Mike The Pies, Listowel, Co Kerry

New tribute to their former guitarist Brian James is delivered with real passion.

Pagan doom, Marmite metalcore, genre-smashing hardcore, razzle-dazzle arena metal… this has been the soundtrack to the decade to date

More than 20 years in, and Avatar have stepped up with their most commercial album yet. Their next move? A support slot with Metallica – if Las Vegas doesn’t kill them first

Dublin 3Arena

London Royal Opera House