U2 has been busy working on their next record with super producer Rick Rubin. The connection makes sense in that both U2 and Rubin worked with the late great Johnny Cash.

Rubin, of course, produced Cash's stellar series for American Recordings. U2's connection is that they wrote "The Wanderer" from their Zooropa record with Cash in mind. And, Cash covered U2's smash "One" with Rubin at the helm.

It'll be interesting to see what this collaboration brings. I can only expect big things and given the spectacular sounds on U2's last two records I doubt I'll be disappointed.

Speaking of collaborations, U2 is also teaming up with Green Day for a cover of seminal Scottish punk band the Skids' "The Saints Are Coming." The single will be a fundraiser for the New Orleans area and proceeds will benefit Music Rising, a relief fund The Edge helped start to aid New Orleans' musicians. U2 and Green Day are set to perform on Monday Night Football's September 25th broadcast of the first game in the Superdome since Hurricane Katrina.

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