Latest articles by Paul Brannigan
Spinal Tap thrill US talk show host with surprisingly meaty Big Bottom
Could we soon see Spinal Tap trio on their knees awaiting the touch of King Charles' sword? Time will tell
Militarie Gun share new single Throw Me Away, announce UK and European shows for 2026
Be prepared to throw down hard with Militarie Gun in 2026
Watch a unique version of Motorhead classic Ace Of Spades with Lemmy fronting Jools Holland's R'n'B Orchestra in this archive clip from 1995
It's Ace Of Spades, but not as you know it
Foo Fighters are back in the studio
If you're itching to hear new music from Foo Fighters, we have good news
How Radiohead, Coldplay, Gorillaz and more made history with an album that went on sale one day after being recorded
The story behind the star-studded charity compilation, recorded on this day in 2005, which made music business history
Dave Grohl's memories of the much-loved grunge exhibition in Seattle which has closed after 14 years
The popular Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses exhibition in Seattle welcomed its last visitors yesterday. Dave Grohl was "blown away" when he stopped by
Robert Plant recalls his anxiety during the early days of Led Zeppelin
"It wasn’t sent down from the gods every day"
The track-by-track guide to Metallica's Load
Metallica had just become one of the biggest bands on the planet, but they weren't about to repeat themselves with their sixth record
The Last Dinner Party share new single The Scythe, announce shows in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand
The Last Dinner Party offer second preview of their forthcoming second album From The Pyre
Watch the video for new Biffy Clyro single True Believer, the third preview of their forthcoming tenth album Futique
Scottish indie-rock stars Biffy Clyro share another teaser for their follow-up to The Myth of the Happily Ever After
Watch the video for Robert Plant's new single Chevrolet, the opening track on the former Led Zeppelin frontman's forthcoming album Saving Grace
Watch the video for Chevrolet, single three previewing new Robert Plant album Saving Grace
Pulp announce special 30th anniversary reissue of Britpop cornerstone Different Class
Pulp to release remastered reissue of a Britpop classic
"There's a vulnerability to the sound, but strength too, evoking a refusal to settle or submit." Slow Crush embark on an emotional journey with seductive third album Thirst
Belgian shoegaze quartet Slow Crush deliver captivating follow-up to 2021's Hush
"I'm slowly building up towards a new album." David Gilmour hopes to have a new record out "within the next year or two."
David Gilmour fans might not have to wait too long for a follow-up to Luck and Strange
Sex Pistols forced to postpone North American and South American tours after Steve Jones breaks his wrist
"God save the wrist!"
"It's one of the best rock songs ever!" Queen's Brian May on working with The Struts
"Working with Luke, I'm often thinking of Freddie."
The A-Z of Britpop Anthems
Mid '90s nostalgia is at a peak, but there was much more to Britpop than scene figureheads Oasis, Blur and Pulp
“We were a punk band with Beatles melodies. We had no effects, barely any equipment, just loads of attitude, 12 cans of Red Stripe and ambition."
The greatest rock album of the '90s was released on this day 31 years ago. Now a new generation is discovering its irresistible swagger
"Amid the chaos and violence, Beth strains with every fibre of her being to resist, and to refuse, and to fight for what she holds dear and true." A defiant Jehnny Beth confronts an ever-darkening world with the fierce, furious You Heartbreaker, You
Former Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth returns with thrillingly intense, nu metal-influenced second solo album
Deftones, Turnstile, Viagra Boys, Doechii and more announced for Lollapalooza shows in Brazil, Chile and Argentina
Lollapalooza is returning to South America in March
"The band were honoured to have two Knights grace them with their presence."
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues comes complete with two Knights of the Realm
"It's kind of a concept record, if the word ‘concept’ didn’t suck."
QOTSA's Songs for the Deaf has just turned 23. This is the story behind a modern classic
"This record changed our lives forever." Fall Out Boy prepare 20th anniversary edition of breakthrough album From Under The Cork Tree
One of the classic emo / pop-punk records of the modern age is getting a deluxe reissue
