U2 after "forcing" the album onto iTunes: Buy the new album, and you might have a chance to buy a concert ticket

U2 is facing criticism for their marketing strategy surrounding the new album "Carnaval De Luz," which involves pre-ordering the album to gain access to concert tickets. This approach follows a controversial incident in 2014 when their album "Songs of Innocence" was automatically added to iTunes accounts without user consent, leading to negative perceptions among younger fans. The band is now attempting to ensure ticket sales by linking them to album purchases, but there are no guarantees for ticket availability. The upcoming tour will start in Mexico in February 2027, with European dates following in April.