U2 performs in Paris following postponed show after Nov. 13 attacks
The Irish rockers vow to play on in the wake of November's massacre in France
U2 is returning to Paris for a landmark concert Sunday following the devastating November attacks in the city that left 130 people dead.
The Irish band will perform at the AccorHotels arena located on the north bank of the River Seine Dec. 6 and 7.
U2, known for making political statements during their shows, vowed to return to the European capital after cancelling previous performances scheduled to take place a day after the attacks.
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Frontman Bono said he has written a new song honouring Paris called Streets of Surrender, with lyrics like "every time I get lost down these ancient streets, I find myself again" and "you can decide whether to forget or remember." The band will perform the song at Sunday's event.
U2 announced a surprise guest is planned for Sunday's show as well. However, the band dispelled rumours of an on-stage collaboration with Eagles of Death Metal, the California rock band that was performing at Paris's Bataclan theatre when terrorists opened fire in the crowd during coordinated attacks in the city.
"Some people have been saying that Eagles of Death Metal will appear on stage with U2 tonight," the online statement said. "This is not the case."
In the past, U2 has paid tribute during their concerts to victims immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and to those who were killed in the 2005 London bombings.