
Paul Brannigan
A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. Having previously written books on Lemmy, Dave Grohl (the Sunday Times best-seller This Is A Call) and Metallica (Birth School Metallica Death, co-authored with Ian Winwood), his Eddie Van Halen biography (Eruption in the UK, Unchained in the US) emerged in 2021. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. Born in the North of Ireland, Brannigan lives in North London and supports The Arsenal. Having worked in various editorial roles across Louder since its inception in 2017, Paul was named Contributing Editor in 2022, and is steering Louder's editorial direction to help further establish it as an all-encompassing alternative music, culture and lifestyle brand.
Latest articles by Paul Brannigan

Oasis reference Coldplay's "kiss cam" controversy at their last-ever hometown show
By Paul Brannigan published
Liam Gallagher assures Manchester crowd that Oasis won't be exposing any illicit affairs

Def Leppard announce 2026 Las Vegas residency
By Paul Brannigan published
Yorkshire's biggest rock band announce 12 shows at Caesars Palace

YouTube star shows just how easy it is to create a fake, but entirely convincing, new musical artist using AI
By Paul Brannigan published
Indie rock / alt.country singer/songwriter Eli Mercer isn't who you think he is

British police confirm their investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury set is closed, without charges
By Paul Brannigan published
"One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over", Kneecap say in social media post

Introducing Die Spitz, the best new band in the world
By Paul Brannigan published
Introducing Die Spitz, your new favourite band

How a thrash classic from Metallica's Kill 'Em All album got linked to a brutal murder in Texas in the 1980s
By Paul Brannigan published
"We woke up with a call from our manager who said there's some s**t going on." Lars Ulrich

The Last Dinner Party announce second album From The Pyre, share dark, dramatic new single This Is The Killer Speaking
By Paul Brannigan published
The Last Dinner's Party follow-up to Prelude To Ecstasy will arrive in October

Listen to the first Nine Inch Nails single in five years, As Alive As You Need Me To Be, from the soundtrack to Tron: Ares
By Paul Brannigan published
Nine Inch Nails share first taste of their 24-track soundtrack to Tron: Ares

Bruce Springsteen’s latest world tour sold 4.9 million tickets and grossed $730 million, more than double the takings of any previous tour in his career
By Paul Brannigan published
Springsteen's recently-completed world tour is officially the most successful of his storied career

Perry Farrell's Jane's Addiction bandmates are suing him for assault, battery and the intentional infliction of emotional distress
By Paul Brannigan published
"It is time for defendant to face the consequences of his actions"

Paul Weller and members of The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Specials to DJ at Artists For Gaza fundraiser
By Paul Brannigan published
"Expect community. Expect feeling. Expect resistance."

The day a metal superstar was almost decapitated on live TV by one of Britain's most popular singers
By Paul Brannigan published
Remember that time a metal legend was almost decapitated on British TV?

Soundgarden salute the "majestic brilliance" brilliance of Black Sabbath, say they were "super bummed" at not being able to play the Back To The Beginning show
By Paul Brannigan published

Founding Monster Magnet drummer/bassist Tim Cronin dead at 63
By Paul Brannigan published
"It is an incomprehensible void that he is leaving in our lives"

"Women get angry and we are expected to contain our rage." NewDad share new single Roobosh
By Paul Brannigan published
Galway trio NewDad will release their second album Altar on September 19

Roger Waters risks prosecution, and a potential 14 year jail term, by voicing his support for Palestine Action
By Paul Brannigan published
"Stand up and be counted" writes Waters on social media in post supporting newly proscribed terrorist group

Idlewild announce first new album in six years: listen to single Stay Out Of Place
By Paul Brannigan last updated
The release of Idlewild's self-titled tenth album later this year will be accompanied by a UK tour

Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam after 27 years
By Paul Brannigan published
"He will be deeply missed", Pearl Jam say as drummer Matt Cameron announces his departure from the band

If you were wondering why Dave Grohl didn't make an appearance at Black Sabbath's final gig, it's because he was watching Kneecap and Fontaines D.C. in London
By Paul Brannigan published
Fontaines DC had a few famous faces among their 45,000 crowd at London's Finsbury Park on July 5

"Thank you boys for giving us a purpose in life." Metallica salute Black Sabbath as the Godfathers of Metal play their last show ever
By Paul Brannigan published
As Black Sabbath bow out, Metallica salute their immeasurable impact and influence on our world

Watch Yungblud absolutely nail a cover of Black Sabbath's Changes with a one-off supergroup featuring members of Sleep Token, Extreme and Anthrax
By Paul Brannigan published
Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning mega-gig, currently taking place at Villa Park, Birmingham, has already thrown up some unforgettable performances

"Was it worth the £40000 you paid for a ticket?" Oasis just played their first show since 2009
By Paul Brannigan published
Liam and Noel Gallagher are back sharing a stage again after 16 years apart, as Oasis kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff

Black Sabbath share new photo featuring some of the metal legends set to honour them at their farewell show in Birmingham
By Paul Brannigan published
Ozzy, Tony, Geezer, Bill and friends, including Metallica, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan and more
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