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The Edge: “Digital delay was a way for me to add coloration, dimension, additional rhythm and a certain machine-age quality”
By Joshua M. Miller published
In this exclusive interview, U2's trailblazing sonic architect recalls how 1981’s October and 1991’s Achtung Baby helped the band forge and refine their identity

Rory Gallagher beats U2 and Thin Lizzy to be voted Ireland’s Greatest Music Artist
By Matt Owen published
The bestowing of the award coincides with a number of upcoming releases that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gallagher's seminal self-titled debut album

The Edge launches signature guitar strap to raise money for refugee women
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The U2 guitarist’s Love Welcomes strap is hand-stitched and features a morse code design

The Edge and Bono join forces with DJ Martin Garrix for EDM-flavored track, We Are The People
By Matt Owen published
The new anthem, which combines delay-drenched guitars and big electronic pads, will be this year’s official Euro 2020 song

U2's The Edge discusses his approach to gear, songwriting and solos on The Joshua Tree in this classic 1987 Guitar World interview
By Joe Bosso published
"I will never play without effects, because they're too much a part of what I do as a player. I rely on being creative with sound"

U2's the Edge gifts 10-year-old superfan a signed guitar on live TV
By Sam Roche published
The guitarist likely made young Noah Rafferty's Christmas, and possibly his entire childhood

U2’s Bono and Edge play Stairway to Heaven to honor their road crew
By Richard Bienstock published
“We said we would never ever play this,” Bono warns

The Secrets Behind The Edge's Guitar Tone on U2's "Vertigo"
By Chris Gill published
Learn how The Edge got his monster tone on U2's 2004 smash hit.
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