Free downloads of U2's new album 'Songs Of Innocence' ineligible for UK chart
Band released surprise new LP yesterday (September 9)
U2 - 'Songs Of Innocence'
U2 release surprise new album 'Songs Of Innocence'
The album was announced at the iPhone 6 launch and made available for free on iTunes
U2 confirm that new album will be released in 2014
Reports had previously suggested the LP could be pushed back
U2 reportedly set to release new album 'before the end of the year'
Tabloid reports also suggest the band could perform in London as part of iTunes festival
U2 fan records snippet of 'new track 'Song For Something' from outside Bono's beach house
Spanish fan site claims to have heard new material from outside French property
U2's Bono calls Apple a 'religious cult' for not publically supporting his charity RED
"Apple is so fucking annoyingly quiet," said the frontman
U2's Bono and The Edge join board of directors at guitar manufacturer Fender
The musicians will be working with Fender on new ideas
Rare U2 recordings from 1980 go up for auction
A four song live set, audio interview and photos are estimated to sell for £1,000
U2 deny pushing next album back to 2015
Album will be released in 2014, according to spokesperson