
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

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

Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant pays tribute to Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota
By Paul Brannigan published
"What a tragic loss"

Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor look back on Live Aid, and share Bob Geldof's blunt pre-show advice to Freddie Mercury
By Paul Brannigan published
"The response from the crowd was so deafening, it took your breath away"

Foo Fighters celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of new single, Today's Song
By Paul Brannigan published
Foo Fighters begin a new chapter with the release of emotive new single, Today's Song

Liam Gallagher reacts to footage of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong kicking a fan offstage for playing Oasis anthem Wonderwall
By Paul Brannigan published
Green Day got trolled by a fan in Luxembourg: Liam Gallagher approves

The 40 best Black Sabbath songs ever
By Paul Brannigan published
From genre-defining early cuts to underrated gems, these are the Black Sabbath songs you need in your life

"If you're one of those self-satisfied old bores who thinks that music doesn't mean as much to younger generations as it does to you, you're flat-out wrong, and here's the proof." Olivia Rodrigo dazzles in the summer sun at BST Hyde Park
By Paul Brannigan published
Olivia Rodrigo thrills on the opening night of London's BST Hyde Park festival

"We’re devastated." Deftones cancel Glastonbury festival appearance due to illness
By Paul Brannigan published
"An illness in the band is going to prevent us from playing Glastonbury tonight"

Controversial Irish rappers Kneecap draw massive crowd at Glastonbury, as BBC refuse to livestream the festival's most talked-about performance
By Paul Brannigan published
Read Louder's eyewitness account of what went down at Kneecap's Glastonbury set, the gig the BBC didn't want you to see

Watch Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong join forces with Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols to perform Anarchy In The UK
By Paul Brannigan published
Three generations of punk icons share a stage at Norwegian festival for one-off collaboration

After years of shooting down the idea, Josh Homme now says that a Kyuss reunion is "possible"
By Paul Brannigan published
Could cult desert rock legends Kyuss rise again? Josh Homme offers fans a glimmer of hope

Rage Against The Machine slam US politicians over "racist terror" caused by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids
By Paul Brannigan published
RATM hit out at politicians who've created a climate of fear among immigrants to the US

"It made me feel empowered!" That time pop superstars Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Pink dressed up as gladiators and covered Queen's anthemic classic We Will Rock You now seems like a weird fever dream
By Paul Brannigan published
Look out for cameos from Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor in one of TV's most iconic adverts
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