatrical pop on her stunning solo debut, The Whole Thing Was Very Very Emotional.

Irish filmmaker Sinead O’Shea discusses All About The Money – which explores the extraordinary contradictions of Fergie Chambers, a multimillionaire communist attempting to fund a revolution.

In a special edition of 'The Message', Hot Press editor Niall Stokes pays tribute to Dónal Lunny, as he shares his reflections on the legendary Irish musician's funeral in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.