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Loud | |
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| Origin | Bradford, England |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1989–1993 |
| Labels | China Records |
| Past members | Chris McLaughlin Martin Hawthorn Colin Clarkson Ricky Howard Stuart Morrow Paul "Etch" Etchells Craig Shepherd |
Loud were a hard rock band with alternative rock, gothic rock and heavy metal influences, formed in Bradford, England in 1989.
The band was founded by guitarist Chris McLaughlin, following his stint as a live guitarist with New Model Army, and former Excalibur / P.A.D.D. / Hardware bassist Martin Hawthorn. Second guitarist Colin Clarkson and drummer Ricky Howard (formerly of Happiness A.D.) completed the line-up.