U2 say new album out later this year

U2 have scotched rumours that they have stopped work on their new album and insisted tit will be out later this year, according to a new report.

Recent media reports had suggested that the band had decided to push their long-awaited new record and world tour back to 2015.

However, a spokesperson for the group yesterday reportedly confirmed that their 13th studio album is still on course for release later this year.