Articles by Paul Brannigan, Contributing Editor, Louder

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.

Articles by: Paul Brannigan

Some might stay: Oasis fans can now step inside the artwork of one of the band's most iconic singles, and sleep there overnight

By Paul Brannigan published 4 October 24

Fancy spending the night inside the railway station photographed for the cover of Oasis' first UK number one single? Because you can, if that's your dream

“They were sporty types which was a surprise to me. I thought they’d be spliffing away.” Photographer Jill Furmanovsky on the “too revealing” Dark Side Of The Moon tour photo book which Pink Floyd buried

By Paul Brannigan published 3 October 24

In winter 1974, photographer Jill Furmanovsky spent six weeks on the road with Pink Floyd, documenting shows on the Dark Side Of The Moon tour. Most of the photos she took have never been seen

“I’ve tried persuading her recently. Gently.” Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour has been trying to encourage his friend and former protégé Kate Bush to play live shows again

By Paul Brannigan published 3 October 24

David Gilmour wants to see Kate Bush back onstage, won't be sharing a stage with former bandmate Roger Waters again, ever

“We're smelling bodies burning worldwide, and no-one is doing a thing.” Rage Against The Machine's Tim Commerford on his new band 7D7D, RATM, Trump, media censorship, government lies, and why a world on fire needs musicians to stand up and speak out

By Paul Brannigan published 3 October 24

Tim Commerford has thoughts, and he's not afraid to share them as he gears up for a return to Europe with new band 7D7D

“Saluting 60 years of rock rebellion.” The Who’s 60th anniversary to be celebrated by special Royal Mail stamps set

By Paul Brannigan published 3 October 24

The Royal Mail is issuing 12 special stamps in honour of The Who’s formation in 1964

Oasis add four more stadium shows to their summer 2025 North American tour due to "phenomenal demand"

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

Your chances of seeing Oasis in an American stadium next year just increased

“For those of you who didn’t get a chance to rock out in-person, now you can have the best seats in the house!” Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour concert film to premiere on Netflix later this month

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour concert film will premiere on Netflix in late October

Pink Floyd agree to sell music rights to Sony in deal worth 400 million dollars

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

After years of discussions, Pink Floyd have finally sold the rights to their recorded music

“It’s not often we perform such intimate shows, so we’re really looking forward to this.” The Cure are recording an exclusive gig in London this month, and you could be there to see it

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

Find out how to get tickets to see The Cure live at special Radio 2 In Concert show

“The Horrors are never-ending.” The Horrors announce new album Night Life, share moody single The Silence That Remains, unveil intimate UK tour plans

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

The Horrors return, shrouded in darkness

“Gibby and Siouxsie Sioux were at my feet, wrestling around with a shotgun pointed at my head.” Butthole Surfers' guitarist Paul Leary looks back on the excitement of the first Lollapalooza tour

By Paul Brannigan published 2 October 24

There's never a dull moment when Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes is around

“You felt like something was happening and you were actually part of it. That's a pretty cool feeling.” Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell looks back on the dawning of the grunge revolution in Seattle

By Paul Brannigan published 1 October 24

Jerry Cantrell reflects on the birth of the Seattle Sound

“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our shows. We are appalled and disappointed that anyone was made to feel otherwise.” The Last Dinner Party apologise after male fans are subjected to 'discriminatory' security screening at gig venue

By Paul Brannigan published 1 October 24

The Last Dinner Party speak out after security staff at The Engine Shed in Lincoln quiz men on their knowledge of the band

Bruce Springsteen adds eight additional shows to his summer 2025 UK and European tour schedule

By Paul Brannigan published 1 October 24

Bruce Springsteen adds arena and stadium dates in England, France, Germany and Spain