
Scott Munro
Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more for Louder. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, The Tragically Hip, Marillion and Rush.
Latest articles by Scott Munro

Queen’s News Of The World to receive anniversary reissue
By Scott Munro last updated
Queen’s 1977 album News Of The World will be reissued as a box set in November to mark its 40th anniversary

Listen to alternative takes on two Queen classics
By Scott Munro last updated
Alternative takes of iconic Queen tracks We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions feature on 40th anniversary edition of News Of The World

Should I wait until Black Friday to buy a record player?
By Scott Munro published
If you’re not sure whether to wait for the sales to begin, here’s why you should hold off until Black Friday for a turntable deal - plus tips on how you can find the best bargains

Marshall celebrate ’60 years of loud’ with new Black Diamond headphones and speaker
By Scott Munro published
Marshall launch special edition headphones and a speaker with a black diamond finish to celebrate their diamond jubilee

Rock out on the go with House Of Marley’s Get Together Solo Bluetooth speaker
By Scott Munro published
House Of Marley turn up the volume on their audio range with the new Get Together Solo portable speaker

Keep the conversation going with the new Loop Engage Plus earplugs
By Scott Munro published
Loop Engage earplugs are for everyday use and have been designed to "filter the noise, and not your voice"

Save up to 37% on the raucous Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker this Prime Day
By Scott Munro published
The doors to the Prime Day sales will be closing soon but there’s still time to buy Marshall’s powerful Bluetooth speaker at a great knockdown price. Best be quick

Star Wars, Transformers, Batman & Marvel Lego kits on sale during Amazon Prime Day
By Scott Munro published
Prime Day might belong to Amazon, but Lego have jumped in on the fun and cut the price on many of their products in both the US and UK - and they’re offering double points to VIP members

Best Prime Day tech deals and more for music fans under $50/£50
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon’s Prime Day Early Access Sale is into its second and final day so before the deals door slams shut, here are some of our favourite budget products

Grab the Bose QuietComfort earbuds with an epic saving of £117 this Prime Day
By Scott Munro published
Amazon have knocked the price of the Bose QuietComfort in-ear headphones down by 47% in their Prime Day Early Access Sales event

Amazon Prime Day 2022 has epic price drops on the House Of Marley Stir It Up turntable & speakers
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon’s October Prime Day event is in full spin - and now they’ve lopped $74 off the price of this neat wireless turntable from House Of Marley - and there's cash off speakers too

Amazon Prime Day 2022 just got a little louder with up to 51% off Beats Studio3 wireless headphones
By Scott Munro published
The price plummets on the Beats Studio3 wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones on both sides of the Pond to mark Amazon’s latest big sales event

Amazon Prime Day 2022: Get ready to rock with massive savings on Sony headphones
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon’s October Prime Day has kicked off with savings on Sony’s range of headphones including the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sony LinkBuds S. Turn it up!

Guns N' Roses expand Use Your Illusion I & II with massive deluxe box set
By Scott Munro last updated
Celebration of Guns N' Roses' third and fourth albums from 1991 will launch on a variety of platforms and include dozens of unreleased recordings, a 100-page book and more

More names added to the LA Taylor Hawkins tribute concert
By Scott Munro last updated
The second concert dedicated to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will take place on Tuesday - and more artists have been added to the bill

Slipknot share alternative cover for .5: The Gray Chapter to mark its 5th anniversary
By Scott Munro last updated
Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan shows cover design that was considered for the band’s fifth album to mark five years since its release

Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg “itching” to start recording next album
By Scott Munro last updated
Drummer Jay Weinberg says he’s keen to start recording the next Slipknot album – reports band are working on "interesting" song ideas

Slipknot release live 360° video for The Shape
By Scott Munro last updated
Watch live 360° video of Slipknot performing Iowa track The Shape from last year’s Knotfest

Corey Taylor responds to Chester's Hybrid Theory comments
By Scott Munro last updated
Corey Taylor understands why Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington is frustrated at fans - but says he should be fortunate for what he’s achieved

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine in studio with Joey Jordison’s Vimic
By Scott Munro last updated
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Joey Jordison’s Vimic share pictures of them together in Nashville studio

Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor plays acoustic version of Song #3
By Scott Munro last updated
Watch Corey Taylor perform acoustic version of Stone Sour’s Song #3 - as frontman is confirmed for TV show The Therapist

Watch Corey Taylor’s son Griffin sing with Stone Sour
By Scott Munro last updated
Corey Taylor’s 14-year-old son Griffin joins Stone Sour onstage in New Jersey to sing Song #3

Slipknot’s Clown: We have written amazing new songs
By Scott Munro last updated
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan says band are writing new Slipknot tracks which are “amazing” - but there are no plans yet to enter the studio
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