Both Crystal Castles and Fear Factory are set to rock Dublin's Academy venue in the coming months.

Extreme rockers Fear Factory will take to the stage over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Fans can expect the band to play tracks from albums such as Demanufacture and Transgression on Monday, August 2. Tickets priced €22 are available now from [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link].

Punk scenesters Crystal Castles are also set to return to the Academy later this year. The band will hit the stage in the Abbey Street venue on October 9. As Crystal Castles are set to release their sophomore album on May 21 expect tickets, priced at €23, to move quickly.