Philip Trapp is a writer and journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering music and culture for Loudwire, he also contributes to related outlets such as PopCrush, ScreenCrush and Taste of Country. Philip has reported on music and other entertainment since 2016. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times, Classicalite and others. Along the way, he's defended Limp Bizkit on Sirius XM, gotten caught in a downpour with the band Hundredth, and he once made Kenny G wait on hold.
Philip Trapp
10 Times Bands Lied to Their Fans
Here are 10 times that bands actually lied to their fans, whether as part of a hoax or something else entirely. Has your favorite band ever lied to you?
The 35 Best Mustaches in Rock Music
We 'mustache' you a question: What are rock music's best mustaches? See our list of the greatest lip rugs in rock.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij Dead at 49
The Ukrainian-American pianist and Trans-Siberian Orchestra regular just played with the band on their latest winter tour.
Linkin Park Tease Unreleased Song ‘Friendly Fire’ With Chester Bennington’s Vocals
An unheard song is apparently on the way from the pivotal nu-metal band after they started 'going green' on the internet and social media.
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Would Only Take One Rock Record With Him to a Deserted Island
The Bush bandleader is known for his band's post-grunge rock hits, but his choices are surprisingly light on anything really rock.
How a Heavy Metal Drummer Just Made Elon Musk Lose $56 Billion
From rocker to shareholder to victor.
Scott Stapp Looks Forward to Possibly Writing New Creed Songs on the Road
Are new Creed tunes closer than we think?
Paramore Return to Instagram With Teaser for Talking Heads Tribute Album
It's the first post since wiping their account clean.
Smashing Pumpkins Seek New Guitarist With Open Call for Submissions
Maybe you could be the Pumpkins' next guitarist.
Motley Crue Cancel Their New Year’s Eve Concert, Issue Statement
See the band's reasoning for canceling 'Crue Years Eve.'