U2 have signed up to perform on a tribute album to legendary rockers The Ramones.
Bono and the boys will perform a cover of the band's hit 'Beat on the Brat' for the album, which is due for release on 5 November in the US (a date has not yet been finalised for Europe).
Metallica, Marlyn Manson, Garbage, Pete Yorn, Tom Waits and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers will also feature on the album, for which author Stephen King will write the liner notes.
U2 have often credited The Ramones as being an early influence on the Irish band's music.
The full tracklisting for the album, entitled 'We're A Happy Family', is as follows:
Havana Affair - Red Hot Chili PeppersBlitzkrieg Bop - Rob ZombieI Believe In Miracles - Eddie Vedder w/Zeke53rd & 3rd – MetallicaBeat On The Brat - U2Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio? – KISSKKK Took My Baby Away - Marilyn MansonI Just Want To Have Something To Do – GarbageOutsider - Green DaySomething To Believe In – PretendersSheena Is A Punk Rocker – RancidI Wanna Be Your Boyfriend - Pete YornI Wanna Be Sedated - The OffspringHere Today, Gone Tomorrow – RooneyReturn of Jackie & Judy - Tom WaitsDaytime Dilemma (Dangers Of Love) - Eddie Vedder w/Zeke*(*Limited edition bonus track on all initial pressings)
