
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

Geddy Lee on the nature of fandom, and how Rush kept fans invested in their musical journey
By Paul Brannigan Published
"With every shift in style we lost fans"

Ozzy Osbourne honoured in the US House of Representatives for his "unapologetic individuality"
By Paul Brannigan Published
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz pays tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and his family

The Police's journey to superstardom wasn't the smooth ride you might imagine
By Ian Winwood Published
How The Police's debut album Outlandos d’Amour helped pushed 'new wave' into the mainstream

Jimi Hendrix memorabilia to go on display at former London home
By Paul Brannigan Published
Jimi Hendrix fans will get a new look at his life via a new exhibition

The story behind the wildest gig Zakk Wylde ever played
By Paul Brannigan Published
"It was every parent’s nightmare"

The FBI are "concerned" about Bruce Springsteen's safety on the Land of Hope and Dreams tour
By Paul Brannigan Published
It's a dangerous time to speak your mind in 'The Land Of The Free'

How a song about gang wars helped a Ph.D. student and a school janitor become the '90s most unlikely rock stars
By Paul Brannigan Published
The story of the song that helped launch the biggest independently-released rock album of all time

The story behind Foreigner's classic AOR anthem Cold As Ice
By Paul Brannigan Published
Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones on his bad girl-critiquing 1977 hit Cold As Ice

An epic conversation with Guns N' Roses guitar hero Slash
By Paul Brannigan Published
"I'm happy right now. Except for this conversation"

Documentary about Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker to premiere this summer
By Paul Brannigan Published
"It’s been a wild, wild ride, and I can’t wait to share it with the world"

Billy Joel is not endorsing "misguided" biopic Billy & Me
By Paul Brannigan Published
Billy & Me isn't getting an support from Billy

Gurriers announce new album Nobody’s Coming To Save You, share title track
By Paul Brannigan Published
Irish band annouce follow-up to 2024's Come And See

How Dave Grohl's love letter to a LA recording studio beautifully captured the magic of music
By Paul Brannigan Published
Sound City is an open-hearted celebration of music and those who make it

The making of Kiss' 1973 demo tape
By Paul Brannigan Published
"It was like a musical manifesto."

How Clint Eastwood inspired the final album from Eagles legend Glenn Frey
By Paul Brannigan Published
"Music isn't about how many records you've sold, it's about showing that you still care"

Sinéad O'Connor, the Irish newspaper journalist, and two pints of Guinness
By Paul Brannigan Published
Bono's best friend, Irish rock star Gavin Friday, shares a classic anecdote about the late Sinéad O'Connor

My Chemical Romance to reissue 2010's Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
By Paul Brannigan Published
My Chemical Romance's final album is getting a deluxe edition makeover

Don't hold your breath for a New Order reunion performance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony
By Paul Brannigan Published
Peter Hook makes his feelings on a New Order reunion crystal clear

The night that Led Zeppelin watched Heart play a Led Zeppelin set
By Paul Brannigan Published
The Wilson sisters once walked out of a Led Zeppelin gig. But six years later, Led Zeppelin walked in to a Heart gig to find the sisters playing Led Zeppelin songs

The eight songs that fuelled Steve Stevens' rock’n’roll dreams
By Paul Brannigan Published
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens recalls the songs that rocked his world during his formative years

Watch Foo Fighters' five-song Tiny Desk Concert set
By Paul Brannigan Published
Dave Grohl returns home to Washington DC to play intimate NPR Music show

How a robbery in New Orleans in 1970 forced David Gilmour to purchase what has become the highest-priced guitar in history
By Paul Brannigan Published
"The police hadn't helped us much, but the FBI got to work"

Brian Fallon shares first new solo music in five years
By Paul Brannigan Published
Listen here to new Brian Fallon songs Not Bad For New Jersey and Better Before
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