It's been a while since U2 graced the world with a new album. The last record they released was 2009's No Line on the Horizon, but NME reports that the band is "very confident" they'll be unveiling a new album this coming November.
The famed Joshua Tree artists have been allegedly recording with a number of producers over the recent months, including Danger Mouse.
A source close to The Sun discussed the new album, claiming, "The U2 comeback is very much on for this year. This album has been a real struggle for them to make. It's taken a long time and Bono didn't find it easy. But they're very confident now and are convinced the wait has been worth it."
It's been stated that the band's frontman, 54-year-old Bono, has suffered from writer's block and anxieties throughout the production process, which stands as a reason for the lengthy recording session. Perhaps another reason is because both Bono and The Edge have been working with John Carney, director of Once, on a new musical based on the filmmaker's early days as a child.
The same source for The Sun noted the album will mostly likely be out in November. They also hinted at the fact that the band could be performing at London's Roundhouse in September as part of this year's iTunes Festival.
The upcoming album will sit as U2's 13th studio album, and despite rumors, the band will not push the release to 2015.
