I think it could be interesting: a thrillogy! But what will it be about?
SOI: childhood / being a band / fear
SOE: family / death
SOA: ?
And if we know that: do we want it?
If I understand the meaning of 'ascent' well, it means 'rise up' or 'promotion'. So it could be about being rockstars and that stuff and knowing people listen to you.
Also, the cover art. Could be cool Bono is a grandpa then, and puts a artful picture of his third generation. Or Adam's child, to stay at the kids of the band members