Few songs are as deeply embedded in the DNA of British rock as "Wonderwall." The Oasis classic has transcended its (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? origins to become anthemic shorthand for ‘90s nostalgia, campfire singalongs, and unsolicited pub performances. So, when Bring Me the Horizon—a band best known for their genre-splicing fusion of metal, electronic, and alternative rock—offered their own heavily reimagined take on the track, reactions were bound to be polarizing.
Premiering as part of the Spotify Singles series, the Sheffield outfit’s version trades Oasis’ acoustic warmth for distorted electric guitars and pounding percussion that shift the song’s mood from wistful melancholy to something altogether darker and more urgent. Even the single’s artwork pays homage, mimicking Oasis’ iconic music video, while the band’s social media announcement wryly nodded to the song’s meme-fueled ubiquity: "Anyway, here’s ‘Wonderwall’."
Predictably, Bring Me the Horizon’s fanbase embraced the reinterpretation with open arms. However, for many, the real question was—what would Liam Gallagher think?
Gallagher’s notoriously unfiltered opinions on cover versions, musical trends, and, well, just about everything, have become the stuff of legend. One might reasonably expect a dismissive swipe or, at best, a begrudging acknowledgment. Instead, the former Oasis frontman took to social media to offer an unequivocally positive response.
“I f—ing LOVE it,” he declared, to the collective shock of fans who assumed he’d detest any deviation from the song’s original spirit. One particularly bold Twitter user suggested, “Liam will be so pissed off over this,” only for Gallagher to clap back in signature fashion:
"I’m not it’s absolutely incredible made my day I’m of out on my skateboard f— y’all."
For longtime Gallagher watchers, this unexpected seal of approval only adds to his reputation as consistently unpredictable—a man who will, at any given moment, either praise or obliterate something with equal conviction.
Of course, "Wonderwall" is no stranger to reinvention. Since its 1995 release, it has been covered hundreds of times, from Ryan Adams’ melancholic acoustic take to Mike Flowers Pops’ lounge-infused pastiche. Yet few covers have landed as forcefully as Bring Me the Horizon’s, which trades the original’s vulnerability for raw intensity.
Meanwhile, Oasis themselves have hardly faded from public consciousness. In fact, 2024 marks their long-anticipated reunion, with a tour launching in Wales on July 4, before making its way to the U.S. in August and September with stops in Chicago, East Rutherford, and Los Angeles.
The reunion itself has been a major talking point—not least because of the long-running feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher, which now appears to have been set aside in favor of unfinished business. However, the tour has also sparked controversy, particularly around dynamic ticket pricing, which saw fans voicing outrage over skyrocketing resale prices. The backlash has been so fierce that the U.K. government is now investigating the secondary ticketing market.
As for Bring Me the Horizon, they’re gearing up for their headline slot at Reading & Leeds Festival this August, where they’ll share top billing with Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, and Hozier.
And while the internet will no doubt continue debating their "Wonderwall" reinvention, at least one man’s opinion is now settled. Liam Gallagher has spoken. And for once, his words were not an insult, but an endorsement.
