Paul Ryan is an English music agent for The Agency Group, and former guitarist of Cradle of Filth.
His first foray into the music industry was as the original guitarist for Cradle of Filth, along with his brother Benjamin Ryan, and school friend Daniel Davey.
Paul Ryan continued working as a musician until his career as a concert promoter took off, and he was offered a job with The Mean Fiddler Group.
After two years with the Mean Fiddler he was approached by The Agency, and switched from concert promoter to booking agent.
The Agency Group was acquired by United Talent Agency where Paul Ryan still works after 16 years, with his roster of acts including Architects,[1] Bring Me the Horizon,[2] Cannibal Corpse,[3] Good Charlotte,[4] Killswitch Engage,[5] Lamb of God,[6] Paradise Lost[7] and Trivium[8] among others.