Meanwhile, Arctic Monkeys have announced dates in Dublin and Belfast following the release of their third album 'Humbug'. They play the Odyssey Arena, Belfast (£32.50), on November 25th and The O2, Dublin (€42.20), on November 26th. Eagles of Death Metal will support the Arctic Monkeys at both gigs. Tickets go on sale this Friday September 11th.

Twilight soundtrackers Paramore will return to Ireland for their biggest headlining gig here to date. The Tennessee rockers will play The O2 on Saturday December 12th with support from You Me At Six. Tickets priced €37 (Standing) and €40 (Seated) go on sale this Friday September 11th. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

And finally, Nick Cave will host 'An evening of Reading, Music and Conversation', at Vicar St on Monday October 12th. The show will mark the release of the Australian rocker's new book 'The Death of Bunny Munro'. Tickets priced €38.60 go on sale this Thursday September 10th at 9am.

And finally, some smaller announcements. And, Fight Like Apes will headline The Once A Month Club at The Academy, Dublin, this Thursday September 10th, along with Bitches With Wolves, The Brilliant Things and The Holy Roman Army. Tickets on sale now priced at only €5 from Ticketmaster outlets.