Rumoured to be heading back our way for the Big Day Out in January 2009, Sheffield lads the Arctic Monkeys are set to purchase their favourite hometown pub. The “Brianstorm” four-piece – notably drummer Matt Helders and ex-bassist Andy Nicholson – have taken on The Bowery, which is set to open late next month, also acting as an outlet for Helder’s Supreme Being clothing range.

“Matt and Andy have had their eye on setting up a pub for ages,” a pal revealed to The Mirror yesterday. “It’s perfect: Matt puts in most of the money and Andy can DJ there and manage it when Matt is off touring. All the lads can relax there and bring their mates.” Meanwhile, the Monkeys have a new fan in Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, who’s revealed he’ll be producing new songs from the band.